A Present From Deepak!

You know you’ve got a pretty sweet deal when your best friend also happens to be your co-worker and neighbor.  My friend Deepak and I have been inseparable since we started our first TV jobs on the very same cold, winter day 7 years ago in Casper, Wyoming.  Since Joe’s been deployed to Afghanistan, Dee’s … Continue reading →

Confessions of a Failed Baker

To say baking is not my specialty would be an understatement.  Maybe the understatement of the year.  While I adore most everything domestic, I’ve never quite succeeded in the world of cookies and cakes.  My mother can whip up a pie blind-folded (which my husband has no shame reminding me), while I can’t even make … Continue reading →

Trend Watch: Emerald Green

It’s what gave the capital city of Oz its greenish tint and Elizabeth Taylor her signature sparkle.  Now, thanks to the Pantone Color Institute, emerald is making a comeback.  Each year the color corporation polls designers and brands about color trends and chooses one color of the year.  They must have been feeling green with … Continue reading →

A Match Made in Heaven

What happens when my favorite New Orleans artist teams up with my favorite clothing store?  Perfection, that’s what. It’s hard not to adore the whimsical Rebecca Rebouché.  Hailing from the small bayou town of Franklin, LA, the painter magically weaves the flora and fauna of the South with the imagination of a free-spirited dreamer.  In … Continue reading →

Fashion Friday: Not-So-Ugly Christmas Sweaters

Let the holiday festivities commence! December is upon us and with Christmas fast approaching, bring on the eggnog, spike the punch and break out the sweaters!  It’s that time of year when some tragically lose sight of their personal sense of style and instead, embrace some of the more hideous articles of clothing imaginable.  Yes … Continue reading →

Cork: Beyond the Bottle

You may think of bordeaux and bulletin boards, but more and more often these days, cork is also being used in interior design.  It’s easy to see why.  The sustainable material naturally reduces noise, is resistant to water and heat and even has anti-bacterial properties!  Not to mention, it looks great.  From decor to flooring … Continue reading →