When I bring things into my home, I want them to be authentic, practical & beautiful. I prefer items that are handmade with character, that are functional as well as beautiful.
When I came across this striking pottery line a few years ago in New York, I fell instantly in love.
Read MoreFrom oven to table, experience the joy of cooking and serving with these versatile, durable, and stunning pieces.
As we enter into Fall, I find myself beginning to cook more, especially soups and stews, basically “comfort food”! I also like to bake more. How about you?
Read MoreAs a designer, when I begin to decorate or redecorate a room, the first thing I do is choose a rug.
A rug serves as the anchor to a room.
Each time I touch one of these fine Jaipur rugs, I understand and feel the unmatched quality that machines can’t accomplish
Read MoreI don’t think anyone saw how much the COVID-19 virus threat could change our lives this much overnight.
Though difficult, I do believe we are going to come out stronger, grounded and more connected.
I have been taking this time to be still, catch up on projects and really think about what more I can do to better serve all of you.
Read MoreI love each change of season. They all bring on their own excitement and nurture.
It’s late fall in Bend, Oregon. Winter is creeping in and the snow is beginning to fall in the mountains.
Read MoreSetting a table outdoors is refreshing. Fresh air and natural light create the perfect backdrop. It’s such a good means to let the creativity shine through and intertwine with Nature.
The perfect outdoor table top can be made with a few tips and tricks to get you started…
Read MoreUnlike other seasons of the year that bring us beauty through color, winter brings a sort of blank canvas where the bare bones of the tree branches reach for the sky twisting and integrating with each other in a majestic, perfectly simple sort of way.
Read MoreWhite dishes go with everything.
No matter what season or time of year it is, they fit in. It is easy to add colors of the season by accessorizing with candles, table linens, seasonal items from nature and flowers.
You only need one classic set to last you a lifetime and we’ll tell you how
Read MoreI have a thing for any pretty glass but especially vintage glassware. Not only is it stunningly beautiful, it has soul. A vintage glass feels good in your hand. It is elegant. It eludes class, sophistication and style. A drink is enhanced and savored when served in a special glass.
What better way to kick off your "Fourth of July" Barbecue then serving a specialty cocktail in a vintage cocktail glass?
Read MoreAfter the cold, dark days of Winter, Spring brings a sense of awakening. The world shows us its perfect beauty and new possibilities begin to flourish.
This is the time of year where I am inspired to venture into new things and imagine endless possibilities.
That said, I am super excited to share with you the new venture Arrange is about to embark.
Read MoreLast week I had the opportunity to spend Thanksgiving week at a very special place. I planned to stay a night and ended up staying four.
the single greatest cause of homelessness is the profound catastrophic loss of family.
A blend of uniquely designed, tiny homes crafted by some of the most gifted architects in the world along with tastefully renovated RV’s, Community First is its own quaint, peaceful village; A home away from home.
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