Monthly Archives: April 2010
5 Design Ideas From Italy
- Posted on Apr 30, 2010
The beautifully vibrant artwork in last post got me thinking about my own trip to Venice with the in-laws a few years back. It was a great experience and I enjoyed sharing it with our family. Even my sis made an appearance… perfect timing to take this picture! Piazza S. Lorenzo in Lucina, Rome So I went ... Read More
595 Days To Venice…here In Hoboken
- Posted on Apr 22, 2010
MackeyBlue had a “Meet the Artist” afternoon last weekend and I managed to get over there to check it out. And I’m glad I did! There was beautiful artwork, lovely people and I was able to have a glass of wine with no little person tugging on my pants! But seriously the artwork is great; if you’re ... Read More
Still In The Kitchen- Choosing Appliances
- Posted on Apr 18, 2010
We’ve started selecting replacement appliances for our kitchen renovation and the scope creep is happening! This all started with just wanting a new counter and backsplash. My original thought was to only replace what wasn’t functioning or aesthetically appealing. I thought the cooktop could stay since it works fine and the cream color isn’t objectionable. I ... Read More
“What I Did On My Spring Vacation”
- Posted on Apr 9, 2010
I spent the week in Carlisle, PA visiting the folks and wanted to share some photos of our trip. I debated whether this is relevant to my blog’s ‘purpose’… but it has a bit of architecture (a beautifully landscaped home), and some design (a fluorescent ‘skylight’), and plenty of life (a toddler loving trains!) I do appreciate that what I do for a living just happens to blend ... Read More
Outdoor Dining
- Posted on Apr 5, 2010
The beautiful weather over the weekend got me thinking about outdoor living again. And so the annual search for the perfect outdoor dining chair begins! Every year we talk about buying some new furniture for our deck so we can enjoy dining al fresco this summer. But every year my husband and I debate the price point, material, ... Read More