I love it when good things happen to good people. Casing point this too cool for school cottage my dear friend and college roommate scored for her family. Complete with breathtaking views and miles of gorgeous beach! We were finally able to visit this past Summer and my first thought was I’m so happy for… Continue reading A retro hip Lake Michigan cottage
Year: 2011
Your weekly dose of design and style
Hello friends! Here we are at another weekend…bring it! First week of school for many and folks are whipped from trying to be all they can be. Here’s a few pretties to take your mind off work and enjoy the ride. Interior Designer Amy Meier showcased some beautiful before and after projects this week. Check… Continue reading Your weekly dose of design and style
American Pickers Midwest Version
I’ve said it many times, ad nauseam, that writing this blog is a dream. HOWEVER THE ultimate dream job would be scouring the nation’s famous flea markets, antique shows and walking streets getting paid to pick merchandise for some successful shop owner. Now wouldn’t that be good? In fact, you could say that I’m one… Continue reading American Pickers Midwest Version
A dash of design & style for your weekend!
I recently became OBSESSED with this image from Pinterest. I’m in love with the fabric and how they used it on the bed, back wall and above. The ever popular starburst is such a simple dose of style. I came across one below at Target Tar-jay for $24.99. Go get you one. My obsession led me… Continue reading A dash of design & style for your weekend!
She’s back…
And with a truck load of treasures to share soon – very soon. Still unpacking it all and I’m ecstatic to share with you all the photographs, ideas and new blog topics I picked up while away. This quote from pinterest says it all! I missed you guys! So I thought I’d run through a… Continue reading She’s back…
Product Love Alert: Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soaps
Who here reads Lucky Magazine? Every month I come away with a few new tricks in my bag, thanks to that mag. Like this love in a bottle. I read organic, pure, fair trade and I’m like hmmm I’ll have to check that out. Head to Target and find it at a hefty $15 price… Continue reading Product Love Alert: Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soaps
Summer reading: a few of my favorite titles…
There is so much to love about Summer and catching up on some great reads is one of them. Last year a dear friend of mine dropped off the GOOP newsletter where Gwyneth Paltrow surveys her friends on titles they love. You can read the entire list here. It was a gift of a post.… Continue reading Summer reading: a few of my favorite titles…
There’s no place like home…
Image via Photobucket Well today I embark on a twelve hour journey back home to the great state of Michigan for a much needed VACATION. I’ll have my two favorite co-pilots with me and if all goes well we won’t pull into town during a tornado like last year. I’m thinking to myself, “You mean… Continue reading There’s no place like home…
Dreaming of Provence
A friend and client of mine is about to embark on an exciting new project to build a one-of-a- kind French cottage here in Georgia and shared with me this GORGEOUS home you can rent in the South of France. Hubba. Hubba. Our journey will be much fun as indicated by our initial meeting… Continue reading Dreaming of Provence
Ciao Down: Italian cooking class, a new food blog and beautiful home tour…
Here’s a little story about a fabulous friend I met when setting up shop at the Queen of Hearts years ago. We hit it off instantly and have become forever friends, partners-in-crime, day trippers, vintage shop-a-holics, Pinterest addicts – you name it – we’re into it. One of Lisa’s dynamic displays at the Queen of… Continue reading Ciao Down: Italian cooking class, a new food blog and beautiful home tour…