I Made it to Newsday, My Dad Would Be Proud
No matter how old we are, we still want the approval of our parents. When we have exciting news to share, often, they are the first ones we want to share it with. At least,…
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No matter how old we are, we still want the approval of our parents. When we have exciting news to share, often, they are the first ones we want to share it with. At least,…
This time of year, I get the itch to shake things up a bit in my home and tackle a simple DIY or two. Since I am currently writing my second novel while also balancing…
In case you haven’t already guessed it by the number of paint projects I have going on, I am nesting. And it’s becoming a problem. Honestly, I do ALL the painting in my house but…
A few weeks ago while photographing a project for my den/office I decided to ask you all to vote for which art you liked best. Well it got me thinking what an easy and quick…
As we slide into summer, we all know it’s a fun time to shop. We have awakened from our winter decorating slumber to find color, texture and playful items for the home at every turn….
It was ten years ago today that my husband and I closed on our home. It was a dream come true after not being homeowners for over four years. It was surreal and both of…
Have you ever heard the saying “waiting for the other shoe to drop?” Who invented this saying and why do we sometimes sense dread in moments of size-mic happiness? My friend Brene Brown calls it…
I can’t believe it has been 2 years since we got our Sven leather chair from Article! Man, how times flies when you really love something, haha! To celebrate this landmark event I am hosting a GIVEAWAY, my biggest yet!! Article is giving one lucky readers a $2,000 gift card towards your Sven purchase!
Hi there friends! With summer around the corner I thought I would share some easy decorating tips and ideas to get your home ready for the season. This year I joined in on the fun with the Summer Colors Tour hosted by my friend Jennifer. This is a great time of year to create a casual retreat, a place to put your feet up, smell the flowers and take pleasure in being home again. So I crafted spaces within my home that are conducive for enjoying the simple things in life.
Hi there friends! Painting has officially begun in my family room and it feels good to brighten up the walls. Sometimes all it takes a simple project to make a room feel awake again. One…
Hi there friends! Happy hump day to you! I hope you are all enjoying your summer! I have a confession to make, I haven’t officially decorated my house for summer yet. In fact I am still working…
Hi there friends, I have some exciting new to share! I am launching an art class over at Jeanne Oliver’s Creative Network and it begins today! It’s my very first one and it is called Instant Abstract. Remember that big art piece I created for my den? Well I am teaching you how to make it, along with the frame.