One of my favorite trips in my life thus far was to Paris. I love everything about it. The sidewalk cafes... ...the fabulous Parisians and their passion for beautiful things. From the clo...
Im looking for great lanterns to source right now and in my search I came across a photo of somewhere in Marrakesh and fell in love with these lanterns. Yes, you can fall in love with lanterns.
As Ive said a ton on this blog, I am addicted to entertaining. I love to design parties, I love to create environments that people can connect in, and where they build lasting friendships. ...
Im working on building out the perfect bar cart for one of my segments on Joyus. In my research I found some pretty creative solutions and options, but this one is crazy cool. Im not sure where...
I am constantly looking for art that moves me. I came across this painting and was drawn into the subjects sadness, there is such a softness and beauty to her at the same time, there is somethi...
I think it is about time that I start planning my next vacation to somewhere warm, where I can put my feet in the water, sip a tropical cocktail, and laugh with friends. This weekend I am going...
I have always loved green. That isnt because my name is Kelley, but because it is fresh. It compliments some of my favorite colors; pink, yellow, tangerine, navy, and more. When I c...
Ive never thought that I was someone that had courage. I had a great childhood, I have so much to be grateful for, and yet just like everyone I have had my heart broken, lost people I have love...
I am in the process of making a list of the things I want to do in life, the adventures I want to create, the places I want to visit, and the new things that I want to accomplish. I have always...
Im dreaming of my bedroom redesign and I think I found the perfect color palette for this chapter in my life. I love that it is feminine and a little glam. I can see my canopy bed, and one of m...
Its funny as you become more experienced in life (that is my way of saying older) your definition of beauty becomes more refined and has a deeper meaning. I think that it not only becomes clear...
You know me, I LOVE a holiday and Easter is no exception. Decorating the table each year with new ideas is always challenging, and this year I found a great addition. If you love cheeseca...
Okay, I know that I have been a bit MIA and doing many posts on Joyus - but what can I say? I believe in what they are doing and LOVE to shop - so the two make a perfect marriage. Today, there is a D...
I apologize for being MIA from my blog, but I recently joined an incredible team of women at Joyus, as their Home and Lifestyle Anchor. Joyus is the first video based e-commerce site, they have basic...
Being in San Francisco there is much more sunshine then in New York or Seattle. I wake up, open the french doors to my apartment, and take in the sun each morning. This morning I began to...
On this day where everywhere you look you see red, I thought it would be appropriate to share a few of my favorite red rooms. Red rooms, can be in accessories too. I am a sucker for oversized l...
One of the things that I find interesting is when designers take the design to the ceiling too. It is often a forgotten space. Using wainscoting to create a pattern on the ceiling is one of my ...
Valentines Day is around the corner, and you may be looking for a few ideas to surprise someone in your life to let them know you care. The smallest of gestures can make someones day, so dont t...
Ive always had a weakness for tangerine. An infusion of tangerine in a room, or on a table, always seems to provide an element that feels fresh and full of energy. It makes me happy. &nbs...
Astroturf, beer, and snacks! Throw a party with your friends inspired by America’s favorite sport, football. If the hilarious Superbowl commercials aren’t enough to spark the athletic spirit, this Su...
Sunday afternoon I pulled into San Francisco, the sun was shining, and driving over the Golden Gate Bridge I felt intrigued. Intrigued by this city that seems to be a combination of Seattle and...
Its no secret that I am passionate about decorating tabletops. I have incorporated hints of gold throughout many of my designs, but right now I am completely obsessed with gold flatware. via Ho...
Starting a new chapter in life is exciting, scary, and can be a bit disorienting. The bottom line is that with new opportunities anything can happen. All you can do is make a decision, wr...
Happy New Year everyone! I hope that you had a very happy holiday. As you can tell I have taken a break from the blog and Twitter world over the past month. I have had some personal...
I apologize for the silence, there are times in life when you are faced with a fork in the road and those choices you make are life changing. via Tumblr In those times sometimes you have to st...
When I lived in Seattle I used to pray for a business trip to come along to New York during the holidays just to see the windows at Bergdorf Goodman. They are always so over the top, and the detail i...
Yes, its true! Im so excited and honored to be speaking at the Design Bloggers Conference in Los Angeles. Ill be speaking with Hardy Wallace about Building Your Brand: Growing Your Blog w...
Even if you are away from home for the holidays you can learn to embrace the city that you are in and their traditions. That is what my mom and I did yesterday, we had tea at The Plaza Hotel. The gor...
Okay, so I realize Ive been a bit behind in my posts but my mother is visiting from Seattle and we have spent the last week hanging out together in NYC. So, I shut down my computer to spend quality t...
I recently threw a dinner party where the theme was "a twist on Thanksgiving." In honor of turkey day I thought I would share the menu with you. Each course was paired with a Wash...
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