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- Read This Before You Buy Another Throw Pillow!(in photo two 24" squares, one 22" square and one 18 x 26")How do you know what size throw pillows will work for you? Liana, "The Pillow Master" has a great eye and is an excellent seamstress for all soft fabric décor. Here ar...
- Room Makeovers And Affordable "Refreshes" Are Top Of The ListHey...so I've done about 20 of the simple things on my list: 32 THINGS TO DO FOR YOURSELF IN 2017 including taking new yoga classes, making a sugar scrub and brewing green iced tea...more to go, but it feels great! Other blogge...
- 32 THINGS TO DO FOR YOURSELF IN 2017on Dec 30, 2016 in self improvement goalsLast night, I snapped this photo while walking Chief and reflecting on self improvement. I started a list for myself and ended up with a blog post that I hope will be useful for you, too. 1. Stretch a littl...
- MASTER BATH BEFORE/AFTER: Fresh MediterraneanMy mother and sister live together in San Diego, California. I'm here helping my elderly mom with errands and Christmas preparations while trying to give my sister a break. It's so great to have quality time with them. And I am exci...
- Ideas From the Traditional Home Napa Show HouseLast week, I met Cindy Hattersley and Pat Huber in Napa, California to tour the Traditional Home Show House. This is the second year they have let me tag along on their little adventure.Thanks, guys!Can you se...
- December Randomness, Inexpensive Gifts and RecipesHow are your holidays shaping up? Since we are going to San Diego for Christmas, our holiday decorations here in SF are mostly on our mantel. But, we picked up my sister's tree before we left after Thanksgiving.Here's Howard and my s...
- Segreto Vignettes and Other Awesome Books I've been reading some great books, such as the new Segreto Vignettes, by Leslie Sinclair. It can be pre-ordered. It's amazing what she and her artisans can do! The finishes they create really bring homes up to date. Here...
- SIX Ways to Update Your Dining Room NOW for FallCould your dining room use a refresh before the weather gets cooler? These days, people entertain less formally and it's a good idea to have a dining room that feels approachable. Like you could serve take-out pizza and salad as easily as...
- Project Design: Exceptionally Clever Chair MakeoverWhen Cindy Hattersley and I were brainstorming Project Design ideas, she suggested updating a granny chair or garage sale find.I thought, I have two chairs in our living room that REALLY need help (or donating) but do I really want to show them...
- The Next Project DesignA new Project Design is coming THIS Friday. It's going to be:"Exceptionally Clever Chair Makeovers." Here are some of my past chair fixer-uppers.When reupholstering you can change details. For example, we changed the back and added...
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