We passed thru the 2019 holiday season, and then got hit by 2020. (20/20: What I hoped represented “Perfect Vision.”) Perfect Vision? Amid all the 2020 confusion, I was preparing to retire. People asked, me are you sure you want to retire? Um, YES!!! We house shopped all over AZ (literally) for the perfect retirement … Continue reading My Retirement Reality
Category: Renovate
Leader, Follower, or Free Spirit?
I’ve lived thru a few home decor trends. Finishes have now transitioned to matte gold and brass fixtures in new and remodeled homes; a color pallet I practically eliminated from my decor years ago. Honestly, I wasn’t sure I could revisit that look, but surprisingly, I managed to splash a little bit into my home. … Continue reading Leader, Follower, or Free Spirit?
Decorating on a Budget
I gotta confess, I’m an HGTV junkie. Several of the shows inspire me to want to redecorate my home over and over again. I can watch the same show again and again, and see something I never noticed before. Let’s face it, we live in an immediate world, and most of us want what we … Continue reading Decorating on a Budget
I Love East Coast Antiques & Crafts…
I absolutely love to visit historical places on the east coast. I love the antiques. I love the crafts. I love old brick, old rock walls, old glass, and old wood. I love getting inspired by different colors and textures. I leave these places with a desire to create things! Here’s a few inspirational photos … Continue reading I Love East Coast Antiques & Crafts…
Design Problem Solved…
We bought a new construction house in 2016. We didn’t get to pick fixtures, colors, or other touches. We were only allowed to pick the exterior colors based on 3 choices offered by the builder, and we were able to pick the finish on the fixtures. Turns out the house had a bathroom faucet design … Continue reading Design Problem Solved…