Spent tonight decluttering an embarrassingly untidy dining area which doubles as my entryway.  Thus I removed dozens of items that don't belong there….but seemed a great place to dump bags at the time. ("the time" being every night for the past month!). Then with the temps outside being 83 with high humidity requiring my cleaning…

A beautiful apartment in Linnaeus, Sweden, that is for sale.  Any takers?!   That balcony is my favorite! images

Beautiful, colorful, organized home! Beth's house was featured in an Apartment Therapy house tour. I love it!  Hadn't thought of turning baskets sideways to use on shelves to containerize items.  Brilliant idea!! Just spent a long weekend away on two trips: one to see a friend and one to see family. Felt like I was…

…some glimpses into flora's house….     bye for now!  s.    

  This kitchen – with its dark paint, wooden crates, baskets and wooden island – is just what I would want for my kitchen.  Maxwell of Apartment Therapy noticed a trend of darker paint colors being selected for homes, and I can now see why.  It contrasts so prettily with the rustic accessories and furniture!…

Images of a home that will be in a new Paumes book. I’m a reader who usually has about three books going at one time and always have a book with me no matter what. (Feel naked without a book, lipgloss, cell phone and keys when I leave the house.) Am a fan of the…

Here's a gorgeous photo of granita taken by the Pioneer Woman.  It looks so deliciously icy, I could go for one right this minute!  When did May bring 90 degree temps and high humidity – and carry over into June?! I suppose what will make it tolerable is granita like this, cool swimming pools and…

Molly Ringwald's book is waiting for me at the library. So patiently. Saying "Please pick me up soon so you can read me. You've been waiting for style advice from Molly Ringwald forever…especially since she lived in France – your adopted home country!"

  Yep. Blogs + coffee = yummy morning.  Especially when you add hazelnut creamer which is not really hazelnut nor creamer as it's full of all these interesting things that are not natural ingredients. Am wondering if there's creamer out there that is really creamer and really has a natural flavoring?? Thankful today for cooler…

  Early June here and it's already averaging 90 degrees with high humidity.  Naturally I'm thinking "summer!" and this collage does say "summer!". image