A Pleasant Evening

I want to sit here on a cool evening, much like it is tonight, with a blanket and a glass of red wine.
Traditional Home

Do you Purge?

By purge I mean go through your belongings and weed through them sending them off to a thrift store? Not the other kind, that is so '87. (anyone remember the film Heather's)?

I am the type to rid myself of anything I don't adore at the moment only to sometimes regret the hastiness at a later date. What do you do, and how do you store the things you hang onto?

Spanish Style

After spending a weekend in Ojai Valley it reminded me of how much I adore Spanish influence architecture. There is something so simple and elegant and timeless that draws one in. Here in CA. we are fortunate to be able to see this style up and down the state.

Copper

Look at all the pretty, shiny, pots! It's functional art.
Traditional Home

Timeless Treasures

Isn't this a great arrangement? If you are like me, and you've been wanting to have these done, go here, Miss Crowland's Etsy shop.

Plans?

Hoping your weekend is this kind of fun! While we are waiting for fall, we may as well keep enjoying the goodness of summer.

It's Private

Fences?! Who needs fences when you can have beautiful, living hedges? I love these.
Domino

Knock, Knock

I have a thing for doors.

Charmed

I was recently in Tiffany's with a friend and stumbled upon these charms. I was so pleased to see that they have charms to adorn my classic Tiffany bracelet. I have my mother's charm bracelet and I have been wanting to create my own.

Black and White

I love the style and set up of this room but I can't help wondering who it's for? Teen age sisters, college room mates, Desi and Lucy?
Traditional Home

It's Simple

I love the simplicity of this little spot. No big fuss was made about getting a custom made cushion, just went with as many ready made as it needed and it looks great, ready for everyday use.
Country Living

Hide and Seek

I found this tour of the Food Network prop room on eddieross.com I can't imagine how fun it would be to look around at ALL of the stuff that is stored in this place. What a treat.

Coastal Cleanup

Today is International Coastal Cleanup Day. You can help. It's fun.
Monterey Bay Aquarium

Word of the Day

Con-ser-va-to-ry: A greenhouse for growing or displaying plants.

What the definition doesn't mention is that if you also use the room for sitting and enjoying breakfast or a visit with a friend or even just as a place to quietly read a book, it is even more delightful.
House to Home

Nailed

I am happy to re-discover this DIY from an old Cottage Living. I loved it then and I think I will attempt something similar. The weather is not co-operating which is so frustrating, but I'm in the mood to get Fall moving forward.

It's True

I'm a sucker for a skirted sink.
House Beautiful, Windsor Smith

Plum Crazy

These are not typical colors that I would be drawn to but I'm smitten with them at the moment.

4 Alarm

This incredible home was once an old firehouse in Kentucky. The conversion is incredible. The dining room, the bedroom it just continues to please.

Here We Go

Fall is just around the corner. Yum. This one is my favorite.
Bon Appetite

Wouldn't It Be Nice

This is quite possibly the most perfect kitchen ever. Marble topped table, chandelier, hanging pot rack, white tile, big open windows, open shelving! I imagine making anything here is a treat every time.

A Few of my Favorite Things

I can't get enough of J Crew. The modern twist on some vintage inspired pieces are so chic. The go to items for season's to come.

See Through

These windows make me happy.

Saturday

This looks like the perfect place to be on a Saturday morning.