Moving into a new house often involves painting interior house surfaces such as walls, trim and cabinets. This has certainly been the case with our recent move. We’ve painted the kitchen cabinets, painted the master bedroom, and painted walls and trim around new doors and windows. I’d like to share the top 15 things I learned during my recent painting marathon.
We’ve all come to expect impressive design and decor ideas from high end hotels. But, while you may have to look a little harder, you can also find inspiration during a stay at a standard chain hotel. It’s worth the effort to look for these details when staying away from home. Not only can you touch and examine them in detail but you can also live with them for a short time and put them to the test. Let’s look at some examples, taken from a range of hotels, from my travels far and near.
A well-placed vintage piece adds character and completes the story of your home. Let me show you how a vintage container, specifically designed for Dutch rusk, brings back memories for me.
Recently I heard designer Ingrid Fetell Lee give a TED Talk titled “Where Joy Hides and How To Find It”. Her ideas resonated with me and so I delved deeper into “The Aesthetics of Joy”. In today’s post, I share some of my favorite joyful moments and objects from my travels as well as from my own home and surroundings.