A blog with day to day notes on decoration and design. 15 Years ago I arrived in Dubai as an excited and eager decorative painter, ready to start a new challenge. I was accompanied by three South African colleagues and we all had mixed feelings about arriving in what was then a relatively unknown place called Dubai. I have learned that I have integrity and grit that no matter what, I.

How to Style Loloi Rugs and Pillows. Have you heard of the company, Loloi. If not, you need to go check them out, because they have quite the selection of rugs and pillows for you to choose from. This post shows you how you can style up one of their neutral color rugs with ease! We already had a greenish gray color couch in the Shoppe, so using a neutral color palette was perfect for us.

Tuesday, May 31, 2016. Derby Hats and my DIY. A few weeks ago I went to the 142nd Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby. It was a lot of fun! I had as much fun people watching as I did betting on horses. I actually think the men out shined the women! After binding the edges and hot gluing the crown to the hat, I glued silk flowers and leaves inside the cut off crown .

The Continuous Thread of Revelation. I Love Style Blogs Too. My friend Valerie is embarking on an adventure that many of us would envy and many would dread. I am, of course, thrilled to be helping her brainstorm. Posted by The Little Mrs.

The Continuous Thread of Revelation. I Love Style Blogs Too. My friend Valerie is embarking on an adventure that many of us would envy and many would dread. I am, of course, thrilled to be helping her brainstorm. Posted by The Little Mrs.

Wednesday, September 12, 2012. My silly lung keeps partially collapsing. I am home and doing the normal stuff. Then, I reminded myself that I really want to do it for the sake of.

Tuesday, January 10, 2017. One of the great things about being snowed in other than overindulging in hot cocoa is taking the time to thumb through magazines and catalogs - something I only do in the summer by the pool. It had been a while since I actually looked at a Pottery Barn catalog even though I receive them often. I love everything about this cozy living room. And it is gorgeous! .