As I pare down my belongings even further in 2017, I'm keeping in mind a few things: the Minimalists' idea of "just in case" (getting rid of things I think I need if I can replace it easily within 20 miles for under $20); Marie Kondo's method of keeping only what brings me joy (practical…

Need more white space at my home.

  I've long been a fan of Ingrid Jansen's style and work.  I'm particularly smitten with her kitchen these days.  She took a plan cabinet door and turned it into the cutest pinboard.  Then she organized her beautiful dishes on an antique serving cart.  Beautiful.   All images are copyright wood & wool stool and…

Sonia was interviewed for Socialite Family – a French blog – and a tour of her house is shown. My favorites are the pretty outdoor space, the cozy accents, and the organized bathroom! Credits Photos : Constance Gennari thesocialitefamily.com    

Kristen Ziegler is a home and office organizing expert whose home reflects the aesthetic she brings to clients' office and home locations.  You can see the before/after photos here.  “Make what is necessary beautiful.” — Kristen Ziegler, Owner of Minima   photo credit: Kip Dawkins Photography

Emily Henderson reveals pretty colors for spring. Makes me want to shop for a bit of pretty to add to my living room.

  photos via krickelin 

  A pretty house in Lille, France.  My favorite is either the pretty blue wall color or the little collections in the kitchen!  For more photos, visit So-Deco, a pretty, French blog  - a favorite of mine for quite a while now.   

What a homey place to live!          \           via style files  Credits & source: images by S. Swalwell for Inside Out.

Florence Mars is an expatriate from France who lives in New York with her husband and three children in a pretty Brooklyn townhouse.        via French magazine Milk