Jun 28, 2021 | read more
In the spring and summer, my mind naturally turns towards the outdoors, and fair-weather pursuits. What a wonderful time to relax in an outdoor garden or garden-inspired room! One such magical place is Filoli Gardens in Northern California. If you’re lucky enough to live close enough for a visit, you should definitely plan a day […]
Feb 08, 2021 | read more
Do you have a shed in the backyard, or want to get one? What should you do with it? Here are some inspiring ideas from around the web. Craft Studio All your crafting and artwork supplies neatly at hand, while working in natural sunlight. Sewing Shed Corral the mess from sewing supplies, allowing you to […]
May 04, 2020 | read more
It’s spring again! Today I’m sharing ideas to envy and inspire your patio, courtyard, front garden or city back yard. Garden Pathways Wouldn’t it be a lovely way to start each day, walking along a colorful garden pathway like this one? Pick a theme or mix-n-match geometric shapes and patterns. A log pathway works well […]
Apr 06, 2020 | read more
In advance of Earth Day on April 22, and also because we’ve been dealing with a global pandemic that’s keeping us indoors more than usual, we’re talking about wellness design for interiors. Wellness is much more than just going to a spa or doing yoga, it’s a movement that values a whole spectrum of healthy […]
Oct 07, 2019 | read more
As the nights grow longer, autumn turns leaves and pumpkins lovely shades of orange and gold, and we look forward to Halloween. Here are some of my favorite creative yard and entry designs for a spooky All Hallows Eve! E.T. Bike Fly Appealing to 80s kids as well as today’s, E.T. can still scare us […]
Apr 10, 2018 | read more
Continuing the travel series, today I’m highlighting a few of my discoveries on my walking paths through Seville, Spain of architectural patterns and the capture of light and shadow. Above is a courtyard view inside the Alcazar, a royal palace built in the 10th century. It’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site and was my absolute […]
