Look through my boards on Pinterest and you’ll spot several of Betsy Burnham’s work. To this day, her office is still one of my favorites, and even in yesterday’s blog post, that fi...
A little cheetah goes a long way, if done right. Otherwise it can go from chic to tackysville real quick. I like adding a little cheetah in the form of an accent pillow. Instant pizzaz and some rawr....
Sometimes I meet people who say they’ve never heard of Etsy. Whhhhaaa? Get yourself to a computer, I want to say. Without Etsy, most of the projects I’ve worked on would be artless. The l...
By the time you read this, I may already be sunbathing poolside, asking the server to keep the drinks coming. We’ll be in Palm Springs enjoying some quality fun time with our friends for the ex...
I like the way brackets are used to display a collection. Brackets are the new gallery wall. I usually only see them used in a more traditional space, so maybe they’re the original gallery wall...
Ahhhh, The Little White Dress. No better time to wear one than summer. I love a good LWD. Way more than an LBD. Refreshing, cute, versatile. Just be careful about any spillage. Because then it become...
When my friend Dee moved into her place a few years ago, she asked me for help. I pretend I’m a good friend so I said yes. We had her dad’s old furniture to work with, an IKEA budget and ...
Best Coast has become my favorite band of the current era. Ironic since their sound reminds me of way back in the day when I used to daydream of living in the 50s. Their new album came out last week ...
Here’s a big ole fat cheers to the weekend everyone. I say drinking can commence…..now. Happy Friday! image via Mary Ruffle
I’ve got some wainscoting on the brain. I think it’s fancypants and gives any room some character. Wainscoting the bottom portion of a wall is a good idea if you love a wallpaper and thin...
The other day I received an email from illustrator Judy Kaufmann sharing with me her Etsy Shop. I feel like I’ve seen some of her prints before, but the fact that she personally emailed me will...
My friend/mentor, Ever from ES Designs, asked me to come on board an outdoor patio decorating job he was starting on. I love working with him! Even though his years of experience surpass mine, he alw...
Turning thirty was awesome. Probably because it started with a party. Most things should start with a party. Ending with one is a good option too. This party was the celebration of entering a new dec...
There I said it, I’m 30. Irene, you’re 30. I know, how did I get here? Who did this to me? The person who made up the whole 30 is the new 20 is an asshole. 30 is 30. Leave it at that. I n...
I bought this dresser for our living room for a hundred bucks at the thrift store. I use it as a console to hold my china and table setting accoutrements. I bought it with the intention of one day pa...
Sunglasses hate me. The good ones at least. The cheap ones love me. They like to stick around for a while. The good ones, however, like to hide so good I can’t find them. Or they just run away....
I forgot I never showed you the rest of this project. Today I share the living room, dining room and a part of the entry. Here’s the before of the dining room. Not a whole lot going on. Now we ...
Now that I have a nephew, I feel like I should move into my sister’s place. My mom is already staying with her for a few days and if I came to stay too, I’m sure my brother-in-law would L...
This morning at 2:27 am I became an aunt. As predicted, baby is a boy. His name is Max and I can’t wait to hold him again. Babies sure know how to melt your heart. I haven’t been this emo...
My friend was telling me how into plum he is recently. I don’t think I’ve ever used plum. I should change that. It’s a romantic, rich color we should experiment more with. You in? H...
TH once told me I looked like/reminded him of a flamingo. Must be my posture. It’s no Megan Fox, but I’ll take it. Since then, I’ve been, ohmygawd, I love flamingos. Come to our hou...
It’s scary how fast this year is going by. May already? I’d think you were joking if the calendar on my desk wasn’t telling me it’s true. Exciting things happening in May. I&#...
Ah, Toro y Moi, I’ve liked a few of your songs for some time now but recently it’s Blessa that’s really struck a chord with me. Pun so intended. Looking for some chill ass music? To...
I’m happy to sport new flats this season. I recently bought these Zara ones and I’m in love. So comfortable and so pretty. I’m eyeing the sparkle ones from J. Crew too. The Missoni ...
Something happened to me after yesterday’s post and I organized those shelves I mentioned. I think someone put some extra caffeine in my coffee. Um, yeaaaah, caffeine. That’s what we̵...
These pretty, organized open shelves are reminding me I need to do something about the ones in our kitchen. Do I hear a Spring cleaning? Happy Tuesday!
Last night we attended a wedding. I’m exhausted. I’ve been out of bed for hours but I think I’m actually just now waking up. The bride’s bouquet was so pretty. Pink and full ...
Hope you all have a vibrant weekend. image via Jana Laurene edited by me
My floral arrangement class was fun. Class started with, Help yourself to some wine. Wow, classes have changed since I’ve been in school. I usually had to sneak in the alcohol. I should’v...
I have a bit of an infatuation with Paper Source. I live pretty close to one and I’ll find any excuse to go even if it’s just to stand in front of their pretty paper and drool. Their, Do ...
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