hey there normal day

Check out this shop on Etsy. Love this poster and they have lots of others that are really quite fun as well. Shop name, 29 Black Street. Check it out.

attic bedrooms

These two bedrooms are so beautiful. I love the earthy feeling that all the exposed wood brings out in both of them. And of course, I love the swing! Both of these room seem so relaxing and warm. Just what you want in a bedroom. Perfect.

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a light and airy kitchen

As most of us probably just spent a lot of time in our kitchens, I thought it would be appropriate to post a cute little kitchen today. This space is so light and airy and the open shelving is used in a colorful, organized and fun manner. I especially love the green chairs. Hope you all had a wonderful holiday. Best of luck getting back to real life...xo

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happy thanksgiving

On this Thanksgiving morning, we awake here in Juneau to a winter wonderland outside. A beautiful morning. And as I sit and reflect on all that I have to be thankful for, I am humbled. Today I will take a walk with my husband and our tiny dog in the fluffy stuff outside, we will cook an organic free range turkey and I will finish the 8th and final step of Julia Child's shrimp bisque recipe that I started last night, with locally caught shrimp my dad gave us. Friends and family will come over and we will all sit around our table to eat, laugh, share stories and enjoy each other. We will talk to our family members who are far away on the phone and wish them a happy day and tell them we love and miss them. And when I crawl into bed tonight, next to the man I love, I will say my thanks again - to myself - to God - to whoever might be listening - and I will do my best to keep it with me. So my dears, I wish you the very best of days and I am thankful to each of you for being a part of my life. Our table is set. We are ready. xo

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happy weekend

This is the view of the sunrise from my house this morning. It promises to be a beautiful day and weekend. Cold and clear. I have a crackling fire in the house and am looking forward to bundling up and taking Rosie for our first ski of the season this weekend. Have a wonderful one, my dears. xo

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Yum

Love this open and simple dining area. I'd eat there.

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lovely work space

Still trying to get ideas for my home office. Here are couple of work areas that I think are pretty super.

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and we're back

It was a great and short trip to NYC and upstate. I should have taken more pictures for the blog but instead, I just soaked up the city. Now it's time to get back to real life - house, dog, cat, chickens, work... Here are a few spaces to inspire on this Monday. I just love these living rooms. Hope you do too! Have a wonderful week, my dears. xo

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raising beautiful blonds in nyc

I am regularly amazed by my friends and their amazing parenting abilities. Tidbits has been off the air a bit while we visit some of these friends in NYC and I visit my mom in upstate. It's a quick trip, but it's good for the soul to soak up some art, some big city vibes and reconnect with good pals.

Here are some pics I took of my friend's kids in Central Park (one of the most brilliant things in city planning ever). Quinn, Misty and Huck are such an amazing and hilarious crew. I am very thankful that these folks are in my life. This family is so inspiring as they ride the waves of the big city and manage to stay grounded at the same time. Awesome.

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More texture

I think the use of texture in these spaces is wonderful. The peeling paint, wood, leather and natural fibers combine to make the space feel new and light, with an element of decay that is quite stunning. The splashes dance around the space and making it playful and fun. Love it!

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a swinging bed and a lovely light

I guess bedrooms are on my mind...Love this one! Colorful, yet clean and light. I love the idea of a hanging bed like this, I wonder if it's like sleeping on a boat? This dining room table (of the same designer) is also fabulous. Love those chairs and the use of the large paper lantern is beautiful in this space as well. Enjoy!

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bedroom love

I love this room. Serene and perfect. Great textures. Yum.

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