Every St. Patrick’s Day gives me the opportunity to share my love of green with the world, and today is no exception! Kermit the Frog famously once said “It’s not easy being green”. While that may be true for amphibians, it is definitely not the case in decorating. In fact, in my humble opinion,… Continue reading 5 Ways to decorate with green
I have always been one to look for a reason to celebrate. Why waste a perfectly good weekend sitting around being bored when you could be throwing a party, or at the very least treating yourself to a fun new cocktail? If you are coming up blank, let me give you 5 reasons to get… Continue reading 5 Reasons to celebrate this weekend
If you have looked at your calendar in the last few days, you will notice we are now in February, the official month of love. Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and we are making plans for our significant other, thinking of ways we can show them how much they mean to us. On… Continue reading How to fall back in love with your home
This is the time of year when those in the know publish their lists of “What’s in for 2016”. While I love looking at these predictions and getting a glimpse of what to expect in the marketplace, I am not a huge fan of the “What’s out for 2016” lists. I mean, weren’t these the… Continue reading How to decorate like a rebel
The cold weather has finally hit California and I am so ready for it! My house, however, is still sporting white slipcovers and brightly colored, summer pillows and accessories. Yes, I know, I decorate for a living, but I generally get my clients’ homes ready for the holidays way before I ever get to mine.… Continue reading How to cozy up your home for the holidays
When I come across a recipe this good, I simply have to share, and if you are looking for something to take to that Cinco de Mayo party tonight you have come to the right place. These churro cupcakes are light, fluffy and full of cinnamon goodness. Dipped in melted butter, cinnamon, sugar and topped… Continue reading Churro Cupcake Recipe
Contrary to the name, bookshelves are more than just a place to store your books, and done right they can add a lot of character and interest to your home. But done wrong, they can just look like a cluttered, hot mess. So how do you create interesting, stylish bookshelves without the cluttered, hot mess… Continue reading 7 Tips on How to Style Your Bookshelves
Shopping is a big part of what I do as an interior designer; I know it’s a tough job, but someone’s got to do it. I spend hours and hours combing through websites and catalogs searching for the perfect pillow, vase, lamp, coffee table, etc., etc., etc. It’s the little details of a room that… Continue reading Online design resources that might surprise you
As a kid, I always loved this time of year and the thrill of back-to-school shopping. I couldn’t wait to get that list of supplies for the coming school year and load up on pencils, markers, paper and of course that ever important binder. The binder set the stage for everything else on the list… Continue reading Back-to-School Shopping for Adults
I recently had the privilege of creating the floral arrangements for the wedding of Kaley & Weston. They are ridiculously adorable and fun and their wedding was nothing short of magical. I wanted to share a few moments from the day, captured beautifully by Jessica Giblin Photography. Kaley chose for her bouquet a simple, elegant combination… Continue reading A Summer Wedding at Arden Hills Country Club
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