Spotted in the July/August issue of Coastal Living...Well, the space itself is hard to resist, but that 1930's Loop Chair... *sigh*. This one was procured from Darrell Dean Antiques. They pop up on 1stdibs occasionally, too, but get your checkbook ready.Then I spotted these in the same issue...Variations on a theme, no? These lovelies are in the Pacific Palisades home of Steve McPherson and Jennifer LaCorte, decorated by the one … [Read more...]
Ideas Abound in the Coastal Living 2010 Idea House
October 5, 2010 by · 1 Comment
Exterior of 2010 Idea HouseThis year the editors and designers of Coastal Living magazine take us to scenic Seabrook, Washington for their 2010 Idea House. This house is packed with fabulous ideas, so I'll be posting more than once about this treasure trove. The first bright new idea that caught my eye is the use of windows and natural light in the bathrooms. If you think about the dilemmas of large windows in the bathroom-- … [Read more...]
Refresh and Impress
June 28, 2010 by · 1 Comment
Ready to cool off? Company coming? Our friends over at Coastal Living have gathered 21 refreshing beverages to offer your guests. Take a peek at a few of my favorites and then click over to Coastal Living to get these easy recipes. Your guests will be impressed!Peach FuzziesSauvignon Blanc SangriaUltimate Rum PunchPicnic Sangria (love the jars!)Photos by Howard L. Puckett, Fran Graler, and Jennifer Davick … [Read more...]
Cool Shades
June 7, 2010 by · 7 Comments
As the summer heats up, I find myself conjuring up images of cool ocean waters... and the beautiful blues and greens that soothe the soul. What if we brought those hues indoors? Blue is the one of the hot new trends in color this season, I'm finding. Not only can blue make a warm space feel cooler, but it also has a calming effect that is universal. Since the most inexpensive way to change a room is a gallon of paint, … [Read more...]
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