My interview with Apartment Therapy’s Maxwell Gillingham-Ryan

I was so honored to have a chance to chat with Maxwell Gillingham-Ryan. He's the founder of Apartment Therapy, which was the first design blog I ever discovered and what ultimately inspired me to start blogging. We talk about "techorating," - successful decorating with technology that merges function and design. Below is the video of our...

Merry Christmas – some last minute inspiration!

Enjoy and have a wonderful holiday!via Architect DesignIsn't this the sweetest mantle?via Skona Hemimages above via House to Home

A chic and timeless Scandinavian home

This home comes pretty close to perfect in my book. Enjoy!What do you think of the coat closet just being a clothes rack? (I hope those furs are fake)This living room is so unique, the more I look at it the more details I noticeA detail from the back of the couch. The lamps on the console...

Earthy but refined – dreamy dining rooms and kitchens

No other room will serve you like a well designed kitchen, pantry, and dining room. Undoubtedly these serve there purpose - and look gorgeous!A pot rack is a functional and attractive solution for too little cupboard space. Check out the gorgeous tile backsplashvia House BeautifulI've never seen mirrored cabinets before - what do you think?via House BeautifulThis is...

Glamorous Holiday inspiration you haven’t seen before

Well, I hope you haven't seen some of these yet! Of course I love the white and cream backdrop, but these holiday decorating ideas are great too...it looks like maybe the garland is a white feather boa - cute huh?I'm not into binge decorating, I like small charming touches - like these lit branches on the tableThe socks...

Welcome weekend! These warm and peaceful living rooms will inspire you – some Christmas inspiration too!

I definitely tend to go for Christmas decorations that aren't the typical green and redvia Crate and BarrelI adore the chandelier contrasted with the rough walls. This is actually the Jayson Home and Garden store. PS- if you like Jayson Home and Garden Gilt is having a sale on their accessories.via Lonny Magvia Indenfor & Udenforvia House to...

And the winner of Country Living’s “Aged to Perfection” is…

Tori! Happy Friday to you! Please email me with your shipping address and I will get your book out to you asap!

Pardon my drool…but you’ll understand when you see this home office!

It's amazing how such a functional and pretty space can be created in such a tiny nook, but below you have it. If you like this look and want to learn more, you must go to the amazing blog of the multi-talented Benita Larsson, "Chez Larsson" She has created a post on how they created the space and...

Rooms just bursting with Scandinavian Charm

These are Danish to be exact - and I'll think you'll agree that they just fill you with the warm fuzzies... enjoy!Dreamy - what a great workspace. *sigh*Great wallpaper - great use of black and white.What do you think?via Boligmagasinet

Chic, Glamorous, Gorgeous – Don’t miss these two houses

Keeping up with a blog on a daily basis is tough. But when I see pics like these - along with the amazing and kind feedback I get from readers - it keeps me motivated! Enjoy!These images below feature the handiwork of Lee Kleinhelter from PiecesGREAT headboardSome must-reads from LeeI like the contrast of the sleek white...