After a long hiatus, I am getting back on the proverbial blogging horse. I got Covid on New Years Eve which ended …

Well…in about 3 years. We bought an amazing property, 2 actually (long story), and now have 10 acres of manzanitas and scrub …

The truth is, I am a lighting addict. I have an extensive Pinterest board that I have started collecting products for my …

Well, what started as a couple of weeks’ blog break in December turned into nearly a full month. We completed the second …

Welcome to another installment of my favorite recent Amazon purchases. Amazon is amazing – I order everything from Vitamin Water Zero to …

     It’s almost time to put up the holiday piece de resistance, the Christmas Tree. We usually get ours Thanksgiving weekend …

     When it comes to stores like Marshalls, Homegoods, and TJ Maxx it is usually about the thrill of the hunt. …

Although most of us have moved on to Christmas décor, sharing some great Halloween clearance deals today. Many of these deals are …

I am not sure why or when it happened, but I have an obsession with Christmas trees. No, not the kind that …

Ikebana, a relative of Kokedama I shared HERE, is the ancient Japanese art of flower arranging. The practice started as offerings in …

Source: All picture credits to HGTV Ok, so Nate and Jeremiah have actually been back for a few weeks but I got …

Source: Emily Henderson I previously shared that it is the end of the road for the all-white kitchen HERE and I feel …

We have been dealing with a leak repair and delayed shipment from Grandin Road for a few weeks which has delayed my …

Source: Ruffles and Rainboots If you only add one thing for fall or Halloween décor, I highly recommend it be a wreath. …

Source: Crate and Barrel One of the many things I love about fall is when kids go back to school and parents …

You are missing out if you are not watching Jasmine Roth on Help ! I Wrecked My House Season 2. I have …

There are two must-haves for fall decorating: fall branches/wreaths and pumpkins. I shared some great faux branches in my earlier fall post …

I am working on a kids bedroom for a client and have been on the hunt for a fun, but not gimmicky …

Source: Home Depot If you do not have any wallpaper in your house – this post is for you! My favorite areas …

Come closer, closer, closer BOO – welcome to my 2nd Halloween decor round-up. If you think this is early, there is good …

Today’s post is in honor of my son Mason who starts as a full0time Amazon employee today after graduating with a computer …

My husband has been moved into the home office addition that I shared was finished a few weeks ago – check out …

When I shared that the outdoor landscaping at my house was complete HERE it was actually a bit premature because we still …

Source: Target I love everything about fall from pumpkin spice lattes, crisp fresh air, and the colorful leaves on the trees. Now …

My oldest son just graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in computer science and he will be working at …

When you find out your water softener is bad and as a result, all the calcium in your water is impacting your …

Source: Wayfair I have become a crazy plant lady partly as a result of my time working on the outside landscaping, and …

It’s here – inspection day! Almost 1 year from the date that we moved into our house in Newport Beach, and just …

Source: Lonny If you want to update or personalize your home, lighting is a great place to start, and an oversize pendant …

Source: Decoholic It has been 1 year since I left my craftsman home behind in Redmond, WA, and moved to my modern …

My favorite part of the Office addition is happening – landscaping. Well, I really love it all except the part where we …

Source: Zin Home It’s here, my dining table and chairs that I ordered last June – and by last June I mean …

Source: Target I shared previously that it is the end of the road for the all-white kitchen HERE and blond or natural …

Source: Curbly This is the question that is asked by almost everyone when it comes to trim. I am here to settle …

Source: McGee & Co. When I say leather, the first thing you may think of is biker jackets, bachelor pads, or too-tight …

Source: Pistils Nursery I became obsessed with the Staghorn fern below that Hilton Carter posted to his Instagram and started researching them. …

Although the days are getting quite warm here in sunny Newport Beach, the evenings can be chilly with the sea breeze. I …

It finally happened, my wallpaper that was on backorder for 6 weeks arrived and it is FANTASTIC! The wallpaper is called Daydream …

Earlier this week I shared some great Studio McGee finds at Target. While lots of people know about the great deals at …

Source: All images from Amy Storm and Co Sometimes a design image captures my vision so completely that I save it to …

Source: All pictures Studio Mcgee for Target Well, they have done it again, Studio McGee keeps turning out the hits at Target. …

Source: CB2 The use of wall sconces for task lighting in bedrooms instead of bedside lamps has been catching my eye lately. …

Here are 10 design trends whose day has come and gone long ago. If you have any of these and need some …

I love Amazon for many reasons but primarily for employing my oldest son who just graduated in Computer Science from the University …

Source: Target I love to spend as much time as possible outside, and now that the weather is nice, it is go-time. …

Every once-in-a-while (ok, probably every week) something catches my eye and before you can say boo, I am knee-deep searching out similar …

