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11/04/2019

I'm participating in the Christmas Fantasy House again this year. (Spoiler alert: everything in my room came from Goodwill!). It's a wonderful fundraiser for Ronald McDonald House. You have to see it in person!

The Christmas Fantasy House in Delafield, Wisconsin takes place November 6 - November 10, with proceeds benefiting the Ronald McDonald House in Wauwatosa, Wi...

07/17/2018

Traveling to Europe this summer? Following my 6 tips for packing efficiently! Add your tips at my blog. I'll share the best ideas in a future article.

Pin It6 Packing Tips for Traveling Abroad Are you one of those travelers who packs 7 pairs of shoes, full bottles of shampoo and your suitcase weighs just under 50 pounds? Whether you travel a lot like I do, or occasionally (and now is the time to commit to making travel a priority), follow these .....

06/27/2018

Are you thinking about remodeling the loo? Before you start tearing down walls and ripping out the tub, ask yourself these 5 important questions.

Pin It Answer these 5 questions BEFORE starting a bathroom remodel! The bathroom is probably the most used room in the house. And often one of the last to be remodeled. There are as many excuses as there are homeowners from “where do I start?” to “can I afford it?”. So before you begin, answ...

06/06/2018

What do you think about the mysterious landscape of Arizona?

Pin It We travel for many different reasons, but sometimes the time and destination are determined for us. That happened to Tom and I recently when my lovely, dear Aunt Jean passed away this winter. Her funeral was a celebration of her life at the Veteran’s Cemetery in Phoenix, Arizona. Although s...

04/10/2018

I am the Queen...! Discover the world of crowns from my modest collection to over-the-top royal coronas. Learn how to style a shelf too.

Pin ItSomeone once gave me a princess magnet. One of my sons, when he was little, said, “that’s you Mom, a princess.” I quickly replied, “oh no, honey, I’m not a princess, I am the Queen!” I’ve always been outnumbered in my house with 3 sons and a husband, so it’s a title well-deserv...

04/06/2018

The iconic Paris Métro sign has a great history.

Pin It One of the most recognized signs in Paris (maybe the design world) are the Metropolitan signs. The Brits refer to their subway systems as the Tube, Chicagoan’s call their entire transit system the “L” (go figure) and the Parisians travel underground via the Métro. Paris’ system hit t...

04/04/2018

Check out my new blog. I will be focusing on travel, interior design and architecture, history and all things French. Do you know what Dérive and Fernwen mean? Find out...
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08/04/2017

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I came across this architectural gem after driving through endless Illinois corn fields. Read my blog for more photos and the history of this unique, glass home.

Pin ItI recently visited the Farnsworth House in Plano, Illinois. I seek out historical homes and house museums whenever I’m on vacation or passing through a city or town. This one, designed by Mies van der Rohe after World War II and built in 1951 is a hidden gem surrounded by corn fields. Really t...

06/27/2016

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