Dec 13, 2021 | read more
Are you anticipating this year’s winter holiday season? Looking for ways to take your décor up a notch, even without in-person guests and parties? Here are some ideas on a theme I love: Monochrome holiday decorating! Monochrome should be softened with a touch of color. Here greenery creates a welcoming indoor/outdoor feel. I adore the […]
Aug 23, 2021 | read more
Today we’re looking at designs created with concrete. “It’s too severe to be inspirational” I hear you say. Well, let me prove you wrong! Many architects and engineers use the ability of reinforced concrete to produce structures of surprising lightness which, despite being made of masonry, barely appear to touch the ground. Félix Candela was […]
Aug 09, 2021 | read more
The world is opening up again as the global pandemic slows, which makes people want to travel more. I’ve enjoyed traveling to gorgeous Thailand multiple times in years past. However, I’ve read Thailand is currently struggling with the biggest COVID-19 surge since India’s. My heart goes out to this beautiful country and their wonderful people. […]
Jul 26, 2021 | read more
Your inspiration today is breezy beautiful California Mission style. One of the main elements of Mission style is a gorgeous terracotta tiled roof. Style wins: Delicate scrollwork instead of over-bearing metal, alongside wood box beams and soft puddles of drapery fabric. Arched doorways and coffered doors are especially inviting into a Santa Barbara-style home. White […]
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 […]
May 10, 2021 | read more
Wouldn’t it be lovely to live beside the water at Lake Tahoe? Here are some properties to inspire. You can have the home of your dreams! With a private dock and contemporary interiors, this West Shore property sits among the trees and emerald waters. A sleek dining area draws your eye outward over the lake. […]
