Ever since we took that wonderful trip to Barcelona a few years back, my husband has been making us beautiful paellas that we enjoy sharing with friends or at holiday time. Last night's paella was superb!
Sunday, December 26, 2010
Christmas Paella
Ever since we took that wonderful trip to Barcelona a few years back, my husband has been making us beautiful paellas that we enjoy sharing with friends or at holiday time. Last night's paella was superb!
Saturday, December 25, 2010
Happy Christmas
My husband surprised me Christmas morning with this aluminum tree that I had been wanting. He scoured ebay, got vintage ornaments separately and hung them all very early this morning. I have to say, I wept like a baby when I saw it!
Thursday, December 23, 2010
If it makes me happy..........
Washing dishes is so much less of a chore now that I have this little sweetie to look at, at my kitchen window!!!
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
yogic xmas
Jolie Madame
Originally uploaded by ondiraiduveau
I kind of like how it looks like this woman is doing yoga while wrapping her gifts. Good reminder to me to get a class in this week!
Naughty or Nice
Candy Cane NO.3
Originally uploaded by sarahtroester
Come Xmas eve, hopefully I'll have everything wrapped and under the tree and looking a bit glam. Maybe not quite as glam as this.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Flower Power
Flavor Paper Kabloom Modern Wallpaper
Boy, do I love this wallpaper. But at $350.00 a roll, it's not happening any time soon!
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Sweet 16/black light/highlighter party
Have spent weeks preparing for my daughter's sweet 16. We had a black light/highlighter/glow party last night and it was a huge success. Here are some highlights! Got a big bang for our buck on a small budget!
Monday, September 20, 2010
Bliss in print
Excited to check this out! Nothing is better than print media, sorry blogosphere but you are just not the same for inspiration!
Friday, September 10, 2010
Labor Day
This is the second Labor Day that we have snuck in one last hurrah to the Cape. And this past weekend was Gorgeous!!! Here are some highlights!
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Feeling Groovy
Just got my new rugs this morning for my bathroom. You can check them out here and online at:www.vitafutura.com They are the Mandala rugs in Saffron.
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Jackpot
Hit my favorite resale shops again today and scored this mint condition Heywood Wakefield nightstand for a mere $41.00. A similar model from the encore line I see online for $450-$800.00. Crazy..........Mine seems to have knobs so I'm not sure if it's just a poor cousin but I'm considering it a major coup nonetheless!
Disco Inferno
Not sure where I am going to put this yet but I have always wanted a bigger disco ball to hang from the ceiling all the time. Let's face it, life should always be a party. I got this one in TJ's and it was quite amusing how put off all the onlookers were who saw me purchase it. Folks just don't get my desire to have a good time!
Monday, August 2, 2010
SCORE!!!!
So happy to have found this awesome TOLIX Stool at my local resale shop for an amazing $18.00!It is in mint condition and is going to be a great addition to my new bathroom!
Saturday, July 24, 2010
Kitchen Inspiration
One of the great shops I found in the Netherlands is http://www.kitschkitchen.nl/home/home_uk.php
Check it out!
Belgium
A highlight of our trip was visiting our dear TinTin and the Tove Jansson Exhibit at the comic museum!
UK, Amsterdam and Belgium
Just got back from our family vacation to the UK to visit our wonderful friends and then traveling in Amsterdam and Belgium. This is a mermaid from the covered market in Oxford that is beautifully adorned!
Monday, June 14, 2010
Needing a bit more color!
We still have to paint all the trim and design the stained glass window that will be shining into the dressing room from the front stairs. I am thinking red for the accent color in the bathroom in towels and mat because even with the shower curtain, it's still looking a bit subdued for my liking.
BATHROOM UPDATE
Our branch fixture in all it's glory.
The Happy D sink by Duravit
The closet turned dressing area.
A blurry tub photo.
My little dressing area inspired by my friend at Portland Sunshine!
GRADUATION
I know I've been really out of the blogosphere as of late, but as any parent of a high school senior knows, life has been absolutely insane! I am happy to report that all the many parties and events we planned and hosted this month (I think there were 4 or 5), were highly successful! Things are just starting to slow down. One more week of teaching and have already started to plan my fall dance schedule.
Monday, May 31, 2010
Tile is up
Tiling finished up over the weekend, it's all so shiny and pristine so far. I do love the spa feel but must confess that I although I don't miss my nasty old tub, I kind of miss the funky feel it had. I'm sure once I add some of my treasures, it will feel a bit more like me. Plumbing fixtures go in on wednesday!
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Check me out on Isak!
One of my favorite Artists/Blogs has my home featured on their blog. Check it out:
Sunday, May 16, 2010
Prom Weekend
Big rite of passage here with lots of time and energy going into the Prom and hosting the after party sleepover. Luckily, my son said it was the best 17 hours ever! 
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Bliss
If you follow your bliss, you put yourself on a kind of track that has been there all the while, waiting for you, and the life that you ought to be living is the one you are living. When you can see that, you begin to meet people who are in your field of bliss, and they open doors to you. I say, follow your bliss and don’t be afraid, and doors will open where you didn’t know they were going to be.”~ Joseph Campbell in Reflections in the Art of Living: A Joseph Campbell Companion