THIS IS HALLOWEEN (PART 2) .

PART 2 the Halloween Display at Rogers Gardens in Corona Del Mar, CA is Retail as theater... I am a little into skeletons and skulls this ye...

GREAT IDEAS FOR PATIOS AND DECKS ( AND JESSICAS HOUSE COLORS)

A GIRL CAN DREAM Lately, I have completely ignored the outside areas of my home and it really needs some attention... but while curb appeal ...

BEDDING BLAHS

So, I've been wondering if I'm the only one who seems to have trouble dressing my own bed…. Nothing out there is inspiring me... I u...

COLOR OR NEUTRAL?

There's been a lot of talk about color for 2014. When I hear colors thrown about, like Radiant Orchid, I have to remind myself that thes...

KITCHEN CABINETS - PAINT PAINT PAINT

I love warm wood tones, but for some reason in a kitchen I prefer them on the floor I love a painted kitchen! Read more »

A KITCHEN WITH DETAILS

That is what we desire. Oft times we just get a 'kitchen'.   Without adequate storage.   Without enough food prep areas.  Without ad...

A GOOD WARM NEUTRAL GRAY

HELP WITH A NON GROSS COLOR When you buy a previously owned home, you buy that owner's taste in color and surface materials. Sometimes y...

COASTAL COLORS

WHEN THE BEACH IS A STATE OF MIND Coastal decor is one of my all time favorites.   I live on the West Coast, but any coast would do.   Its a...

CHOOSING THE RIGHT COLOR(S) FOR YOUR HOME

SILVER MARLIN, ANYONE? Adding color to your room takes an artists eye. Too many of us get caught up in the 'matchy matchy' world. Yo...

WHICH WHITE?

via Sometimes subtlety is the order of the day.  When white is wanted, it doesn't have to be boring, or even very 'white'.  Whit...

THE COLOR YOU CRAVE: BEIGE

NEUTRAL OR NOT via For some of my readers, beige is a nice safe color it is neutral and it stands the test of time but neutral doesn't h...

GRAY AREA

A LIGHTER SHADE OF PALE Sage Atelier a lighter shade for a wall color will make a room feel more spacious a darker shade - more cozy or dram...

CURB APPEAL: What is it?

What constitutes curb appeal?   Read more »

SPEAKING OF COLOR

and a fireplace source Contrasts are important in design. New and old. Hard and soft. Dull and shiny. Dark and light. It is what makes a roo...

CURING THE MISMATCHES....

HOW DO YOU COMBINE SURFACES AND COLORS? We all have remnants of the past to haunt us.  Especially if we buy a previously owned home.  So, wh...