Aynhoe Park: Say Hello to Lots of Taxidermy and Plaster Casts.I was nibbling on my second Nestle mini ice cream drumsticks last night and feeling sorry for myself ( I had to bid farewell to the hubby again this week because Uncle Sam decided to whisk him off to fight for his country) when I came across a feature on this unique estate, located in London; Aynh…
Black and White.I love using black and white to spice up the look of a space. Adding punches of black and white into one’s home décor is a sure way to infuse interest and pack a graphic punch. Black and white is even more dramatic against light/neutral backdrops like the spaces featured above. How do you feel about…
Embracing the Glam for the Weekend.I am inspired by this editorial to get really “glammed up” this weekend. I have to admit there are many weekends where I just laze around in my pajamas and refuse to go out because I don’t want to go through the ritual of getting “dolled up.” However, this weekend I shall bring the glam! Don’t you …
A residence in Brazil.“Imagination is the eye of the soul”Joseph JoubertThis renovated loft in Sao Paulo reflects the creative imagination of its owner, Mauricio Arruda. The living room alone indicates this. I love his mix of varying materials and how he layers his space. Of course the pop of colour everywhere enliven t…
The Guest Room.A constant flow of guests is the norm in the Blake household. We’ve had guests for two weeks in a row and I have to admit that the guest room wasn’t picture perfect prior to their visits(of course, my guests couldn’t careless about that). However, if you’re like me, everything has to be just right…
Zappos: More than Shoes Ad...In the NudeAccording to the NYT, Zappos' fall ad campaign features models performing tasks such as riding a scooter, jogging and hailing a cab in the nude.The web is already abuzz with this ad that has become quite a bit of a controversy. The ads will begin running in the August issues of magazines like Lucky…
HGTV Never Looked So Good!HGTV had lost their appeal to me because of their continuous repetitions of episodes and just the lack of shows that oozed innovative ideas and creative wiles. However, that is no more! I’m loving the new episodes of House Hunters International, the new series, “Room Crashers” with one of the fina…
Giveaway Winners!Apparently Blogger had screened some of the giveaway comments and had them labeled as spam. I just realized so sorry if you weren't seeing your comments and was wondering why... Anyway, BIG CONGRATS to Dawn of the Alternative Wife for winning this one! Yay Dawn!For some reason, I thought that i had …
This Toddler…is the reason for my absence. I’ve been spending as much time with Baby Z as possible and he’s enamored with playing outside which leaves me with no time for the computer. I am really loving summer too, but the heat does take a toll on a pregnant lady. Baby Z also keeps me running (well in my case…
