

TWEAKS+inspiration : Little Red Books
Here's my way of keeping organized. You know how some men, before the iAge, used to have a “little black book?" This morning, my...


DecorBook Classic : Fall Decorating
Happy Fall! Doesn't it seem like we could use a little cheering up right about now? Years ago, I stayed with a French Canadian family...


DecorBook Classic : Screening a Room
Don't you love a screen in a room? Just counting around here, there are two out right now and two in the basement waiting for that...


DecorBook Classic : Flower Power
50 some years ago, British models Jean Shrimpton (top) and Twiggy were everywhere and truly the first Super Models (although that term...


DecorBook Classic : Summery Fireplaces
Are you staring into a dark fireplace box this summer? Often overlooked, here's a great opportunity to do something unexpected in your...


Color Game : Dahlia Red+Leaf Green
In the August heat, imagine your surprise to see this little fellow sheltering in place. A Pacific Treefrog nestles in a dahlia flower...


Places We Go : Portland Traditional
Hey house, you had me at pea gravel. Looking at listings in my old Portland (OR) neighborhood, I stumbled upon this 1928 traditional...


TWEAKS+inspiration : Managing Mementos
Don't you love mementos? If you're like me, you've got some from childhood and traveling and just living life. Maybe they're scattered...


Happy Hour : Summer Rooms
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...


TWEAKS+inspiration : Decorating with Books
Gotta admit. I'm looking for things to do around here as we live through 2020. My attention has turned to books. If you're like me,...