Are you looking for a rug but nervous about too much pattern? Are you asking yourself if a patterned rug and drapes will clash with each other? It can be a little nerve-racking trying to coordinate these two big design features for any room. But finding rugs that go with my patterns is a walk […]
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New Year and Old Loves
When I first learned to paint in oils, I loved it! I painted realistic pieces, apples, vases of flowers, that kind of thing. But then I fell in love with my Mac and graphics took over my soul! Granted, all of my textile designs start out with a pencil or some black gouache and a […]
Simple Symmetry | Styling Your Art and Accessories
“In a room that’s got symmetry, you’re going to feel inherently more comfortable and more relaxed. Your mind looks at it and understands it in a minute and you don’t have to spend all that time trying to figure out how do I get comfortable in that space.”-Timothy Corringan via Business of Home Right? Our […]
A New Fabric Collection – Encanta
It’s late summer but I’m already looking forward to Fall. I’m ready to be a little chilly. I think September is my favorite month. Weather-wise it’s the perfect time to be over at the beach. And on the valley side of the Santa Cruz mountains, the leaves will be turning on all their Fall colors […]
Twins are More Fun!
Twin beds are so charming! Whether you’re designing a guest room or a room for the kids or grandkids, look at it as an invitation to break out of the blah and go bold! Styling a space that is both fun and classic is easy when you start with pattern – and upholstered beds are […]
Classic, Romantic, California Style
Last week I spent some time perusing the fun antique shops in Soquel. Some of the shops are so wonderfully curated and although I’m not a huge fan of using too much vintage in decorating I do believe a couple of pieces go a long way to getting that collected look. I saw quite a […]
Giving for 2021
It’s so difficult to think about selling and running a business when there’s so much unrest in our country. It’s hard not to feel guilty for having the luxuries of a nice home and a healthy family, let alone food and safety, when others are suffering so. But, at the same time, we can’t give […]
Sweet Escapes
Sometimes all we need is a cozy place to escape to – for just a little while. A quiet corner with some squishy pillows and a good book or magazine to read can be just what the mind and spirit needs. A sweet escape. As a kid I remember ducking into my blanket fort with […]
YouTube and the Beast
I’ve been finding more and more great tutorials on YouTube. Illustrator tips and tricks, Photoshop stuff, but I could not find a decent vid on how to trim and train my beast of a bougainvillea! I’ve not given up. I’ll get there. It’s just a little daunting. So many thorns! So high up on the […]