

TWEAKS+inspiration : Think Pink (& Patterson CA)
When I was in my 20's, my bedroom was all girlie (pale) pink. For spring&summer, it was time to enjoy pink again. When Bobby and...


DecorBook Classic : Is 'Grandpa Chic' Your Jam?
Holy cats! Have you heard about the new decorating style, 'Grandpa Chic?' If you love rich tones like forest greens and tobacco browns...


Happy Hour : Beating the Winter Humdrums
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...


Color Game : Color Drenching
Have you heard of "color drenching?" It's been a favorite of British designers for years but we're seeing more and more of it in rooms...


DecorBook Classic : When a Closet Becomes a New Room
Most of us don't have a closet to spare but what if we did? Turns out, closet space can be used for almost any purpose. All of a...


TWEAKS+inspiration : What's New for 2024?
Don't most of us pride ourselves in having timeless rooms? When I googled "2024 Decorating Trends," I had two thoughts - everything...


Color Game : Peach Fuzz / 2024 Pantone Color of the Year
2024 Pantone Color of the Year


Places We Go : Holiday Decorating with Friends, 2023
Merry Christmas! Thank you for sending me photos of your holiday decor including family pieces, good deals at garage sales and...


Places We Go : Hangin' in the Holiday-Filled Bay Area
During the holidays, my favorite adventures are meeting up with friends to wander the festive neighborhoods of the Bay Area. And...


DecorBook Classic : Christmas, 2023
Happy Holidays! Are you all "decorated?" I finally have my rooms in their holiday cheer. Before we look, I'd like to reintroduce Flora, one of my angels, decked out in Aunt Ethel's rhinestones. She's hanging out in my entryway this Christmas. But Flora's not the main story this year. Let's take a look. This time, I took a180 degree turn in my usual decorating. Why not? You only get so many holidays. My decorating was inspired by this puddle of silk ribbon. Do you k
















