It's Complicated

I spent this independence weekend out at a fairly remote lake cabin with my magnificent family. While I usually stock up on a variety of reading materials my favorite creative fix came in the form of a movie. If you haven't already seen the movie It’s Complicated. I recommend it with two thumbs up, if not for the story line or characters then solely for the sake of the house decorating. I wanted to live in Meryl Streeps house. To take a bath in that amazing claw foot tub after swimming in her equally a-may-a-zing pool and then sit for desert at her incredible dining table. My husband even had to ogle over the front door. The link from Traditional Home magazines cover is http://www.traditionalhome.com/design_decorating/showhouses/set-design_ss5.html. Eye-candy with several photos of the Santa Barbara home. The production designer John Hutman and set director Beth Rubion styled the 1020's Spanish Style Ranch in a Belgian look with natural wood and textiles.

Feeling Blue makes me Happy

Rain Rain go away come back on Bobby Day. We used to sing this in school not to be unkind we like the kid, but his name rhymed. This spring it's been RAINING so much for the east side. I love it though; rainy weather gives the excuse to layer or wear boots a little farther into the year. Although it’s what’s on the inside that counts, sometimes the outside stuff represents who we want to be. Recently I have been attracted to blue. Especially navy because it's so fresh, confident and mysterious---and I want to be all of those.

In the Beginning

I just got back from Farm Chicks and feel so full of creative energy I thought today is the day to make a blog. So to begin this momentous journey I'll simply copy someones else's genius.

To live content with small means;
to seek elegance rather than luxury,
and refinement rather than fashion;
to be worthy, not respectable; and
weathly, not rich; to stydy hard, think
quietly, talk gently, act frankly...to
listen to stars and buds, to babes and
sages, with open heart; await occasions,
hurry never...this is my symphony.
-William Henry Channing