Living a Happy Life

Funky Junk Donna asked us to post "all about me" stories...not sure if this is ALL about me, but here is what I think shaped the person I am today:I am the oldest sister, one of five kids and grew up happily  in the 60s and 70s...I grew up traveling the world at age 5 and living overseas because of my dad's job.Our parents did a great job raising their kids.We first moved to Brazil.Our belongings were shipped via freight...my toys were finally here!I've also been to the...

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Are you ready for fall?

Its officially fall. The summer is over and the wreaths will be changed out for starters.I always start my decorating with my front door, do you?I layered two wreaths together, the first one is a twig wreath that hung here in the summer with a floral wreath ring layered on top. I kept the twig wreath and then added a faux bittersweet wreath. A length of sheer rust and orange plaid wired ribbon was knotted into a bow. A few fall leaves with gold glitter were tucked...

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Divine Cream and Beige

A recent visit to Martha's Vineyard found me here~let me share my favorite things...this high backed sofa done in stenciled motif with mirror cloth pillows companion wing chairAn industrial zinc topped side tablea farmhouse bench with linen cushiona greige chest of drawersa pair of spooled leg bar stoolsburlap and nailhead trim detailstenciled coffee themed lamp shade  drool worthy teardrop chandeliermy favorite item in the shop~  this French tufted bed in beige linenDi...

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RUE Magazine Party and Design Stars!

 I was invited to RUE!! This blurry shot of the Empire State building was taken by me as I hobbled along on 3" high heeled booties to the exciting premier launch party of RUE magazine at the New York Design Center! The streets were blocked from a United Nations convey and all the secret service buzzing by in Escalades. We had to exit the cab and hoof it to the party over one mile in those damn heels.Caitlin Flemming, Anne Sage, Alaina Kaczmarski,...

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