I'm a recently married, mostly-Southern, 30-something "housewife" with my own career though I relish my time spent decorating, entertaining, gardening, and designing. Please join this Southern Housewife in my Aspiration of living a very full life! Feel free to contact me at emmie2008 at gmail dot com.
Remember to Have Fun and PLAY!!
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So today, I chose this funny flower as reminder for myself as I'm
rediscovering how to PLAY again ^_^ Life should be fun. I'm starting to
do thin...
Upcoming Event: Dwell on Design #DODLA
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Hey my lovely readers! I'm still here, although it's been a while since I
last blogged! A lot has happened over the last year, including giving birth
to ou...
Visit us at our new site
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We've moved on over to a new domain.
Visit www.caitlincreerinteriors.com for more design inspiration and info on
our recent projects.
Thanks for follow...
Casual Spring Pieces
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My two fashion choices tend to be an overarching selection between (workout
clothes, yoga pants, etc) for the very casual days and being dressed up for
wo...
Recipe :: Castelvetrano Olive & Celery Salad
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A few months back, a dear old friend of mine, Camille Styles, sent me an
email to let me know she was coming up to Seattle, and would I possibly be
inter...
Which colour should I paint my trim?
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Which colour should I paint my trim? This is one of the most frequently
asked questions I receive, and it’s...
The post Which colour should I paint my tr...
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Gingerbread House
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Hello….yes I have been gone for quite some time now but for some reason
while looking through these storybook houses I wanted to share one on my
blog tod...
Strawberry Tree
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Since moving to Washington, I have discovered a great number of new trees.
One of my favorites is the Strawberry Tree (*Arbutus unedo*). It is a
four-sea...
A blogging break
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40 days. It was an accident, mind you, the 40 day break and by no means has
it been a spiritual quest, just merely coincidental. I happened to notice
tod...
Fine Art Daily - December 12, 2016
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It's Christmas in New Bern. On the 12th Day of Advent you can wander
downtown near the water and see this jolly old bear, dress to the nines for
Christmas...
Life in White...
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As i look outside my window, the landscape is defined by tones of whites
and greys. Our skis and boots officially went to the warehouse yesterday,
sprin...
Three Steps to a Home You Love: Step 2. Organize
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This is part 2 of my Three Steps to a Home You Love. If you missed part 1,
I recommend reading that first. You can find it here. Step 2. Organize.
Let’s st...
Back to blogging!
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I know it has been awhile! My pup is doing much better, but still on daily
meds to keep her immune system in check. It has been a really hectic and
stress...
Newly Opened Hôtel Norman in Paris
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The Saint James and Relais Christine hotels in Paris are beloved by guests
and now the group behind them have just opened a new hotel, Hôtel Norman.
Billed...
Marianne Strong Interiors Website
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It came to our attention this week that for some reason
www.MarianneStrongInteriors.com is not showing up in Google, even when
specifically entered. We ar...
Rita Chan Interiors
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It's all sun and sea in this SoCal home by Rita Chan Interiors, a Manhattan
Beach interior designer known for her clean, coastal style! Fi...
New Year, New Site
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Have you been missing me here? I haven't gone far, just a new website
with all things Jill: www.jillieofalltrades.com
And to tease you a little, come ch...
Dressing in Dresses Again
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Not that I ever left them completely. I always have loved a good dress.
It’s just that there weren’t many on the market that I was excited about
for a go...
Notes on Decorating
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Talented designers who can design beautiful rooms with a broad aesthetic
range often create design books that make a gamut of readers happy,
regardless...
The Long Goodbye.
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{Baby G., about 6 weeks ago}
I suppose in some ways this post was inevitably, but I wanted to delay it
until I was absolutely sure. I didn't want to lead ...
Collected
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{House Beautiful}
Scouring through my old files this afternoon I came across this image I
saved back in 2008. I still love this vignette, the old table a...
Artist Profile - Patricia Gray
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ART BY DESIGN
*An interior designer finds the right moment to exercise her gifts as an
artist*
Patricia Gray Interior Design | Fine Art
Patricia Gray has...
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i love my quiet mornings....after the rush of getting the kids ready and
out the door for school. on the days i can, i sit and drink my coffee; i
t...
INDIGO IS THE NEW BLACK
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It's no secret that the Porch Light Girls LOVE blue (and green, but that's
a post for another time)! Moody blues like Indigo and Navy are shaping up
to be...
TOUR
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This year Apartment Therapy returned with their "Small Cool Contest" for
smaller apartment spaces. I placed in the top 10 a few years ago, and
thought it w...
i've moved!
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Thanks for dropping by! But don't miss out on the fun... I've moved to a
whole new blog filled with daily inspiration to keep you happy! Come check
it out....
The DC Design House Closes Permanantly
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I was just reading some articles on Editor At Large and noticed a "most
popular" link on the side of the page that startled me. "DC Showhouse
Closes Its Do...
Scouting Vuillard
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[*Nature morte au bougeoir* (*The Candlestick*), Edouard Vuillard, circa
1900.
Oil on millboard. National Galleries Scotland. Larger view here.]
This po...
At Home, with Flowers
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My, it's been a while since I last blogged. Holidays, family commitments,
and, most of all, a book tour have kept me away. I'm going to try to get
back...
Easter gift guide
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If you’re anything like me Amazon Prime rescues you from a late night run
to Target right before every holiday. I’ve put together a few Easter gift
idea...
Happy Easter Emmie!! :D
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter to you, too! Have a glorious day!
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful, thank you! Have a glorious day!
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter to you as well!
ReplyDeletethat's right!! happy easter :)
ReplyDeleteHope you had a great one!
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