Break Away
on Nov 10, 2009I’m taking a break from design today. I wanted to post this video today for all those hurting souls out there who  need to spread their wings and fly. Kelly Clarkson - Breakaway (Was reminded of the song from Liberty Post blog.)...

Property Worth Checking Out! – November 2009
on Nov 3, 2009I have to admit that I’m a bit of a voyeur when it comes to checking out other people’s homes.   I love seeing how people design and decorate their homes.  I love to see their choices in cabinetry, furniture and wall coverings....

From our pumpkin patch to yours
on Oct 31, 2009            Pictures of my daughter, Rachel.  But, she didn’t want me to show her face.  So, I could only post photos of her looking at the beautiful fields of flowers at our local pumpkin patc...

All Over The Place!
on Oct 24, 2009I’m a bit frenzied in this post, because there there are a couple things I want to tell you about and they aren’t all design related.   Rachel Whiting Photography Refresh Agency, UK I’m a huge Amazon fan.  It makes my life so much...

New Collection - Vintage Art
on Oct 16, 2009I’ve showcased New Era Portfolio in recent posts and now I have another reason… their new (at least to me!) vintage art collection.  It’s simply fabulous.  I’ve always been drawn to the colorful renderings of vintage prints, especia...

My New Favorite Designer
on Oct 10, 2009It takes a lot to catch my eye (as I’ve often lamented in the past).  I’m easily bored with the same old designers out there all copying one another.  I think it takes a true creative thinker to really come up with true original design.

New Design Books
on Oct 3, 2009There are a few material things that I have affection for in my life.  Perhaps affection isn’t the best word.  More like obsession I suppose.  One of them is purses.  I typically buy a few purses every year, because I get bored...

Restoration Hardware Lighting Sale
on Sep 23, 2009 in wine barrel light fixtures reduced Meridian chandeliers lighting Salerno sale study romantic maritime current pendants Napa Valley victorian Restoration Hardware, one of my favorite stores, is having a big lighting sale. Currently, they are offering up to 25% off ALL lighting.That’s right… that means that this lighting fixture is available to you at a reduced rate….Meridian Chandeli...

Poking around Sotheby’s
on Sep 19, 2009Have you ever poked around the Sotheby's Auction House?   It’s loaded with such gorgeous furniture, art and more than you can ever imagine. On a recent visit to their site, I came across a sale they were having from a Paris Flat.  S...

Do You Bouf?
on Sep 17, 2009This summer, while reading English House & Garden, I came across a webwatch link called Bouf. Bouf is a new online marketplace selling housewares and accessories from around the world.  The products offered are from independent designers an...