The fall catalogs are rolling in and I am loving checking out the new pieces at my favorite retailers. I have so much fun seeing what is new and current in the world of home decor. In honor of the all the recent additions, I thought I would feature some of my fall favorites in the next few weeks. West Elm is first. They keep getting better with each season. They are bringing mid-century back in a beautiful way. That chandelier… Read more »
I recently finished the book, Creative Schools by Ken Robinson & Lou Aronica. You may be familiar with Ken Robinson’s famous TED Talk, “Do schools kill creativity?” It’s my all-time favorite TED Talk. And I am not alone in this. It is one of the all-time highest ranking TED Talk ever. In fact, let me say that if you have not seen it, please skip reading this post and go watch it right now. You will not regret it and I will not be… Read more »
It really seems like yesterday that I was writing THIS POST about my intentions for the summer. And somehow the boys are back in school with one week under their belt. (Sigh)… Reflecting on what my hopes and expectations were for this summer, I can see I was able to accomplish a lot of what I was looking for. Not all, but a lot. What I am happiest about is that we did achieve a “slowing down” and being more present in… Read more »
Today I wanted to share a recent family movie night selection that got four thumbs-up from our household. The movie is called “A LEGO Brickumentary”. We recently saw it for rent on iTunes and decided to check it out. So glad we did…it was a great choice for family watching. The documentary takes you through the history and future of LEGO. It was interesting from so many perspectives and kept all of us entertained. Most of all, the movie was inspiring…. Read more »
It’s time for another tour! Today I have the pleasure of bringing you a family home that blends old and new seamlessly. Sarah has done such a wonderful job creating an inviting atmosphere. Having inherited many family pieces and antiques, I really love the way she has freshened them up by mixing in fresh colors and textures. And with 3 young children and a huge dog, it is a house that is lived in, not just looked at. Sarah has not… Read more »
