Hi friends! Merry Christmas from my home to yours. By now I suspect all your stockings are hung by the chimney {with care of course} and you're spending time with loved ones. Or, if you're like me, you're frantically wrapping those last minute gifts you bought over the weekend! If you're...

It's the most wonderful time of the year - no, not Christmas - Halloween! Celebrating Halloween can be frightfully fun, but with its dark and dramatic nighttime nature it's important to create a safe environment for you and your family. Read on for my favorite safe and spooky Halloween decorating...

Fall can be rife with time consuming projects, so I have three easy DIY fall centerpiece ideas to capture the season and beautify any tabletop. Don’t fear, there is no glitter or glue, pipe cleaners or whiskers involved! The first centerpiece uses the natural beauty of Indian Corn to surround...

Last year I had the privilege of traveling to Paris and Provence, France , and while I had been to France before, this most recent trip was one of the most romantic adventures I have ever been on. There is something in the air in France that just oozes love. Romantic French decor has a beautiful balance...

Caramel colored decor is sumptuously rich and delicious. It looks like how it might taste if it were edible and believe me, my current post-holiday diet is starting to make me hallucinate. Caramel, like camel and beige are wonderful neutrals. They pair beautifully with white, cream and black for both...

Last week's announcement of the Pantone Color of the Year couldn't have come a moment too soon. For those of us who like to get a jump on next year's design trends, the rich hue of emerald is perfect for our holiday home decor . Try it mixed with other shades of green like spruce and hunter...

It is easier than you might think to incorporate French decor into your home accessories. The landscape, architecture and style of France has such a distinct look that it is easily translated into a wide array of beautiful options - all you have to do is pay attention to some key style details. ...

Styling a beautiful holiday mantle can be frustrating. A long, narrow space of about five feet by six inches...that’s all? Wait, I have to make it fabulous? Quite a task, but one I’m totally equipped to handle. Obviously we all have our own way of decorating for the holidays so I’m...

While I do love this time of year, I'm not always a big fan of the traditional red and green holiday decor that comes with it. I prefer to take a nontraditional approach to Christmas decor. You can make your home glow and feel festive in so many creative ways. Here are a few of my top unique Christmas...

The holidays are some of the most beautiful months of the year. And yes, even here in sunny California, we love to decorate for the holidays. From sprucing up the house to a holiday dinner party tablescape, decorating for the holidays can range from simple and classic to boldly celebratory. Adding small...

Christmas is five days away. You've got all your gifts wrapped, your holiday cards written and mailed, your menus planned and prepped...and...what? That hysterical laughter you hear? That's me, because I have none of those things done. And I'll bet there's a chance you're still scrambling...

Mother's Day is less than two weeks away, and it's never too early to start planning a present that will stand out from the usual flowers, brunch, or spa treatment. May I suggest some home decor gift ideas? This year, give mom the gift of decor that speaks to her personality, style, and interests...

Yesterday the daffodils started blooming in the yard. Which got flower decor ideas blooming in my head! Tiny little flowers poking their heads up toward the sun..... ready for spring. Absolute perfection. And while I adore flowers in the garden......truthfully.....decorating with flowers inside...