pumpkins on the porch

The Pumpkin BY  JOHN GREENLEAF WHITTIER   "Oh, fruit loved of boyhood! the old days recalling, When wood-grapes were purpling and brown...

that orange door!

How do you create a fun and charming impression for friends and family walking through your front door?  Consider painting your door a happy...

the home tour on instagram

Sharing the love on instagram yesterday for the home tour . Check out who posted what and follow along!   heirloom decor molly wood garden ...

home tour curb appeal

Today is the day of the Newport Harbor Home and Garden Tour ! Here’s a little look at some of the fabulous curb appeal and outdoor spaces th...

color inspiration : cobalt blue

Cobalt blue  is soothing, peaceful, and can also suggest richness, but not all blues are in the cool color family.  F or example, cobalt bl...

sunday drive

A cute little cottage spotted in the neighborhood. Isn’t the window box darling, filled with heart-shaped cyclamen flowers? ciao! Fabiana

white house, dark shutters

We are getting ready to install new windows on the front of our house this week, and after that we will be ready for painting.  My husband a...