CRACK OR NO CRACK?

I have a love for concrete floors. This is a far cry from how I felt when building this home. I wanted tile, but I reluctantly caved in to have polished concrete floors. After spending extra money on several different types of additives, added to the concrete mix to keep it from cracking, my floor…Read more

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

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  Please, make sure you use your waves, and choppy seas, to help elevate you in your life, because without them we wouldn’t be who we are today. With each wave, we become more and more refined.   Have a great Monday!

FEATURE FRIDAY – DAVID MICHAEL MILLER

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The talent I see that comes across my screen never ceases to amaze me, just when you think you have seen all there is to offer another beautiful designers work pops up! Half the time the most difficult part is narrowing it down to only one home. David Michael Miller Associates is a designer who’s…Read more

HIGH GLOSS WHITE CABINETS

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  I remember years ago, probably in the early 90′s seeing a high gloss white kitchen and thinking it was the ugliest thing I had ever laid my eyes on. Back then I was all about traditional, and getting the hand painted look on my cupboard doors. Fast forward several years, and I have completely…Read more

ROBBINS ARCHITECTURE

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I still maintain, that some of the best architecture comes from a traditional form paired back in a more modern, minimal way. I don’t in anyway think it takes away from the beauty of a traditional style, rather it is a fresh and updated approach to an otherwise traditional look. Celeste Robbins of Robbins Architecture, located in…Read more

MASCULINE DESIGN

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One thing that hasn’t changed for me over the years, is my love for masculine style. There has always just been something about this style that has made me feel at home. I have never really been a girly girl,even in my choice of clothing. Although I like to dress nice, I always tend towards…Read more

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

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I know that this quote has been around for a long time, but the first time I heard it was on the movie Hotel Marigold. My husband reminds me of this one at least once a week, especially when I seem to be over reacting or stressing about something. It just seems to put me…Read more

FEATURE FRIDAY – THANK YOU KOHLER

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I know most of you are quite familiar with Kohler and the beautiful products that they offer. The reason I have decided to feature them today is because of the customer service they offer. I recently had a serious issue with my kitchen faucet the Karbon. Now I agree that after paying a substantial amount…Read more

A LOOK I’M LOVING – A MONOCHROMATIC COLOR SCHEME

Whoa, that was a mouth full! The color scheme I am talking about is on the exterior, although I’ve always loved the look inside too.I seem to see this color option though popping up a lot, and I am a huge fan. It seems fresh, and a nice change from the more common contrast. Whether…Read more

WICKED WEDNESDAY – THE BOVINA HOUSE

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Sometimes beauty comes in the simplest shapes and forms, not that there is anything wrong with intricate details, but as I get older I simply appreciate more and more the art of the plain and simple. This house is one such beauty. From the outside it is simple in structure, but walk in the front…Read more