sharing the chic, the fulfilling and the audacious...
I’ve spoken a lot about my love of Christmas, but the reality is: I have a dirty little secret. Lukus and I have completely opposing views of what Christmas should be like. In his perfect world, there are multi-colored lights, tinsel and cut out Santas. His idea of Christmas has an overall kitschy feel. On… [Read More...]
I want to give you guys a break from my Christmas mania to share a home décor project with you. Now this is NOT something I have done myself, but something I have wanted to try since the May 2009 issue of Elle Décor. What could capture my interest for this long? Well, check out… [Read More...]
Tonight I had a lovely evening with my dear friend Lea Hetherington, interior designer extraordinaire. Not only is she a dear friend, but she is also making major strides in her career. She is currently working for a major up and coming interior designer here in Los Angeles. So, when she stopped by after work,… [Read More...]
When I was very little my mom used to teach me from flashcards. One particular set had the images of North American birds on one side and on the reverse there was the name of each bird along with some general information about the species. She would show me the image and in turn I… [Read More...]
Another fall tradition (it actually is repeated in spring) is the great closet clean. As the weather changes and I move from flip-flops to boots, it becomes necessary to update and reorganize my closet. That means a complete overhaul. As in everything comes out, is sorted and then returned to a new home. Lukus is… [Read More...]
Today really felt like fall in Los Angeles. It was cool (and rainy) and I actually wore a pair of boots and a scarf (although these were probably fashion driven decisions, not weather ones). With the advent of true autumn it feels right to take a closer look at a quintessential fall item: the pumpkin. … [Read More...]
One of the greatest challenges I have in putting together an “adult” home is the introduction of artwork. This is especially hard if you are working with a tight budget (like we are!). When the art you can actually afford is limited to the mass-produced ‘art’ found in any chain store’s home décor department, finding… [Read More...]
We just had some new neighbors move into our building. I met one of them as he was lugging boxes from the van to the apartments and needless to say I wasn’t remotely jealous of his situation. However it did get me thinking about the “How to” of moving. Between Lukus and myself, we have… [Read More...]
In my first entry I promised that the details of my life would emerge as we progress. Wait for it, wait for it… I am a tremendous control freak. I like to be my (and ideally the) best at everything. I blame my German father, who not only set the perfectionist bar high, but also… [Read More...]
