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If you're like me, you have a room or two that just isn't pulled together. Last week, it was time to get this bedroom sorted. My...

I've been out and about the last couple weeks, lunching with friends on outdoor patios and pre- shopping at decor stores. I didn't buy...

Do wild animals belong in your rooms? Most successful, comfy rooms have a little bit of black, a little bit of metallic and a little...

Mushroom is not a "color" I dream about. But thinking about it, mushroom is a color I can get behind. Natural and earthy, I'm...

Every been in a restaurant when it turns "Happy Hour?" You notice the mood instantly changes as everyone is ready for fun. Whenever I'm...

Hello! Hope your Sunday is going well. I'm going to take a little break from posting for a few weeks but I'll be back Sunday, January 29. See you then! San Franciscans John+Jim are on a New Year two-week trip to London, Brussels and Paris. Thank goodness for today's phones as we text daily and I almost feel like I'm traveling with them. I thought you might enjoy a bit of sightseeing or should I say "shop-seeing." I asked if they'd text me photos of any cool store windows

2023 Pantone Color of the Year

Last Sunday, Sally invited me up to Napa to get into the Christmas spirit. St. Helena, CA is about an hour drive from my house. It was my first outing in 8 weeks and I was SO happy to be out! As you can imagine, Main Street was decorated for the holidays. Sally's favorite store, Napa Valley Vintage Home, was stocked full of everything Christmas. The choice of tree ornaments were vast and specific, including a glass blown ornament of a framed insect collection and another

Last year, I wrote about forgoing a Christmas tree. I was looking for low maintenance decorating. Lots of you reached out and I'm glad...

Have you ever thought of Christmas in Europe? I spent Christmas in San Moritz, Switzerland once upon a time and it was magical. These...