Interior designer house tour: Mark Sikes’ elegant Southern California Home

Interior Designer House Tour Interior designer Mark Sikes' and partner Michael Griffin's home is full of unexpected and wonderful moments of old world Hollywood glam, while still maintaining an open and organic feel.  Check it out below: Couch in the kitchen?  How genius is that for entertainers.  Just make sure it's a stain proof, easily washed material.  Not as crazy about...

Out East: Houses and Gardens of the Hamptons

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Book Review: Out East Houses and Gardens of the Hamptons I have the pleasure today of reviewing Out East Houses and Gardens of the Hamptons by Jennifer Ash Rudick and photographs by Tria Giovan.  Though I lived in NYC for many years I never made it out to the Hamptons.  Obviously I'd heard of it and knew it as a...

Beach House Inspiration: Decorology’s obsession this week

Beach House Decorating Ideas and Inspiration Unfortunately we don't have a beach house, we aren't even looking at beach house rentals this year, and we don't even have a vacation planned.  And after spending this past year working and taking care of baby, I really, really need a vacation.  So for now, I will just have to settle for beach...

Minimalist Interiors An approach for clean and serene spaces

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Minimalist Interiors Sometimes I think we forget that simple can be just as beautiful and well decorated! With things so hectic in my life right now, it's nice to see such minimalist interiors that are simple and clean.  Spring and summer is also a great time to clear out clutter - so be a little more ruthless when you empty...

Easy Kitchen Projects: Fun and DIY

Inside back of cabinets painted with Sherwin Williams Urbane Bronze.  Love this
Easy Kitchen Projects Making your kitchen your own can seem a little daunting since most homes come with the basic builder kitchen materials. Here are a few easy kitchen projects to bring a little of your personality into your kitchen! via thedecorista Picking unique door knobs and pulls is a great way to add a touch of you into your kitchen. I'm loving...

Beautiful cottages and little escapes

Beautiful Cottages An escape means something different for everyone. For me, it would be a weekend by myself to regroup and not answer any phones, emails, and definitely not look once at a to-do list or calendar. These beautiful cottages would be my perfect escape. Somewhere by the water and very, very isolated would be perfect for me. via Pinterest via Pinterest via...

Mantel decorating ideas for spring and summer

Mantel Decorating My favorite part of decorating the house is bringing in small personal touches that make me smile each time I look at them, or showing off a collection I've grown over time. Mantel decorating is a great way to do just that, because nothing is permanent! You can change out a mantel like you would a shelf and...

Super small spaces inspiration

Small Spaces Small spaces can pose a lot of challenges. You don't have to give up great decor just because you live small! These tiny homes (mostly camper, rvs, and caravans) prove you can live stylishly, conveniently, and efficiently! via neatstyle via BuzzFeed Sometimes the most difficult small spaces are the most exciting to decorate. It can be a challenge but you will be...

Fun ways to Surprise your Hubby on his Birthday at Home

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I always try to make my husband feel special throughout the year. But when it comes to his big day, I try to think out of the box to feel him over the moon. As per my observation, I have seen that a wife is more excited to surprise her husband as compare to husband’s excitement on his wife’s...

3 P’s for constructing a Dream Home

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Hmm! As we all know, everyone has a desire of owning their homes. When a person possess his/ her own house, it is like a dream come true for them. I too have many dreams for my home. A year back, after a long time planning, me and my husband decided to build our own custom home, as we...