I?m back in California and happy to be home even though our state has suffered from a ton of floods due to the repeating storms. I completed a few projects at the Florida house before I departed, I?ll be sharing those in the coming weeks. My living room sofa finally arrived, so I?ll share that decorated space, and I finished a patio makeover which made a big difference to our outdoor lounging area.
My daughter flies back to the east coast to return to university tomorrow, and my son has returned to high school so we?re back into our routine. It was nice having our family together for a month over the holiday season. I?m starting up my ceramics practice again with continuing education on the wheel at my local studio. I?m looking forward to being more creative with that medium and having pieces to sell in the coming months. Favorite links from the week:

This layered colonial home, don?t miss the clever custom bunk bed system.
This weekend New York getaway dressed in neutrals.
This sophisticated home in Newport Heights.
This post and beam kit cabin in the Catskills.
This is a clever way to hide your router.
The Japanese art of repairing pottery: kintsugi.
The perfect winter meal: white bean and kale soup.
Great comments here —> the best advice your therapist told you.

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