Fantasy Friday: Lovely Laguna Beach

January 6, 2012
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It’s been a while since I have had a Fantasy Friday and it’s because I have not found anything worthy of the name. Well . . . it has been worth the wait as today’s tour is absolutely breathtaking! Welcome to this breathtaking contemporary home in Laguna Beach, California. {Feel free to click on any [...]

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Children’s Tent: The Holiday

January 5, 2012
tent ceiling stars

Have you seen the movie “The Holiday” that came out a few years ago? It stars Cameron Diaz, Jude Law, Jack Black and Kate Winslet. It’s a charming movie but I fell in love with a couple of things in the movie which makes it one I could watch over and over. I love the [...]

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Benjamin Moore’s Color of the Year

January 3, 2012
wythe blue

Drum roll please! Benjamin Moore has announced their “color of the year” and it’s Wythe Blue, HC-143. This is a classic color from their Historic Collection (HC). It’s a great color – I used it in my cousin’s house when they bought it several years ago. We did their foyer and guest bathroom in this [...]

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New Furniture for a New Year?

December 30, 2011
new furniture

I hope you had a Merry Christmas! With the start of the new year just a day or two away, are you thinking about the changes you want to make for 2012? . This past week I was out furniture shopping with clients. Typically it can be a stressful process but I was happy to hear [...]

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Creating a Cozy Winter Master Bedroom

December 13, 2011
bedroom nightstand

I was recently interviewed for an article on creating a cozy master bedroom. Dina Manzo, from HGTV’s “House Party” also gave some ideas for giving your master bedroom a few updates. Read all about creating a cozy master bedroom for winter.

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2012 Color of the Year

December 8, 2011
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So Pantone has just announced the 2012 Color of the Year . . . drum roll please: It’s Tangerine Tango! Are you a fan? Just look at the header of this blog and you’ll know whether I like it or not. Pantone says, “Tangerine Tango, a spirited reddish orange, continues to provide the energy boost [...]

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Bit of a Blog Funk

November 27, 2011
funk

Hi All, I know it’s been a while since I have posted a blog – it was not my intention but the busy fall has put me in a bit of a blog funk. I’m sorry and certainly hope as we move into the holidays I can post more often. As you all know, it [...]

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Color Trends {2012}

October 29, 2011
dusk till dawn paint colors yolo 2012

It’s hard to believe that “next year” is right around the corner and that means various paint companies are telling us what the color trends are going to be for 2012. I love this time of year and getting a kind of sneak peek at what colors and palettes we might see influencing home decor. Today [...]

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