everywhere I look

Whites, linen, burlap, grainsack, script print, reclaimed wood and very muted tones are very en vogue at the moment!! It seems to be everywhere I look.   Universally, fresh flowers are everywhere, displayed still intact on their long stems and branches. The “shabby chic” frenzy has finally been given a makeover for a cleaner, less frilly and modern mixed [...]

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Focus on Style: Making Shelves Beautiful

Designers have a way of pulling things together and making it look so easy. In the next few posts, I am going to focus on small things that you can do to achieve beautiful spaces  in your home.  It’s up to you if you want to say you hired a designer or brag that you [...]

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Things I love, Part I: Kitchen tables

I love kitchen and dining tables. I have never understood why fancy dining tables are placed in dining rooms and barely used by the family. I think every table should be usable, used and loved.  A kitchen table is much more than any other table you will ever own.  It is love in eating, talking [...]

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genius-inspired

“Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” – Leonardo da Vinci Nothing says simple sophistication to me like Swedish inspired design.  I go crazy over this stuff!! It’s so clean and fresh. Mixing some vintage pieces and antiques with modern clean line furniture balances out the space. Using neutral linens and white cotton makes it feel comfortable [...]

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