Source: Target Spring sprung almost 2 months ago, and it is now quite nice outside in most areas in the United States. …

Source: Target Something that almost every house needs are more lamps and plants. I previously shared a round-up of my favorite floor …

Source: Wayfair Paint is a great way to make a low-cost, quick change to a room, but wallpaper is another great option. …

Source: West Elm An upholstered bench can really enhance the look and function of your entry or bedroom. Benches come in an …

Source: Andrea West Design Natural wood cabinetry is back in a FANTASTIC  way! I have the kitchen above saved in my dream …

Source: KIMODE Just like adding a new lipstick to your makeup routine can provide a new look, a new table runner can …

Source: Parachute If you are looking for a great way to treat yourself for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, or just because, I …

Source: McGee & Co. One of the best ways to make your bookshelves, or any flat surfaces, interesting is to style them …

Source: Decor Loving  With the weather warming up and more chance to entertain with the vaccine rollout moving quickly, now is a …

If you have a kid, or are just a kid at heart, you need to get yourself an Insect Lore Butterfly kit. …

Source: McGee & Co. In addition to the ceramic bells I shared recently, there has been another change in my entry – …

Source: All Seasons Wild Bird Store Spring has sprung and it seems like I am seeing and hearing birds everywhere. In fact, …

I am a huge fan of the HGTV series Rock the Block and am so sad that Season 2 is finished. I …

I am so pleased to introduce you to my friend Yvonne Erickson. I worked with Yvonne at Microsoft and we have had …

Is that really Cinco De Mayo Décor you ask – why yes, it is! As I shared previously, I am increasing the …

Source: Joybird If the title seemed a bit familiar, it is because I borrowed a line from the song Black Velvet by …

Source: Athena Calderone, Eyeswoon I am starting to crave more color in my home. Maybe it is because we have been in …

No surprise, I follow quite a few designers on Instagram and something caught my eye this week on two of the sites …

Source: The Ally Exchange My goal is to convince you that your kitchen SHOULD NOT BE ALL WHITE! Many people choose all-white …

With 4 episodes of HGTV Rock the Block released, I am already starting to morn the end. I loooooove this show. Episode …

Source: Gabby Home I love music but lean more toward the Wombats (English Alternative Rock Band) versus Metallica. That being said, I …

Source: Rejuvenation Bad pun aside, I am talking about cabinet hardware today. New hardware is a great way to update your kitchen, …

Source: Personal Creations In my Hoppy Easter Décor post, I mentioned that I might need to follow up with an Easter basket …

Two episodes of HGTV Rock the Block Season 2 have aired and WOW have they delivered! I shared some background and Season …

With St. Patrick’s Day in the books, it is time for another non-tacky holiday décor posts – this time, Easter. You can …

Spring is just around the corner, and while it is still too early to start working in the yard in most locations, …

Source: Greencube Garden and Landscape Design With Spring around the corner, and having been cooped up for the winter, now is a …

The living room in our house has been through some subtle changes since we moved in last July and after a few …

I have a completely normal (ok, obsessive) relationship with lighting – I can spend hours looking for the perfect one. Updating your …

Gardening requires lots of water – most of it in the form of perspiration (Lou Erickson) unless you are visiting a public …

Source: wayfair.co.uk My most popular post of 2021, so far, has been Teal Me In. Although a bright yellow and grey were chosen …

The other morning, I came into the kitchen and saw the butter dish looking like the picture below. My 16-year-old has a …

An extremely easy way to personalize your house is to include family pictures. With people taking digital pictures daily, it is surprising …

I have been living with a dirty rug in front of the kitchen sink for nearly six months. This is a BIG …

The best finishing touches for your home are things that make it personal to you and your family. There are so many …

With Valentines in the rearview mirror, it is time for installment two of how to decorate for a holiday without veering into …

Source: HGTV If my TV could talk, it would tell you that I watch a lot of HGTV. I have learned so …

Source: AD Magazine I am desperately seeking someone who wants to paint their house exterior black. Yes, black, you read that right. …

It has been about a month since the demo started on Office 2.0 and the framing was just completed. I am shocked …

Check out my feature HERE for more information about me and some design tips and tricks

A white ceramic vase really is like a little black dress for your house. You can dress her up or leave her …

I really enjoy watching plants grow and learning about different types of plants. This started as somewhat out of necessity as we …

Sometimes something sneaks up on me, and BOOM I am in love. Originally, I was planning to put a small console table …

When I am looking for furniture, some of my best finds are when I know I want a statement piece but do …

Source: Lyndee Galloway Brass is back, wow, those are three words I never thought I would say! I have been a die-hard …

With demo well underway, it is time to finalize the finishes for the new bathroom which will replace the porta potty. This …

