Last week I attended Benjamin Moore’s ColorPulse™ 2011 web conference to get a sneak peak into upcoming color trends. I sort of envisioned a crystal ball with lights of predictive color flashing out of it. Or perhaps a group of creative souls around a conference table at OPI discussing what to ...
Creative Uses for a Faux Mantle
I have a project in my mind that I’ve not had the opportunity to do just yet. If ever we finish the basement, my vision is to create a faux fireplace focal point and avoid the “box with cheap carpeting” look. But it’s got to be fun and kid-friendly. My original idea was inspired by this image ...
Confessions of a Curious Driver
For the past year or two I’ve taken notice of a blue colonial on my street that I pass daily. I’m not sure if it was the house itself, or the perpetual renovation action around it. Dumpsters out front, various contractor trucks coming and going. And seriously, this wonderment went on for a long ...
Use What You Have Decorating
I’ve never truly loved my family room. I’m holding out love waiting for new furniture after the kids are a bit older. For now, I’m making do with black leather bachelor furniture that came with the husband almost 12 years ago. I figured they’ve both lasted this long, sooooooo… lol. Do you have ...
Sliding Barn Doors: Beyond the Farm
There’s something romantic and rustic about a farm. Don’t you find yourself gazing with intrigue at barns in differing states of repair as you drive down the interstate and think there must be a story behind it? It’s no wonder that integrating farm elements such as sliding barn doors into a home ...
The Castle on Talcott Mountain
What started as a simple hike up Talcott Mountain in Simsbury, Connecticut turned into a fascinating story about a family named Heublein. Not only is it a beautiful hike, it's a beautiful love story. (Now if you're just interested in the pictures, skip ahead.) The Story In the mid 1850’s, ...
Art on the Pier at P-Town
While on vacation at Cape Cod this summer, we visited Provincetown (a.k.a. P-Town) at the very tip of the Cape. Talk about eye candy! So many beautiful and creative expressions at every turn. But, in reality, I was there in my role as “mom” so I didn’t get a chance to leisurely stroll through the ...
Got Kitchen?
Have you ever drooled over kitchens used in commercials? Well, I finally got my chance to see the process in action. My two girls and I were asked to be in a milk commercial that was shot locally. The spot would be shot in a large, lovely kitchen in town. So of course, I couldn't wait to see ...
Inspired by a Vintage Fan
Have you ever seen a picture that you loved, even if you didn’t know why? I came across this picture when writing a previous blog post about retro kitchen appliances. Then one day, while driving errands, I saw this fan outside a junk shop: I pulled over, told the kids not to touch ...
Cape Cod Homes 101
Summer came and went quickly this year! But we were able to squeak in a week at Cape Cod before school started. As it was our first trip to the Cape, I was very excited to view the lovely homes on Cape Cod. Especially since I grew up in one during my early years. I was not disappointed. While ...
Hooking Up Kids Rooms For School
I’m a practical mom. So when it was time to send the kiddos off to 3rd grade and Pre-K, I tweaked their carefree summer rooms a bit in hopes of helping them get ready faster in the mornings and to inspire them to do homework. Ok, so maybe I’ll settle for just getting them out the door with no ...
Do you love your home office?
I get so super-charge in the fall. Maybe it’s because the kids are school-bound, or maybe it just the crispness in the air. Either way, this feeling tends to materialize in nesting behavior in my home office. And I love it! I don’t have any big redesign plans in my office at this time, but if ...
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