I actually lost sleep over my house this past week. I guess the counting sheep were on strike. It seemed like I hated strongly disliked everything in my home. This was probably spurred on by a blog post or magazine article that I had read, which probably featured the house of my dreams and well, reality fell short. Perhaps you have had a similar moment? Here's how to Fall in Love With a House You Hate. Then, I felt ashamed because compared to many, I live in a palace. Here is what set me ... View the Post
Sunday Thoughts on Success
I have been thinking a lot about success lately. This is probably due to my swiftly approaching birthday and a deep hidden gnawing that I am unsuccessful. I chock this feeling up to the general lack of unemployment facing many interior designers, myself included. On a good day I don’t take it too personally and blame it on the economy. But on the bad days… because success is of course what society claims it to be~ wealth, fame and achievement. Right? Here is a Sunday Thoughts on ... View the Post
Wayfaring Wednesday 1000 Islands
The 1000 Islands recently made it onto my bucket list when my cousin in love, T, called me and said “Gotta place for you to go.” Now she knows me well. Indeed it’s not uncommon for her to recommend books, recipes or even real estate ads with a “I think you will like this” attached. More often than not, she’s right. The collection of small islands are nestled in the St. Lawrence river between the U.S.~Canadian border. Their actual number is 1,793. The islands vary in size from just a small ... View the Post
Decor To Adore Back To School Breakfast
This morning summer vacation officially ended. Since the middle of May, my Sweet Boy and I have made trips to the library, completed several arts and craft projects, swam and enjoyed many other fun filled activities. It is always a bittersweet moment when I drop my kids off for the first day of school. But I always like to start the day off right with a back to school breakfast. There is also a giddy mom inside me who feels that this momentous morning calls for a back to school breakfast ... View the Post
Silver for Sunday Supper
When I was a little girl it was my job was to set the table for dinner. It was always Silver for Sunday Supper. Except on Business ~ Lucien Davis, 1885 Silver for Sunday Supper My Grandmother Mary and Papa Jack had a set of silver plate that they used for their everyday utensils. It featured lovely swirls and curves and a small rose right below the “V” monogram. My tiny fingers would often trace out the design. To my eye it was the loveliest set of silver I had ever seen. After my ... View the Post
Wayfaring Wednesday Mackinac Island
I keep a bucket list of places I would like to someday visit. Close to the top of the list is Wayfaring Wednesday Mackinac Island. Have you heard about this gem? It has been rated “One of the top 10 islands in the world” by Conde Nast Traveler. Mackinac Island is an area of just 3.8 square miles. It is located in Lake Huron, at the eastern end of the Straights of Mackinac, between Michigan's upper and lower peninsulas. It is accessible only by ferry, private boat or small ... View the Post
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