Blue Jeans and Embroidery
I love this look – it reminds me of a pair of favorite blue jeans that I’ve had for years – I’ve embroidered, embellished and worn them in until they really are amazing.  It seems as though that sort of “blue jean creative” comfort level can be a challenge to create in a room. Here I’ve collected a few of the newer offerings from

Love & Lies: The True Nature of Wild Orchids
I’ve been mining through the cinders of my old blog over at Typepad – picking through my favorite web scribblings from the past year and deciding what to bring over to this spot. I came across this post about orchids that had been inspired by somethin

Working Around the Thanksgiving Centerpiece
I don’t know about you but I’m thinking that Thanksgiving centerpieces are a bit of problem.   Unless you happen to have a ginormous table, or just plan on keeping every bit of food on a sideboard (or have wait staff – right) piling a mountain of veggies and flowers into the middle of the table is usually at first pretty, then a pro

Creating A Home With Kathryn Ireland
Take a spin around designer Kathryn M. Ireland’s site and you’ll probably put her new book, Creating a Home, at the top of your wish list. Love the beautiful saturated color and casual bohemian charm.  M

What a Dish
OK – I’ll admit it…I’m a dish-aholic.  I just adore tabletop of all types, vintage, ceramic, fine china…I can look at patterns for hours.  As far as I’m concerned most designs are true works of art suitable for framing or at least hanging.  If I had room I’d have dish sets by the hundreds. I think the prettiest ta