cocktails, island style, stories & beautiful blue water
Stuff. Lots of stuff. Organizing, storing, managing stuff. As long as the stuff has a place and can be pretty easily accessed and returned to that place, I’m good. I like to use my stuff. Jewelry is a whole category of stuff for me, and I wear it every day. There’s one group of jewelry I’ve collected on vacations and… Read More
Farmhouse? Vintage industrial? Urban minimalist? Classic traditional? Sophisticated glamour? So many home decor styles today, and it gets pretty confusing ~ especially if you like a lot of different styles and are an avid collector of “stuff”. Yep, that’s me! So the minute I opened the cover of MODERN MIX by Eddie Ross, I was hooked! When is the last time… Read More
What would you change in your life to go chase your dream? Would you give up traditional ideas of security for travel to exotic tropical destinations? We all like to think about it, so now let’s talk to Michael Jasinski about doing it! Michael and his brother Brian are Jasinski Brothers Photography based in Gainesville, FL ~ and their work… Read More
My home office decor got a refresh recently, though I have to say what started as a small refresh was a large effort! It’s a long post, so you may want to grab your favorite cuppa. Ready? 🙂 Earlier this year, I had the wood flooring replaced on the lower level of my home ~ and not by choice. I will… Read More
It’s the first official day of fall, and though I’m still enjoying some warm weather, it’s nice to have a few fall decorations around the house. I’ve shared my fall door and my fall table arrangement. Now here’s an easy pennant banner that I plan to “enjoy” straight through ’til Thanksgiving! I found the small wood pennant pieces on clearance… Read More
I’ve confessed many times to being “seasonally challenged” with the transition from summer to fall. With the autumn equinox around the corner, I’m slowly adding some fall decor inside. It helps to reduce the “uh-oh” moment when I look up and realize it’s November and I’m still wearing flip-flops. Whatever I freshen up for the season has to carry through Thanksgiving… Read More
Is that fall I see peeking through the door? I drag my heels transitioning from summer to fall, though I do like to freshen things up at the start of each season. So I started with some easy bluwaterstyle fall door decor to ease into the new season. But first ~ speaking of freshening up ~ how do you like the… Read More
Do you know about the WATERLOGUE photo app for iPad, iPhone and iTouch? I LOVE this app, and especially when it helps complete a long neglected project. 🙂 You’ve probably seen these custom-cut mat signs at frame shops or craft shows. Names, towns, sports teams, colleges, you name it, they will cut it for you! We picked up a few at a craft… Read More
How about an instant gratification craft? Try these DIY beaded napkin rings ~ and customize them to your liking! 🙂 You need 3 things for these napkin rings ~ memory wire, assorted beads, and small needle-nose wire-cutting pliers. An hour or two of easy crafting time and you have custom DIY beaded napkin rings! Memory wire is stiff, coiled wire –… Read More
