Monthly Archives: January 2010
Time Together
- Posted on Jan 29, 2010
Another house project I’m tackling right now is where we eat dinner. It’s important to me that as a family we have our meals together so we can talk about our day. But I find our table uninviting and I tend to eat quickly so I can go sit somewhere more comfortable… like the couch! I decided ... Read More
Another View
- Posted on Jan 28, 2010
Everyone seemed to enjoy the Italy photos so I thought I’d post some more. As I was going through them, I realized that my daughter had taken some nice shots that capture a bit of Italy from a different view. Here she is taking in a magnificent one… So all these photos are hers, my ... Read More
Shiny & New
- Posted on Jan 25, 2010
I treated myself to something shiny and new for 2010. As you can see, it’s not jewelry… but knowing myself, I thought I’d enjoy this much more than a trinket for my wrist. Yes, it’s a boring faucet but it’s already making my dishwashing more delightful! It’s something we can move to our new kitchen ... Read More
Outdoor Living… Italian Style
- Posted on Jan 22, 2010
Being cooped up for the winter is tough. As I said, I love connecting with the outside… it keeps me sane. We try to spend time outside everyday but when I can’t, daydreaming will have to do… Ahhh, the family trip to Italy last June. It warms me up just thinking about the expansive vistas ... Read More
Preferred Seating
- Posted on Jan 20, 2010
What is it about a window that makes a child want to play there? The other day my son spent almost an hour playing with his cars on the window sill. Makes you want to go buy some lumber and build a window seat! I personally love to work in lots of light with a ... Read More
Living With Less?
- Posted on Jan 17, 2010
Every once in awhile I treat myself to 10 minutes of Oprah. I figure it’s the one perk of juggling work and kids… the opportunity to watch a little daytime television if I’ve got a free moment. We don’t have Tivo or cable so the slim pickin’s keeps me focused on work. But if I ... Read More
Storage Real Estate
- Posted on Jan 15, 2010
In my last post, I showed a glimpse of our new improved bathroom and miraculously it was clutter free. Well, in the spirit of being real, I thought I should show you how we can do that. Now that’s what I call a medicine cabinet! This thing holds everything we need in the bathroom, it’s ... Read More
One Space at a Time
- Posted on Jan 14, 2010
Here’s a beautiful space I just found online. It’s an interior by Debora Berke. Clean, simple, bright, organized. Imagine how much work I could get done in an office like that! I’d love to have a space like this in my own house someday. Unfortunately, we don’t all have the money, time, or energy to withstand ... Read More
Design ENVY
- Posted on Jan 12, 2010
I can’t help but peruse the latest home design magazine and ponder how I can make my life look like this…so perfect. Everything is in its place with room to breathe and live. It all sparkles… the gleaming floors, the immaculate paint job, the pristine furniture, and the abundance of natural light, even on a ... Read More