Floor lamps are a great way to add some height, texture, style, and yeah, light to a room! A floor lamp can …

I am obsessed with pillows – they are so important to making a space look more layered, textured and plus, they are …

The new Shades of Light catalog just came and believe me, it should be your first stop if you are looking for …

After adding the Valentines décor touches that I shared HERE, I knew that I wanted to add something to the front door. …

I am a few years late to the layered doormat party but I figure if I missed it given how much time …

Source: Kate Marker Interiors Have you ever seen a room in a magazine and thought, “I would love that room,” but you …

I have never decorated for Valentine’s Day before and to be honest, it is a holiday that I consider mostly a fun …

I saw the dining chair on the left below at Cost Plus World Market and was blown away by how stylish and …

Well, this is what day 4 of construction looks like – there have been multiple crews here each day working on plant …

New year, new living room? As we take down the Christmas decorations and start 2021, it is a great time to update …

Pantone has announced their colors of the year and it is Ultimate Gray and Illuminating which is a very bright shade of …

Now that you have your coffee table sorted based on this round-up, or maybe you already have one you love, it is …

I am just experiencing the magic of coffee tables, and specifically, round coffee tables. In my previous house, we did not have …

I love traditions and have a couple that are associated with gingerbread houses. Each year since my kids were around five, we …

I like to change up my décor for the holidays and the seasons. One of my recent purchases is really turning out …

I love to read and design so bringing those two things together is a favorite pastime with design books. The inspiration I …

When I created my wreath round-up I wanted to buy the one below but unfortunately, it was sold out by the time …

It’s time for another Amazon round-up of favorite things I have purchased recently. With Covid, I know that most people are shopping …

Today I am channeling my inner teenage girl but with better taste than the pink butterfly and rainbow bedspread that I actually …

The Office addition construction is in motion and I am most excited about picking cement tiles for the new bathroom. I also …

Large art is something that I ended up with by accident and I am loving it! When we put the offer in …

Christmas decorations are up and it was extra fun this year because most of the decorations are new. With the move to …

If you have been following along, you know that I have been obsessed with Christmas trees for holiday décor this year – …

The post today was supposed to be about decorative pillows but I got sidetracked by some amazingly affordable holiday pillows. Most of …

My husband spends most of his waking hours in the office which doubles as a work-from-home space (full-time currently) and an after-hours …

2020 has been a challenging year for everyone! At this time of year, I am taking a moment to reflect on these …

The word nightstand makes me think of a sentinel who stands watch while I sleep. While I like the idea of this, …

I love family traditions and having an Advent calendar in December has been one throughout my childhood and one my kids have …

With the holidays coming, it is a great time to add to your board game collection so you have something to do …

New table lamps are a great way to add some style and function to a room. Light from a lamp can really …

OMG guys, I know that you may be tired of my Christmas décor posts but JOANN’s is so winning with this year’s …

One of my favorite rooms in my new house is the master bedroom. The room feels calm, simple, and relaxed with a …

While flush mount lights are great for bedrooms (see some options HERE), the master bedroom deserves a bit more drama associated with …

The custom of bringing evergreens home during winter started in the 16th century among northern and eastern Europeans. During this period, the …

I recently relocated to Newport Beach, CA after living in Washington for over 23 years. The most difficult thing I left in …

Changing up my décor for the holidays is one of my favorite ways to keep the house feeling alive. Putting away some …

Today I am changing it up a bit and sharing my favorite clothing sources. I love clothes but cannot justify spending on …

Teen boys need space that is their own corner of the world where they can retreat to sleep (they do a lot …

Once upon a time, an electrician came to my house to install some lights and he looked at the old light and …

Your entry welcomes guests inside and is generally an area you walk past in your house frequently so make it count! While …

Joke: What’s black and white and red all over? Answer: A newspaper. I only know about 5 jokes and for some reason, …

My youngest son’s first word was ooh ohh which was his way of saying dog as he was trying to imitate their …

Even when your house is a mess, a great smelling candle can often help you forget. It is going to take more …

Does your kitchen need a bit of a pick me up? New counter stools are a great way to add a more …

These three light upgrades were so easy and have made getting around the house in the dark so much easier and safer. …

If you answered quickly, I expect you said no, but upon second look you might be surprised. After paint, lighting is one …

How did we ever survive before Amazon? I have been known to purchase everything from furniture to toothpaste on Amazon and the …

Plants help bring a bit of the outside in and are great on tabletops or filling empty corners. If you do not …

If you recognized the title, you are probably familiar with one of my top 10 movies of all time, The Nightmare Before …

My new house is a soft contemporary design with all of the walls painted a very light grey and the color pallet …

I have always loved interior design. When I was thirteen, I started rearranged the furniture in my room frequently, making my own …