The massive online auction site  invaluable.com  is a great source for design inspiration.  A room inspired by a piece of their artwork ...

I can't believe it. Summer vacation is officially over, and I am officially back in the classroom with 30 new students.  4 didn't sh...

H M small item storage , $17 / H M metal box , $6.83 / H M frame , $14 I am loving these copper pieces from H&M. And...

Ahhh, the wonders of spray paint. A while back, I saw this cactus cookie jar and thought it would be a good addition to my collection of pi...

The other day I had a very successful trip to a local antique store.  One of my finds was a black,three tiered rolling cart that I immediate...

Hello, all.  Happy Monday!  Today I am headed down to LA with some friends to wander around the garment district.  Last time we went, I came...

I know this a a rather late-in-the-day post, but I am still recovering from a 12+ hour flight and time change.  We had a wonderful time exp...

How perfect is this yellow and white sitting hammock from Hillary Thomas?  I think it would be a perfect addition to a back porch or sun ro...

We've had a couple of earthquakes here in southern California in the past couple of days.  The one yesterday woke me by way of a crash a...

As made obvious by our last few posts, Rebecca and I are longing for spring.  But where Rebecca has a good eye and a green thumb, I'm lu...

Like I said on Monday, I am ready for spring. I came across these watercolor bunny pieces at Pottery Barn and I want each one.  How sweet ar...

ana-rosa.tumblr.com flickr.com/photos/acafe While I doubt the cherry trees in DC are in bloom yet, here in California the weather has ...