“Real comfort, visual and physical, is vital to every room.” Mark Hampton
I’m always curious about both fashion and home interior trends. It’s a little easier with fashion. A couple of well-thought-out pieces can update your look with little effort. But the home is another canvas that entails a bit more thought. It’s one thing to fold a couple of pieces of clothing…
Always keep your eyes open. Keep watching. Because whatever you see can inspire you… Grace Coddington | Vogue Creative Director
My husband is a good sport. Only once in our years together has he said, “enough with the pillows!” And, now, in retrospect, I have to agree. I think, at the time, I had nine or ten pillows…
You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have…Maya Angelou
I loved playing with paper dolls. My favorite was the ‘dress-up outfits. It was probably an assortment of goofy-looking prom dresses. But, what did I know, I was probably 6 or 7 years old. When I ran across this article on Vogue.com/runway, I bookmarked it, and…
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication… Leonardo Da Vinci
There are; 271 sunny days in Honolulu. The average temperature is 85 degrees. Blocks to the beach from my house – two! Average time per day spent in my bedroom; eight hours – seven hours with my eyes closed.
Most of my friends had typical girly teenage bedrooms. The walls were papered with movie…
We all need a special place. Not so much to find balance at this time in our lives. But, a sanctuary in which to explore the terrain of our creative landscape…Annabelle Graham
What comes after the balancing act that we, as women, have been performing for years? Once the ‘balance beam’ of a hectic life, has been traversed where do we find ourselves? The pyramid…
Life is about using the whole box of crayons….RuPaul
I thought we would start with the 2020 “Color of the Year.” According to Pantone(Color Institute), it is Classic Blue #19-4052. The Pantone Color System is the Queen of universal color matching. Originated in 1963 to help solve the complicated color matching problems in the printing…
Learn to look not just with your eyes but with your heart. Find the things that connect with you. Then you will know how to design your home? Kelly Hoppen | Designer
The Doll house
I don’t remember having a favorite doll. What I do remember is the tin dollhouse. Two-story, traditional. Two bedrooms, one bath up,…
Creativity takes courage……Henri Matisse
I live in a city that supports and encourages varied artists and multiple art galleries. But, outside the exhibits and galleries, there is a thriving Street Art scene that demands attention for the talented group of artiest that contribute to the beauty of the city.
Moving away from the flat surface of a building or wall, street artists around the…
