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Embrodiery art by Jose Romussi

I first came across the work of Jose Romussi on Pinterest. I saw an image of a beautiful ballerina with an embroidered skirt and...

Summery bedrooms

I don’t know about you, but I’ve come to the conclusion that I need a summer house. I’d decorate it in whites adding splashes of...

Five Cool Ideas!

All five of the ideas below are created from paint or found objects. It’s all about transformation…free of charge! Paint the night sky in...

Summer Uniform

In case you didn’t get the memo, there’s a 2018 summer uniform. It consists of denim shorts and a white top. The beauty is...

Outdoor dining

There’s nothing better than dining en plein air…the tinkling of wind chimes, the clinking of wine glasses, the twinkling of the stars above! 11, 2, 3,...

Street art – Seattle

In the last six months, I’ve been getting to know Seattle all over again. Each weekend is an adventure, rediscovering one neighborhood after another,...

The Willard Suitcases

In 1995 the Willard Psychiatric center in upstate New York closed it’s doors. As rooms were being locked and closets cleaned out, a worker...

Cool nails!

One thing about having a ten year old daughter is that I’ve been buying A LOT of nail polish. It’s my go-to gift for...

Spring Fashion : Black + White

Spring is upon us and it’s time to put away the boots and coats and switch it up a bit. Whenever your fashion sense is...

Boho-Pretty Decor

Wouldn’t you love to have a little play house like Marie Antoinette? Where you could indulge your romantic-feminine-boho-pretty side? With velvets cushions, and soft...