I was preparing to do a series of posts on proportion and perspective when I remembered a picture that Hubbie had me take on the last beach trip. Not only is this a great study on perspective and focal point from an artist's viewpoint it helps me to put everything in perspective from a life viewpoint. Can't you just feel the peace? Take time...
Read MoreThis is your LAST CALL for the Give Away drawing. There are three different ways that you can get your name in the drawing: 1. Hit the like button on this post (your name goes in once) 2. Hit the like and the share button on this Post (your name goes in twice) 3. Hit the like, the share and the subscribe button on this...
Read MoreThere are so many beautiful options on the market for tile today that you could literally spend weeks trying to decide what to use. Unfortunately some of the options will seriously date your house so you have to think long-term when choosing the hard surfaces for a home. I tend to stay pretty classic but that doesn't mean you have to...
Read MoreWe just completed the mid-May inspection of the Florida house. It is so exciting to arrive after a 3-4 week absence and see the progress. Have I told you how much I LOVE this builder? This trip was all about color, tile and light placement. I was so pleased with the results of the whitewashing and glazing. We used a Benjamin Moore...
Read MoreIn a former post I asked you to notice the header above the doorway leading into the stair hall. Here is the picture. Even though the ceilings in this residence are a generous 12' having a horizontal bar blocking the visual line into the stairwell made you feel like you needed to duck. We made the decision to remove it, lower the top of the...
Read MoreIT'S TIME TO GIVE BACK! As a way to honor both our readers and my sweet friend, Rushan Smyth, founder of Peniel Pillows of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, we are giving away one of my favorite Peniel Pillows. "Peniel" pillows are gorgeous high-end decorative pillows that are all based on scripture passages. Each hang tag explains the symbolism. This particular pillow is called Jacob. There are three different ways that...
Read MoreBlessed is the man ( or woman) who gets to design a gorgeous home at the most beautiful beach in the world and call it work. Add to that the fact that the team has been phenomenal (shout out to John Brown of Gulfview Construction), the homeowners a delight and the seafood not too shabby; and you have yourself a blueprint...
Read MoreSomeone just sent me a link to House of Turquoise's blog where a photo shoot of one of Erin's houses featured the fabric I designed for Duralee made into a pillow. Thanks Erin! And thanks to all of my eagle eyes who help me spot it. The black and white graphic is from the Linea Graphics Collection by Duralee Fabrics. Let...
Read MoreI come from a long line of women who can grow anything and who always have beautiful gardens (I have no idea what happened to me) so naturally to me Mother's Day is synonomous with flowers. I saw these beauties walking through my neighborhood today. I hope you had time to relax and enjoy family on this special day. I am...
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