Grown Up Halloween Décor

Years ago when I lived in New Orleans, Halloween was a decidedly adult holiday. Every- one decked themselves out in elaborate costumes, plotted and planned their celebrations for weeks in […] Read more »

Mixing Patterns Like a Pro

Prints and patterns are essential elements in styling a dynamic, sophisticated, and personalized home.  A room without prints is like a room without artwork, plants, or personal effects.  It can […] Read more »

Outdoor Furniture

In the full swing of summer you can find my family enjoying the outdoors every chance we can.  I am not a naturally “outdoorsy” sort of person; that popular cocktail […] Read more »

Styling Your Entryway With Colorful Planters

Summer sunshine and warmer temperatures make a fabulous excuse for introducing some fresh color to your home’s entryway.  Whether you enter your home through the main front door, a smaller […] Read more »

Finding the Right Size

Finding just the right sized jeans can be tough.  The same goes for comfortable dress shoes, and don’t even get me started on bathing suits! But deciding on the right […] Read more »

Hiring a Contractor

Finding the right contractor can be an intimidating business.  Not only are you opening up your home and personal space to this person, you’re letting him in with a sledge […] Read more »

Finding the Right Materials for Your Home

Planning a renovation?  A few tips to the Flooring, Kitchen, and Bath showrooms may have your head spinning with all the great options for flooring, countertops, and tile. Each material […] Read more »

Reining in the Chaos of Too Many Toys

In the wake of the holidays, my home became something of a war zone. By three o’clock every afternoon, princess dresses littered the stairway, Legos crunched underfoot in the Living […] Read more »

Decorating with Simply White – Benjamin Moore’s Color of the Year

The verdict for 2016 is in:  Benjamin Moore’s Color of the Year is (insert drum roll here)… Simply White!  Hmmm. Not especially exciting, is it?  In fact, as far as […] Read more »

Around the House – Make Your Master Bedroom a Soothing Retreat

During the holiday season, it’s such a luxury to have a calming space to retreat to at the end of the day.  This time of year, all too often our […] Read more »