Mom’s Place – Interior

In the Living Room, Mom used a Martha Stewart color called, “Willow”. It’s the prettiest green. So refreshing. She painted a Wisteria vine in this corner of the room: I love the little oar propped above the big window, and … Continue reading →

I enjoy helping people with the design and decoration of their home so much. It’s especially rewarding when I receive wonderful testimonials from my clients upon completion of their project.Here are a few letters I loved… ———————————————————————————————- Admitting that I … Continue reading →

Mom’s Place – Exterior

I had a GREAT visit with my Mom and her husband, Randy, this Christmas. Their home is such a magical, little place- filled with treasures they’ve collected over the years. Memories are oozing from every nook and cranny! From the … Continue reading →

Reading Room Update – December 2008

As many of you know, one my favorite places to be in this little cottage I call home, is my Reading Room. Shaped out of what used to be the only Bathroom in the whole house, it’s now a 6 … Continue reading →

Kitchen Update – Blue & Beadboard!

At last! I can sit down for a minute!(Or at least as long as it takes to finish this post) Here is the Kitchen in its crisp new seaside-inspired paint color. I don’t know the name of the color, but … Continue reading →

Kitchen Update Video

So? Did you guess the color I’m painting my Kitchen? Well gang, I hate to say it, but we are STILLLLL working in the Kitchen. I know I promised to post a video of our progress, so I’m going to … Continue reading →

Kitchen Video – Tomorrow, I promise!

I am exhausted.I have been working my tail off in the Kitchen at a feverish pace. (Don’t ask me why, that’s just how I roll) My feet and calves are throbbing, my eyes are blood shot and I am now … Continue reading →

Kitchen, Dining & Blogs of Note!

I am SO excited about my mention on “Blogs Of Note” today!!! How cool! I am painting the Kitchen, adding more beadboard, and painting the Dining Room today and tomorrow…stay tuned for a video of the process tomorrow or the … Continue reading →

Exciting News!

I have been formally asked to submit more materials to the HGTV Design Star competition!The next step is an audition in Hollywood, so this is an important round. Hopefully I’ll have more exciting news to share in January. The show … Continue reading →

Happy Holidays!

First, here’s a link that’ll take you to some videos of this years HGTV Dream Home:http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/dream_home/player/0,1000147,HGTV_32696_3281,00.html And second, I just wanted to say Happy Holidays to everyone who I have “met” through my blog this year…it’s been so cool sharing … Continue reading →

Dining Room Inspiration

My Mom is thinking about doing a painted picnic table in her Dining Room, so I thought I’d post an inspiration photo….such a cute idea isn’t it? She is, in turn, is giving me the Dining table and chairs she … Continue reading →

Mom’s Christmas Tree – 2008

I’m going to visit my Mom again on the 23rd and 24th, but I couldn’t wait to see her tree til then, so I asked if she’d send me some photos. Every year her trees stick to a certain theme. … Continue reading →

Mercury Glass Candleholders from TJ Maxx

Okay…after all the talk yesterday about the mercury glass candle holders I would LOVE to have for my mantle, I decided to make a trip to TJ Maxx JUST TO SEE if they were on sale.Well, they were. There were … Continue reading →

Christmas Decorations 2008 (Part Two)

I am wild about burlap, and grapevine, and all things natural & neutral…so I hung this wreath from the curtain rod in the window in the Dining Room.I had to sneak in a white pencil starfish, of course. I plan … Continue reading →

2009 HGTV Dream Home Sneak Peek Video

SNEAK PEEK AT HGTV’S NEW DREAM HOME!

Hudson Kitchen Redesign

I recently worked with Lea Hudson on a new design plan for her Kitchen.Her wall oven died the week of Thanksgiving, which was all it took for her and her husband to make the decision to start the re-model sooner, … Continue reading →

Lettered Olive Quotebox Auctions on Ebay

I’ve listed some of my QUOTEBOXES for sale on Ebay, if anyone is interested!Bidding starts at .99 cents, and the reserve price is lower than what they will retail for. “There is no set path, follow your heart” QUOTEBOX “Twinkle, … Continue reading →

Picture Ledge – Update

Well, I can finally sort of mark “order photos for the pictures ledge” off my To Do list! The more I look at them, the more I wish they were a little more sepia. Not totally sepia, but more “black … Continue reading →

Christmas Decorations 2008 (Part One)

I’m not quite ready to photograph the mantle yet…I’m waiting on some white pencil starfish to arrive from Florida first. In the meantime, here’s a photo of one of the stockings hanging on it: I got them after Christmas last … Continue reading →