decorating

Bring on Fall

by Shelly September 14, 2011

Now that Labor Day has come and gone I am completely ready for the cooler weather of Fall to begin.  But here in Southern California we really don’t feel the change from Summer to Fall until mid to late October.  August and September can be quite hot! In any case, I’ve noticed myself trying to [...]

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Boats on the brain

by Shelly August 4, 2011

Apparently I am need of a day out at sea!  I have sailboats and anything nautical on the brain this week. The weather HAS been quite glorious lately and my mind is in desperate need of some fresh air and sunshine.  Today I took a few hours to scurry around the house, put upa few [...]

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Entry Ways

by Shelly April 27, 2011

I’ve always wanted a beautiful entry way where I could unload my bags, file away mail, hang the dog leash, and touch up my lipstick on the way out the door. Unfortunately, it seems that we have yet to live in a house with a proper entry way at all. In the house we just [...]

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spooky decor for your home

by Shelly October 19, 2010

Although my favorite time of the year is actually the warm months of Summer, I absolutely LOVE Halloween!  I guess it’s the actress in me that just adores the idea of dressing up in costume and putting on crazy makeup. Oh yeah, and I love a wig!  But my love for this spooky time of [...]

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Fall Color

by Shelly September 29, 2010

When I picked the kiddo up from preschool yesterday she proudly handed me her latest Picasco-esque painting done in all orange. She exclaimed happily upon doing so, “Mommy I like orange, do you like orange? Orange is the best color. What color do you like? I like Orange!”. I of course started cracking up! Orange [...]

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