Yearly Archives: 2016

/2016

Pink and Red and Rustic all over

Our sitting area is a cozy space, with floor seating and a big red rug.  Every once in a while I think, maybe we should switch out the colors, make it more modern and bright.  But recently I have been seeing red all over the place and I'm falling in love again. I think the [...]

By | September 15th, 2016|Current Crushes, Interiors|Comments Off on Pink and Red and Rustic all over

Master Bedroom Revamp

Ever since I stumbled upon Decor8blog, my design world/taste has changed. I've always been drawn to global, clean rooms, ala West Elm.  Once I started following German, Nordic and Finnish blogs I've been hooked on the simple, yet homey vibe these homes have to offer.  Maybe it's because I'm from the chilly Northeast of the [...]

By | September 15th, 2016|Interiors|Comments Off on Master Bedroom Revamp

Big Bedroom Reveal

I've been dreaming about this day for months!  I first posted about my bedroom makeover plans around April, but my Pinterest board began months before that.  Here is photo to remind you of its former state... Flash forward to the present. Here is the complete look. I'm really happy with how it turned out. Below [...]

By | September 15th, 2016|Interiors|Comments Off on Big Bedroom Reveal

Escape to Pondicheri

What better way to begin than with one of my favorite getaways in Houston? Should you find yourself in our fair city, or if you are lucky enough to live here, please do yourself a favor and stop in for a morning treat or afternoon chai at the Pondicheri Bake Lab.  Let's get this out [...]

By | July 13th, 2016|Good Eats, Places|Comments Off on Escape to Pondicheri

Current Obsession: Historic Lookout Towers of the Northwest

Recently, I subscribed to a new (?) (new for me) magazine called Sunset.  On their website, the tagline is "everything you love about living in the West."  I've gotten about six issues and the content seems to alternate between mostly travel articles one month and mostly interior design articles the next. Great recipes and gardening [...]

By | July 13th, 2016|Current Obsessions, Travel|Comments Off on Current Obsession: Historic Lookout Towers of the Northwest