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SMEG

A fridge is never the focal point of the kitchen.  It’s monolithic, stainless steel, and sometimes scattered with sentimental ephemera.  Usually the best you can hope for is that it will be invisible, hidden behind cabinet doors, or shoved into a discreet corner.  But then I had a Dorothy after the tornado moment.  I emerged from my stainless steel confines […]
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PICNIC INSPIRATION

I love when the air is so warm and still that it feels like a blanket.  Any hotter, and it would be cloying, and cooler, and you’d need a sweater. That is the perfect weather to sip wine, eat cheese, and sit on a blanket barefoot and unguarded. Picnics are meant for this kind of weather.  Here are some of […]
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NOT WHITE KITCHENS

As you’ve probably figured out, I love an all white kitchen.  It’s clean, modern, and just so easy. You’ve basically created a blank canvas for food.  But sometimes you need a little pop. Whether it’s muted pastels or bright saturated hues, color can be gorgeous and add life to a kitchen.  These are some of my favorite inspirations. Enjoy! post […]
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BACKYARD INSPIRATION

We’re deep into spring and that summer anticipation is starting to set in. I can’t wait to peel off me sweaters and trade in my jeans for my shorts; I’m not as excited about the need to maintain a cute pedicure, but it’s a worthy trade. While I’m setting my coats even further back in the abyss of my closet, […]
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TILE: MY CURRENT DESIGN OBSESSION

I know I’m the “white world” girl, but every now and then a pop of color or pattern is necessary. Whether they’re in a unique trapezoidal pattern, Italian style painted, or just a study in the tonalities of a color: tiles are pretty awesome.  They add a lovely depth of texture and personality to any room, but especially in a […]
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LOFTS

High ceilings, wide open space, these people are spoiled rotten, aren’t they? When it comes to spaces, I’m in the “knock it all down” camp.  I love open, unencumbered rooms filled with light.  It always feels fresh, and it makes entertaining so easy.  Here are some of my favorite eye candy loft spaces that are totally drool-worthy. post inspired by […]
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NEUTRALS

You’ve heard me talk about an “all white” kitchen, and though white is predominant in these neutral kitchens, it’s not all about white.  There’s taupes, beiges, browns, wood, tile, and textures that range from rough to furry to sleek to rustic.  You can create a rich, layered space with neutral colors, which then allows you to add fun pops of […]
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OPEN SHELVING

When I mentioned to my mom that I might hang a picture above my bed, she worriedly said the LA mom version of “you’ll shoot your eye out” : “But, what about an earthquake?” I’ve spent my entire life in fear of a chandelier, painting, or book shelf collapsing on me during the next “big one.” As a southern Californian, […]
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UNEXPECTED ACCESSORIES

The kitchen is one of the few utilitarian spaces in a home.  Almost any other room can be a living/sleeping/whatever room depending on how you decorate it; but the kitchen is the kitchen.  It’s where you cook.  The fridge lives there.  It’s hard to escape its purpose.  However, here are some kitchen and dining spaces that gain style points from […]
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ALL WHITE

This is the easy answer when you don’t know what to do.  Clean, minimalist, unobtrusive, this is the kitchen space you build if you’re planning on reselling your home.  It can fit almost any style because it’s so easy to accessorize.  But I love an all white kitchen with natural elements (wooden spoons and bowls) and metallics (spoons, whisks, and […]
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