We have many pine trees in our area, including several mature pines beyond our backyard wall. It's easy to decorate with pinecones when there is an abundance of them and each Fall I try to find unique ways I can incorporate them into our seasonal decor. However, it wasn't until recently when I came across … Continue reading PINE NEEDLE TASSELS
One of my guilty pleasures when traveling to San Francisco is visiting Neiman Marcus in Union Square. I shop the store from top to bottom and last year during the Thanksgiving holiday I fell in love with a particular tabletop store display. The table decorations incorporate old book pages, quotes, and words of wisdom that … Continue reading ENTERTAINING: Set the Table Neiman Marcus Style
Buon Giorno! I am very happy to announce that Mr. B and I are hopping on a jet plane and flying off to Italy today. I am over the moon excited because we have a deep love affair with Italy. It must have something to do with the fact that it's in our DNA. We will … Continue reading Reviving Charm Goes to Italy
A couple of years ago I had the pleasure of taking an advanced painting techniques class at Peinture Studios located in Costa Mesa, California. Peinture Studios is a boutique paint studio that sells a full range of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint, offers painting workshops and provides inspiration on updating vintage furniture. I was hooked on … Continue reading GLOBAL STYLE IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Style and design are passions of mine so I particularly love, love, love when the worlds of fashion and interior design collide. With Christmas behind us, it's time to starting thinking of the new year. If you plan to host a New Year's Eve party and are short on decor, here is a quick and easy … Continue reading TUESDAY TIP #3: DECORATING WITH VINTAGE JEWELRY
