A few months ago, my friend Julia, who owns Jewel Ya (a jewelry designer) and I were talking and came up with an idea for a collaboration to show just how easy (and fun) it is to get together with friends while doing something creative. Both of our businesses revolve around helping women enjoy their lives while connecting with friends and…
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Purple Thanksgiving Table: Wheat Stalks and Glam
For me, a table setting is really a way to express my creativity and invoke a certain mood or vibe – and I love that I get to share this creative outlet with my family and friends as they are almost always the recipients of my artistic pursuits. This is especially evident during the holidays, where it’s not uncommon for…
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Backyard Pool House Interior Design Tour
It took almost 5 months to build, from start to finish, but once it was complete, our pool house was ready to be used and loved! While the actual construction of it was fun to watch, it was the interior design of our pool house that made it a reality for me. Drawing inspiration from countless photos on Pinterest of…
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A New Pool House Build: From Start to Finish
My home is situated in an older part of Phoenix, which for most cities is not considered “old”, but because it was built almost 70 years ago, it’s undergone several updates, both indoor and outdoor. One of the best parts about it is the backyard – with it’s mature trees, diving pool and green landscaping, it spans about an acre,…
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Elegant Farmhouse Table: Whimsical Animal Decor
Sometimes all you need to make a table setting extra special is one unique element, and this table is a perfect example. I used everything I already had in my entertaining arsenal for this elegant farmhouse table, but added farm animal accent plates from an artist who specializes in whimsical animal decor. Shop the table setting here: JavaScript is currently…
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