From the monthly archives:

July 2008

Observation: New Twist on Stripes

July 31, 2008

“Observation” is a new series of posts where we will all share our observations on the day’s photo. There is no expected, right or wrong comment. Just share what you see, what you notice, what is unique, what you love, what strikes you, or what is something you might have learned about design from this [...]

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Observation: Green Striped Sofas

July 29, 2008

“Observation” is a new series of posts where we will all share our observations on the day’s photo. There is no expected, right or wrong comment. Just share what you see, what you notice, what you love, what strikes you, or what is something you might have learned about design from this photo. You don’t [...]

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Learning the art of design through observation

July 28, 2008

BEAUTIFUL PHOTOS — THE CONTROVERSY: I know some people question the value of looking at beautiful homes in photos. Perhaps they really don’t understand the value of observation and learning from photos. And that is OK. We are all wired up differently and for some people this is not as fun as it is for [...]

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Sweet Escape: A Perfect Place
for Some R & R

July 25, 2008

If only I was headed for a vacation like that! Oh well, maybe someday. Happy weekend, one and all! MUAH!!!! photo: Architectural Digest Casa Triton, Mexico Need a break this weekend? Here are some other great places to escape: Swim with the Turtles! A Girl Can Dream! The Orient Express! Bali! An Adventure Like No [...]

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Style Tips: A Picture Quiz

July 24, 2008

Need some help defining your style? I can’t guarantee the results of this, but you can have some fun trying! I saw a link to a fun picture quiz on This is Glamorous’ blog and tried it myself with my spare time tonight (ooo, you caught me playing when I should have been working or [...]

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