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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...

Distressed Denim

When I was twenty I studied in Paris for a semester. I had to pack five months worth of clothes into one suitcase. I...

DIY Easter Eggs

There are so many things to LOVE about Easter…the chocolate bunnies, the egg hunts, and of course…dying eggs! Nowadays there are lots of different...

Cool idea – Jewelry storage!

The older I get, the more jewelry I seem to acquire (need). I used to just throw all my jewelry in a jewelry box...

Oh…how I LOVE a gallery wall! There’s nothing better than a thoughtfully constructed gallery wall of landscapes, vintage portraits, abstract drawings, and Instagram shots adorning the dining room wall to...

Cool Idea – Recycled Sweaters!

Think twice before donating your old sweaters to charity. They can have second lives! That’s right…they can turn into lamp shade covers, purses, scarves,...