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Sara Baras en Sabores-Zambra
Sara Baras is one of my favorite flamenco dancers...enj...
Magnolia Pearl
Many of you gypsy girls, I'm sure, have heard of the uber-talented Magnolia Pearl (aka Robin Pearl Brown). She is the founder and creative spirit behind a business that focuses on bohemian-inspired fashion and home decor. If I got to choose a "designer" to work some decorative magic on my cottage, it would be this talented lady! ...
Award Winning NH Lakefront Cottage Renovation
We were pleasantly surprised Saturday night at the AIANH Excellence in Architecture Design Award ceremony when our Lakefront Cottage Renovation project won TWO Awards: The Merit Award and the People’s Choice Award in Residential Architecture!Entries were judged on overall design excellence including aesthetics, clarity, creativity,...
Walls that Speak
Displaying art is an art unto itself. I adore my little gypsy cottage, but with all its funky angles and corners, hanging art can be a challenge, so I've sort of avoided it - but, my art needs to come out of the closet! It takes a good eye and finesse to pull off looks like the ones below. I'm inspired to get out the hammer...
Healthy Home, Healthy Family
There are many things you can do to make your home healthy. A healthy home translates into better health for your family - as well as the environment. Here's 10 ways you can make your house healthy, courtesy of the US Environmental Protection Agency: 1. Clear the air. Take the smoke-free pledge. Choose not to smoke in your home and do not permit others to do so. Small children are especially vulnerable...
Tea...how do I love thee?
I've been fighting a losing battle with a tenacious cold virus, and I've been especially grateful for tea these past few days. Few things comfort like tea, whether you're sick or not. From a cup of spicy chai to a perky green to the soothing herbals like chamomile, it's all good. My favorite place to buy tea is Teavana ...
Plum Crazy
It's no secret that I love color. Rich, deep, saturated, glorious color. Though my favorite is burgundy, lately I've been a tad obsessed with plum. My bedroom windows are draped in sari fabric and burgundy velvet curtains, and I've been thinking a plum accent wall would be fabulous. Add some candle wall sconces, and...
comfort food
January. In my part of the world, it's the coldest month of the year, when my thoughts turn to warm comfort food! I love one-pot meals. Tonight I'm going to make this delicious West African inspired chicken peanut stew...with a side of crusty bread and a nice spinach salad, I think I'll be a happy girl! Find the recipe ~here~What...