“Where The Turf Meets The Surf”
I absolutely love the lyrics to Bing Crosby’s song about the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club: Where the turf meets the surf Down at old Del Mar Take a plane Take a train Take a car. There is a smile on every face And a winner in each race Where the turf meets the surf At...
So Proud
I believe one of the most important actions you can do in your relationship is SUPPORT your person. Now, I am not saying it is always easy, because I am [by far] nowhere perfect at it, but I give my best effort towards “us” every day. This weekend was a big deal for...
Before & After: “Huxtable” Chaise Lounge
This piece is a family heirloom from the 1930’s. It’s been moved multiple times: Nebraska to Texas, Texas to Nebraska, back to Texas, and then after my grandfather’s passing in 1987, one last time back to Nebraska. Well, that is until the winter of 2012 . . . See, one...
Custom Order: Aztec Cushions
Your own style is one of the most beautiful things in the world. It's what makes you, well, YOU! I absolutely love it when my clients are so keyed into their own style that it ends up being incorporated into their custom orders. I created these Aztec cushions in the...
Mirror, Mirror On The Wall
Every home should have one full-length mirror. I mean [of course] each room could use one, but one [especially in the master] is an absolute must; not only for the sure purpose of it, but also to create a sense of more space. My mother, for example, had my father...
Before & After: California Modern
This is the one that started it all. I was editing my Homebird Upholstery portfolio yesterday and ran across this photo – back in my creative-suppressed days and not a nice camera. Oh, how things have changed! Many people have asked me how I got into upholstery [it...
Take 3 Poses & Call Me In The Morning
You’re probably wondering about the title. Well, as you know, me and D have become quite the little yogis – going four [or more] times a week. I honestly believe if more people did yoga we would ALL have less problems. That’s why I want to share with you about these...
Custom Order: Front Desk Panels
When your clients are as creative as you, it's a beautiful thing. Especially, when they trust you enough to let your design-freak-flag fly high . . . and solo! Here’s a custom order I created this past fall. See, my friend, Jen, is the owner of TWIG hair lounge in the...
Kauai: The Pictures
FINALLY! [I know] the pictures from our 8-day vacay are way past due. The reason? Well, for starters, I snapped entirely too many pictures 😉 making it take FOREVER to go through all of them. Plus, it was more than difficult to decide on which ones to use . . . that’s...