The rush is on...just 12 days until Christmas. That's hard to believe! I'm not ready but who else is? Times like this, I say you can do like we do -- surviving the holidays with a drink -- and a short post. See the Olioboard (mood board) that I did using a Casart Martini Photo temporary wallcovering over our Casart Colowash, removable wallcovering. Simply peel and Continue Reading
The Perfect Gift
This is a time of giving and it's often difficult to find a the perfect gift that is meaningful for someone: not the most expensive gift and not the biggest gift, but the gift of love that only you can give to someone. Last year I wrote a post about the perfect gift of love. It was a Memory Box I received from my children several years ago.I still have it Continue Reading
On the Wild Side
Decorate on the wild side. Spice things up with your decor a bit when it comes to choosing an area rug. Instead of playing it safe with an oriental or jute, go for the animal print. Check these out...My personal favorite is my new Jaguar rug from West Elm for decorating on the wild side. Love it! (Sorry for the blurry picture)Although Continue Reading
A Day at the DC Design Center
I've been meaning to attend the latest DC Design Center Design House, Halls of Fame -- Showcasing Eight Elite Designers, but you know, life and time take over. Finally, I was able to get there this weekend, right before it closes on December 12. Although there were not as many rooms as I remember from the last Design House that I attended, one major thing was Continue Reading
Bedecked, bedazzled, beribboned but not bewildered!
Bedecked and bedazzled and beribboned but not bewildered, sounds like a song, right? No, although you could sing it if you want. It's that holiday time of year!Time to decorate your abode for the holidays. You probably have lots of favorite things that you use every year but there are so many new options from which to choose and add to the items you already Continue Reading







