Spring Awakening
Category: Inspiration"In the Spring, I have counted 136 kinds of weather inside of 24 hours."
Mark Twain
I feel such a restless stirring lately, I'm anxiously craving warmer weather. Do you know...
The Magic Of Mirrors
Category: DecoratingDecorating with mirrors can be tricky, not if you're King Louis, he had all the best talent at his fingertips to make a gorgeous palace for his Queen and...
New Year, New Adventures!
Category: New Year ProjectsHappy New Year, I've missed you! I hope you had wonderful holidays and enjoyed spending time with your family, friends and relaxing. Since we're all back to our old...
It’s That Time Of Year
Category: Happy holidaysOh yes, it's that time of year, when the world falls in love, every song you hear seems to say Merry Christmas, may your New Year's wish come true; makes...
Give Me Those Ruby Slippers
Category: Color, Interior designHello November, oh how I love this cozy season! The downside in Chicago is the lack of sunshine and shorter days. Since the time change I have been thinking...
I Can’t Get Out Of Bed, I Feel Lost
Category: DepressionHas this ever happened to you? So many of us pretend that everything is ok when we know deep down that it isn't. If you're a regular subscriber/reader of...
Film As Inspiration
Category: Film, InspirationLet's go to the cinema, I really love movies. My earliest memories involve my mother dragging us kids to the movies, usually a musical. I am quite fluent in...
Let’s Go To Bed
Category: Beds, MattressesWhat would you say if someone asked how you are? Many of us wouldn't tell the truth, but most of us are exhausted. I hear this quite often from...
Live Authentic
Category: Helping others, New you"Be yourself; everyone else is already taken."~Oscar Wilde
This is one of my favorite quotes by the often misunderstood Mr. Wilde. I'm working hard to live an authentic life. Do...
Summer Here We Come
Category: SummertimeNow that Memorial Day has come and gone I'm a bit restless. I can't stop myself from thinking about summer. Hopefully there are many lovely sunny days ahead. We've...
Magnificent Obsession Part II
Category: Lake Forest showhouseThe Lake Forest Show House officially opened on April 28th with a beautiful event benefitting the Infant Welfare Society of Chicago. I was very impressed by the wonderful efforts...
Magnificent Obsession
Category: Lake Forest showhouseEach month I typically write about a design issue people are facing. I'm a pleaser by nature so I feel it's important to give suggestions to resolve the problem....
Making An Entrance
Category: Entry Foyer, Interior designHello Gorgeous! You really made an effort putting yourself together, I love it--I really do! However, your Entry Foyer is another story. It's always interesting to visit someone for...
Making Design Decisions You Won’t Regret
Category: Home improvement, IdeasOne of the toughest challenges a homeowner can face is trying to make intelligent choices when building a new home. It is equally daunting when undertaking a renovation or...
It’s The Holiday Season
Category: Happy holidaysIt's the holiday season yet again! How did the year sweep by so fast? If you are like me you are asking yourself this right about now. So now...