In last Wednesday's post, I shared with you what was upcoming in my life. School finals, work, kids, blah, blah, blah. Just Keep Swimming. Last Tuesday I met with an elected board to discuss a huge remodeling/design job for a condo clubhouse. They loved my concept and said that they wanted to present it at the homeowners meeting. They would need all the final construction recommendations, plus all of the furniture, accessory, paint, tile and flooring selections and of course the final ... View the Post
Archives for May 2009
Apron Strings
I grew up watching television reruns that featured dedicated homemakers such as June Cleaver. They were such wonderful mothers. Who wouldn't want to be tied up in their Apron Strings? Apron Strings I often laughed myself silly viewing the antics of hopeful starlet turned housewife, Lucy Ricardo. It somehow always seemed wrong to me if Alice wore anything other than her standard uniform. Commercials often showed images of women in the kitchen. Magazines of the day ... View the Post
Chihuly and A Message From Laura
The Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix is currently running an outdoor exhibit entitled Chihuly: The Nature of Glass. Chihuly and A Message From Laura. Chihuly and A Message From Laura The glorious creations shown are by the artist Dale Chihuly whose work can be found in more than 200 museums worldwide. His hand-blown glass sculptures have been referred to as "liquid light". Here is a close up of my favorite piece: "The Blue and Purple Boat". Most of his creations are simply ... View the Post
A Great Nest For Great Guests
Mr. Decor and I entertain and open our home to guests quite regularly. Time and again we hear comments such as "You make everything look so easy and flow so smoothly." The key is advanced planning. I thought I would share some of my favorite tips with you, as the vacation and visiting season swiftly approaches. So that you too can have A Great Nest For Great Guests. A Great Nest For Great Guests I'll begin in the sleeping area. I firmly believe that a restful nights sleep begins with ... View the Post