Inpsiration can come at the funniest times . . . this table is a perfect example. I was looking for small pots for flowers and wanted them all to match, when I realized I would have to buy a lot of them to fill my table. That’s when I came up with the idea of having a garden variety, which…
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Bright and Airy Spring Home Tour: Using Nature as Inspiration
Hi everyone! Welcome to my Bright and Airy Spring Home Tour! If you’re coming from Janine of Happy Happy Nester, I’m so happy you found yourself here. Janine has an amazing sense of style, always using what’s available and around her to decorate her fabulous home in Northern California. She’s also super crafty and has some great ideas on how…
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Blue, White & Coral Casual Place Setting
If you haven’t heard, Living Coral is Pantone’s 2019 Color of the Year, which is described as “An animating and life-affirming coral hue with a golden undertone that energizes and enlivens with a softer edge.” That’s quite a description. I really love this hue and when I was approached by a forward-thinking design company that specializes in culturally-inspired home decor…
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Napa Estate Home Tour: The Cardinale Winery Guest House
You’re invited on a Napa estate home tour: The Cardinale Winery estate guest house – our weekend retreat on a recent trip to Napa Valley. The estate house sits just below the winery in St. Helena and is decorated by some of the greatest interior design talents in the Bay Area. This sprawling estate was our headquarters for the long…
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Holiday Hosting at Home #7: Need Some Valentine’s Day Inspiration?
A while back, I started a blog hop with two very talented friends that I met on social media. Like me, they love to host friends and family at their home and relish in making guests feel welcome. Whether it’s a beautifully set table, a home-cooked meal or a pretty coffee table, we all love to entertain and share ideas…
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