The Number One way to give your Coastal Home a Quick Lift

I couldn’t stop looking at this photo. True, I love the coastal color of the door (it’s actually the same as ours). But in truth my eyes went right to the number ‘1206’. Of course it’s important to have your house number visible for a variety of reasons – safety, identity, etc. However, the house… Read More

Ideas and Looks We are Loving Now

    This morning on my daily walk with Max I bundled up because of the cool temperatures. But the sun was about to shine so I ‘pivoted’ to the thought that it was going to be a beautiful day after all. It seems we are all instructed to ‘pivot’ or re-direct our strategies at… Read More

How to use Colors to Change Your Mood

If you’re like us, you may feel a bit challenged with the near future. That’s certainly understandable, yet there are many things under your control. You can face the day and see the lack, the things you don’t ‘have’. Or, you can take a moment to realize the many things you have around you that… Read More

How to Select the Best Coastal Paint Colors

How to select paint colors for the home. Read More

Designer’s Best Tips for Your Coastal Home

Did you decide to update your summer home this year? That’s great news and well worth the time it takes to achieve your goals. But having a goal is only a wish, although it’s a great start. The real deal in achieving your goal is to have a plan. A plan sets the stage for… Read More

15 Surefire Ways to Winterize Your Coastal Home

How to get your home ready for winter weather. Read More

One of the Best Ways to Rethink What you Drink

Now that I’ve started our clean water for drinking at home process, I still feel I need more options for clean water in our kitchen. I would like to be able to go to our faucet and stream clear, clean water vs always using the refrigerator’s filtered water. For the most part, it would be… Read More

How to create a Timeless Look in Your Home

At the start of a new week, I have to focus on what I can accomplish and the best way to approach my goals. It can be overwhelming until I set up my daily plan. Today’s plan consists of doing what I am doing at this moment – writing to you and sharing ideas on… Read More