Simply Turquoise.

Peacock tail feathers up close.
Peacock tail feathers up close.

Category: Design

  • Shower Doors-1, Marriage-0

    Shower Doors-1, Marriage-0

    Why does the word divorcee seem so glamorous? In my mind, that word evokes images of socialite Wallis Simpson, holding a martini and seeming free of obligations or burden. When I tell you that ripping out the shower doors in my downstairs bathroom almost caused the demise of my marriage, I am mostly not kidding.…

  • A Little Help From My Friends

    This week, I called in the cavalry. Decorating has been reduced to lusting after pillows in Target as I head for the grocery aisle, usually at some ungodly hour, wondering if I’m the only human who knows Target stays open this late. You may recall a post in which I photographed a few botanicals (Budget Botanicals)…

  • Community Forklift!

    My dear readers, I have been neglecting you. I am sorry. There is so much news to share, I am not sure where to start! I am working full-time. I know, right? Weird. I have never worked full-time in my life. Not counting the full-time mommy-ing, the orchestral musician and teacher thing, or even the…

  • Decorating Tips from a High-Strung Dog

    The other day, the dog whispered in my ear. She told me to rearrange the living room. She wanted her sofa back, and she wanted it in front of the window where she can look out. Actually, she was not whispering at all, but barking loudly because I was sitting in her seat, which prompted…

  • This Post Brought to You by…. Me!

    Two of the decorating blogs that I read on a regular basis, both had posts about how pretty the Kleenex box is, on the same day. It was a Kleenex marketing invasion. God save me from this type of success. The first thing I do when I get sick is scour the house looking for…