I’m currently obsessing over: 1. A dusty rose handbag . 2. Anthropologie’s Isleta bedding, boldly graphic yet softly hued. 3. A refreshing lemon tart. 4. A pefect sweater for cool Berkele...
bonsai This week’s botanical inspiration is the Bonsai. A recent trip to Bonsai West in Littleton, Ma. turned out to be both visually and mentally inspiring. A multitude of young and very old b...
zoe in her new cowboy boots Last week, my children and I travelled to North Carolina to visit my sister and her family. The country setting complete with horses, chickens and gravel roads is one expe...
tucked into the hillside This may be the one! I love how this house relates to its setting, striking a perfect balance between indoor and outdoor living. Tucked into a hill with lots of level land su...
martine iron canopy crib Having already selected a crib from Restoration Hardware, a client asked Cocoon to create a nursery for the upcoming arrival of baby . Her request was to have a space that wo...
walking the high line The family took a well needed and deserved break from all the real estate preparation madness with a quick getaway weekend to NYC. In between “open house” updates we...
all occasion card from two trick pony I’m so excited about this reader giveaway and the opportunity to chat up Two Trick Pony, a Boston based stationery company created, owned and operated by C...
*mache: also known as corn salad, rapunzel, field salad, or lambs lettuce. This week’s Off The Counter features mache lettuce. As a salad lover I’m always happy to introduce a new leaf to...
mid-century cool California house hunting is revving up now that our house is officially for sale (check out the listing here). My lastest MLS find is a cool mid-century home located high in the Berk...
this years garden color scheme Moving mode was in full swing this past weekend after making the decision to list our house a week earlier than anticipated. Both Saturday and Sunday were spent mulchin...
1. Knowing that our move to California is close at hand, my mind is racing with design ideas. I’m looking forward to updating our decor with bolder colors, a mix of patterns and ethnic touches....
This week’s ‘Til Monday image is a collection of photos celebrating and honoring Russian Orthodox Easter. I wish all of my Russian family and friends a very joyful Easter. X. B. !!!
cheers Last Friday, my husband and I hosted a surprise birthday dinner for his mom at Troquet, one of our favorite Boston restaurants. The combination of great friends, delicious food, and curated wi...
california dreaming California house hunting is in full swing. Our current home goes on the market in 2 weeks and my sleepless nights are spent scouring the East Bay’s MLS listings. Recently,...
urban quiver camera bag What a weekend! Not only did we celebrate Easter, but also my birthday. Overflowing Easter baskets, high velocity egg hunts and touching birthday serenades abounded. As di...
easter settings Take a look at how crystal trimmings and glittered nested eggs will be decorating our Easter table this year. Wishing you all a wonderful holiday weekend. crystal trimmings as nap...
making an entrance Moving mode is in full swing. Getting the house ready for sale has prompted a new coat of exterior paint, interior touch-ups, closet clean outs and a fresh layer of garden mulch. ...
Pinterest Board: For Bathing Pinterest has changed the way I manage both my personal and professional lives. PROFESSIONALLY: Creating pinboards for clients, like this one, allows me to quickly and ...
mini mud room via california closets Last week , I showed you how a wallpaper and some editing updated this kitchen. Today, you’ll see how designer Ellen Gunderson of California Closets create...
cumin seed, bay leaves and cinnamon sticks Toasted cumin seeds, fried chickpeas and hazelnut oil are just a few of the ingredients that fancied my palate at a recent dinner party hosted my husband...
max... Since our move to California will be here before we realize it, we have began prepping our house for its upcoming sale. Last week’s warm, dry weather allowed us to get started and compl...
neisha croslands moorish circle wallpaper Part 1 of this Before and After reveals how Cocoon Home transformed a kitchen by repurposing its current furniture, editing and adding pattern and color. Wi...
While shopping for a client at Crate & Barrel recently, I couldn’t help but notice the store’s art offerings this season. With lots of interesting patterns, both bright and sedate ...
california style Since last Friday’s announcement of our upcoming move to California, I’ve been experiencing relief. Knowing that our friends and family are now aware of the big changes ...
big sur We’re moving to California!! For quite a while, I’ve pondered on how to gently break the news to my local readers and how to blog about it effectively to my global ones. Final...
1. brown and tan croquet outdoor rug This spring’s color palette is bright with oranges, yellows and pinks, but I’m gravitating to all shades of brown. Perhaps ‘the new black’...
natural elements and effects The summer home you’re about to view represents the perfect balance between natural elegance and sophisticated style. Combining textured wood, smooth glass and eth...
pistachios, honey and ricotta cheese This week’s Off The Counter features one of my husband’s favorite flat pizzas: roasted pistachios and honey. Ricotta cheese, salty pistachios and lo...
Since we’re all about appreciating the beauty of branches this week, I would like to share with you two of my favorite trees: the magnolia and the dogwood. Here are some great new links: 1....
weeping willow branches Since the last post was all about branches, I thought it appropriate to share my find with you: fallen willow branches outside our Cambridge Public Library. In spite of my ch...
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