Caught My Eye, Vol. 45
Mar 13 2015 · 0 comments · Caught My Eye ·0
Here are a few of the things that Caught My Eye this week…
Ready for Spring
Mar 11 2015 · 0 comments · Inspiration, Posh Pinterest Boards ·0
Venturing to Philly last week and attending the Philadelphia Flower Show served to treat me to a tantalizing preview of Spring with all its luscious color and beautiful blooms. Now that I’m home the only color I seem to see when I look out the window is white ~ still. Winter can’t hold on forever though, even in New England. It might even hit 60 degrees today ~ wahoo! I went searching my Pinterest boards for over-the-top colorful inspiration and my Goldilocks Would Love To Sit Here board did not disappoint. Come take a peek…
Shades of Gray
Mar 10 2015 · 0 comments · My Paintings ·0
In my continuing efforts to improve my painting skills, I am taking a Drawing Class with Judy Rossman at the South Shore Art Center. Judy is an outstanding teacher with a very academic approach that is helping me draw objects with more confidence. Instead of a painting this week, I thought I would share one of our “homework” assignments which involved drawing and shading…
Caught My Eye, Volume 44
Mar 06 2015 · 0 comments · Caught My Eye ·0
Here are a few of the things that Caught My Eye this week..
Philadelphia Flower Show, Part 2
Mar 05 2015 · 0 comments · Flowers and Gardening, Travel ·0
{Read about Part 1 of my visit to the Philadelphia Flower Show here}
Continuing on with our visit to the 2015 Philadelphia Flower Show, I adored this next category. The challenge was to create a piece of jewelry from organic materials (Things found in your yard? Not in my backyard!).
My friend Sarah Boynton, representing the Hingham Garden Club, made this piece…it was magnificent!
The Philadelphia Flower Show, Part 1
Mar 04 2015 · 0 comments · Flowers and Gardening, Travel ·0
For Christmas, my daughter Emily gifted me with a trip to Philadelphia to visit the world famous Philadelphia Flower Show. This past weekend it was finally time to go!
A Poem & A Painting: With A Fleece As White As Snow
Mar 02 2015 · 0 comments · A Poem & A Painting, My Paintings ·0
Once again we woke up to Monday morning snow here. They say that Spring is 18 days away ~ it can’t come soon enough! What could be more appropriate than a poem & a painting with a snow theme…
Caught My Eye: Oscars 2015 Edition
Feb 27 2015 · 0 comments · Caught My Eye ·0
While there may have been mixed reactions to the show, Oscars fashion always delivers! Here are a few of my favorites that Caught My Eye on the Red Carpet…
Larger Than Light Trend Watch Feature
Feb 26 2015 · 0 comments · Design Elements, Press ·0
Part of my job as an Interior Designer and Design Blogger is to continually educate myself about our industry, particularly in the areas of products and trends. This is something I pride myself on and very much enjoy. So I was thrilled when Littman Brands asked me to be part of their Larger Than Light, Winter 2015 issue Trend Watch column.
BlogTour Vegas: Wood-Mode Fine Cabinetry for Every Room & Everyone
Feb 25 2015 · 4 comments · BlogTour Vegas ·1
Wood-Mode, a luxury custom cabinetry manufacturer and BlogTour Vegas sponsor, had one of the most popular booths on the show floor at KBIS. When you have exquisite cabinetry in a diverse range of styles, finishes, and applications you are sure to draw a crowd. However when you add puppies…well, talk about over the top!
A Poem & A Painting: Double Blessing
Feb 23 2015 · 0 comments · A Poem & A Painting, My Paintings ·0
My daughter Emily’s friend recently gave birth to the most wonderful ‘double blessing’ ~ twins! I loved painting this special pink and blue nest, so petite and precious…
Caught My Eye, Volume 43
Feb 20 2015 · 0 comments · Caught My Eye ·1
Here are a few of the things that Caught My Eye this cold, snowy, busy week…
BlogTour Vegas: The Wonderful World of Walker Zanger
Feb 18 2015 · 0 comments · BlogTour Vegas, Design Elements ·0
With a proud tradition rooted in the ancient quarries of Europe and spanning to the present day Central Mexican Highlands where craftsmen finish terra cotta tile by hand, Walker Zanger is one of the world’s most respected luxury stone and tile companies. Inspired by architecture, art, fashion and nature, Walker Zanger offers their clients prized marble and stone from quarries throughout the world, each individually selected and evaluated by their experienced stone masters.
A Recipe & A Painting: Chicken Soup
Feb 17 2015 · 0 comments · A Poem & A Painting, Food & Drink, My Paintings ·2
With temperatures dipping below zero during our brutal stretch of Winter here in the Boston area, I thought I would cheer myself up with a painting of the ingredients of a delicious and soothing soup. Of course after painting the all the ingredients, why not actually make soup as well?…
BlogTour Vegas: Mr. Steam & TALA
Feb 16 2015 · 0 comments · BlogTour Vegas ·0
While I was in Las Vegas with BlogTourVegas I won ~ and I won BIG!
No, probably not what you’re thinking. I didn’t gamble except once at the airport enroute home ($1 slot). Rather, I was a winner at the Wheel of Wellness! Conducted by Martha Orellana, aka Mrs. Steam, VP of Sales & Marketing for Mr. Steam.
Caught My Eye: My Romantic Valentine Edition
Feb 13 2015 · 0 comments · Caught My Eye, Holiday ·0
Valentine’s Day is here! You must know by now that I adore everything about Valentine’s Day ~ the cards (especially handmade ones), the flowers, the kisses… aaah. This special day of Love seemed like the perfect time to bring back the Caught Me Eye feature, with a special Valentine theme. Come take a peek at a few of the things that Caught My Eye for a Romantic Valentine’s Day…
BlogTourVegas: Top Knobs, Collections of Unsurpassed Quality
Feb 11 2015 · 2 comments · BlogTour Vegas ·0
The finishing touch of a cabinet in the Kitchen, Bath, or Closet is the adornment of the drawers and storage areas. Similar to accessorizing your ensemble, decorative hardware brings the bling and is the jewelry of the cabinet.
BlogTour Vegas: TOTO, People First Innovation
Feb 10 2015 · 2 comments · BlogTour Vegas ·0
As a young girl, I grew up in a home with 4 younger sisters and my Mom ~ in a house that had one bathroom.
A Poem & A Painting: It’s All In The Kiss
Feb 09 2015 · 0 comments · A Poem & A Painting ·0
With all the snow that has fallen, and continues to fall, it seems that Valentine’s Day is sneaking up on us this year. I have been posting some of my favorite Valentines I’ve received, one a day over on my Instagram, please do take a peek! In the meantime, today I thought I’d share a Valentine inspired painting…
BlogTour Vegas: Wilsonart
Feb 05 2015 · 0 comments · BlogTour Vegas ·1
Wilsonart Residential Laminates opened my eyes to a whole new world of surfaces and creativity at the KBIS show during BlogTour Vegas ~ and believe me, this is NOT your grandmother’s laminate!