House in Toguchi is a project designed by Sakai Architects. Designed for an emergency medicine physician and beautician couple with three children and a dog, the house with a small hair salon is located in a lush area overlooking the Pacific Ocean...
Thanksgiving week greetings! We?re baking pies and brining the bird and in between we’re decking the halls. We still don?t have our tree but I?ve been adding touches of faux greenery here and there.
These picture frame boughs are an easy way to... -
I?ve been working extra hours in my community ceramics studio getting ready for holiday markets coming up next month. I’ve become more skilled at throwing clay on the wheel and now have a collection of decorated and glazed vessels that will be... -
Mountain Top Residence designed by Dick Clark + Associates is a visionary residential design project sited at the peak of a street in the exclusive Balcones neighborhood. This stunning residence exhibits a unique blend of modern aesthetics, comfort,... -
I just returned from checking on our house in Florida and while there it was nice weather in the 70s, but on the last day it rained and I sat in our living room with the electric fireplace on under a cozy blanket reading a book and it was bliss!... -
Let’s dive into some great ideas for repurposing wooden pallets that will not only keep you busy on cold and rainy days, but will also add a touch of charm
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Sunshine Canyon Residence is a project designed by Hacker. Located at 7,300 feet, high above the city of Boulder, Colorado, the Sunshine Canyon Residence accentuates its dramatic site by juxtaposing a simple form with the steep contours of a... -
I?m in Florida this weekend checking up on our house and enjoying the sunshine before returning to California on Tuesday. Friday I went to the sand sculpting competition on Siesta Key beach, what fun to see so much creativity rising from the white... -
We may be in the thick of a full blown heat wave up here, but it’s officially fall in my soul and I find myself craving this. What is this you ask" Well it’s none other than the most beautiful modern day rustic retreat I’ve seen.... -
Do you all recall the Halloween village I made back in September" Well?. surprise, I?ve reinvented it as a Christmas village. I hinted at the end of that post that this would be a great idea and sure enough, it was! This DIY Christmas village is... -
In a world of mass-produced furniture, upcycling offers a unique way to breathe new life into forgotten pieces. It’s a chance to add your personal style, promote sustainability, and unleash
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Season?s greetings! Now that it?s November it?s full steam ahead on the holiday decorating. I?ve created new art prints for the 2023 season and they are all available in my online shop.
Included in the holiday art collection are the six vintage... -
Title: “Coastal Elegance: The Modern Beach House Embracing Nature’s Beautyâ€Â
Nestled along the pristine shoreline, a modern and contemporary beach house designed by Habitat Studio Architects stands as a testament to architectural innovation... -
Lubbock Lines is a project designed by Dick Clark + Associates. Nestled in the heart of Lubbock, Texas, Lubbock Lines stands as a striking testament to contemporary architecture and family living. This unique one-story home extends across two lots,... -
We?re in full preparations for hosting Thanksgiving and I?m off to buy the staples and pick up the turkey tomorrow. We took on two home improvement projects last week, having the gutters and eaves and shutters of our house painted before the rains... -
The jingle of bells and the red and white coffee cups can only signify one thing ? the holidays are near, and I vote that it’s officially time to bring a little winter wonderland home. As I age I’ve realized that decorating for the... -