In last Friday's post, I announced that September is ovarian cancer awareness month. Healing Havens Continued Healing Havens Continued I encouraged readers to go to the NOCC website and take a quiz that will educate you on the quiet warning signs of ovarian cancer. If you have not done this, please do so, it takes less than five minutes and could possibly save your life, or the life of someone you love. This week's Healing Haven redesign was done in the master bedroom of an ovarian cancer ... View the Post
Spanish Colonial Architecture
Growing up in California and now residing in the Phoenix area, I have been surrounded by beautiful homes, missions and buildings that have been influenced by the Spanish Colonial Architecture style. Spanish Colonial Architecture Most individuals when passing by a structure that has white stucco walls, horseshoe arches, decorative ironwork and low pitched roofs covered in red tiles instantly associate it with Spanish Colonial, but it is so much more than these few elements. Moorish ... View the Post
Desperately Seeking A Footstool
Footstools are the diminutive little sister of the ottoman. I am currently Desperately Seeking A Footstool or two. This lovely painting by Mary Cassatt will give you a hint as to why I need two footstools. Desperately Seeking A Footstool I've written before about my miniature dachshund, Rudi. Like so many doxies he has back problems. Unfortunately, he loves to jump up and down from our couches. No amount of scolding, cajoling, pleading, and begging has been able to change this behavior. ... View the Post
September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Last year I joined forces with a local NOCC (National Ovarian Cancer Coalition) chapter to help create a greater awareness of this deadly disease. On the website, they have a "test your knowledge" quiz about ovarian cancer and I will tell you that when I first took the test regarding the symptoms of ovarian cancer, I failed. Ovarian Cancer whispers. I urge all readers to log on to this site and become more aware. I feel very strongly that God ... View the Post
Dorm Room Decor
It's that time of year again for Dorm Room Decor. Dorm Room Decor I never had the chance to go away to college and live in a dorm room. Most former dorm dwellers tell me that I am not missing out on to much. But, here's my chance to dream. Let's begin by emptying out the room. The walls definitely need some color. Perhaps robins egg blue. We could frame out a bit of wallpaper to use as inexpensive artwork. Brocade has a great selection. Next, let's cover that institutional ... View the Post
A Store To Adore Pom Pom Interiors
For years I have been reading about A Store To Adore Pom Pom Interiors in various magazines such as Home Companion and Romantic Homes. On my recent trip home from California , couldn't help but make a slight detour and visit one of their luscious stores. A Store To Adore Pom Pom Interiors I had an "Oh my goodness!" moment when I saw their sign. It is quite similar to the front page of my own website. This is merely a coincidence. Just ask my graphic designer, April, who worked ... View the Post
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