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Outdoors The Big Sur House

gather round the big sur table!

October 17, 2019
The Big Sur House

At our Big Sur home, we have a big deck…a really big deck. On one end is our lounging area with a large sofa, chairs, and a coffee table. The other end is a whole lot of empty deck real estate. I knew eventually we would have some sort of table. But a year later…still nothing. I always thought it would be fun to design and build a table, which I mentioned it to our contractor, Brendan Wahl of B…

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Decorating House Tour The Little Glass House

summer refresh at the little glass house

May 25, 2019
The Little Glass House

With Memorial Day just around the corner, I thought it would be the perfect time to switch things up at The Little Glass House…a summer refresh, if you will! Summer is all about the outdoors and bringing it inside. I wanted to declutter and open things up a bit. A trip to the Barnhouse Market pop up shops in Santa Barbara was the jumping off point. A few new pieces started the summer refresh ball rolling! I found a gorgeous…

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Decorating House Tour

the big sur house… one year later

February 23, 2019
The Big Sur House

It’s almost impossible for me to believe that we first laid eyes on The Big Sur House in late January of 2018. By March 1st it was ours and the work began. I thought it would be fun to look back to a year ago and see the changes and progress that we’ve made. There is still much to be done, but we’ve come a long way, baby! It was a sunny and unseasonably warm January day when we went…

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Collecting Decorating

benches, stools, and poufs…oh my!

February 16, 2019
The Little Glass House

I have an odd obsession with benches and stools. If they are old, I love them even more. I can almost always find a home for them someplace as they are so versatile and come in so many different shapes and sizes. I find them in antique shops, online, and locally. My two favorite local sources for vintage benches and stools are Porch and Diani Living. Tiny stools make great risers on furniture or are useful in the bathroom to…

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Christmas Decorating The Big Sur House

a simple big sur christmas

December 22, 2018
The Big Sur House

Let me preface this post by saying the Christmas decor in our Big Sur home is simple. Getting Christmas to Big Sur is a bit more complicated. This will be our first Christmas here! Two car loads later (three if you count the trip with the tree stuffed in my tiny Prius), and we’re ready for the holidays! I have never been an over the top kind of gal when it comes to Christmas decor, and even less so here…

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Christmas Decorating The Little Glass House

a cali christmas

December 2, 2018
The Little Glass House

After spending Thanksgiving in Big Sur, I was a little slow getting my Christmas decor on in Santa Barbara.  Our plan is to spend Christmas in Big Sur as well, but winter storms are unpredictable and rock slides and closures on Highway 1 are common this time of year.  So I’m hedging my bets and decorating a bit in both homes. I’m just not sure which one will get the tree! I favor an organic approach to Christmas decorating…pinecones, driftwood,…

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Entertaining

a big sur thanksgiving

November 18, 2018
edb designs Big Sur house

In years past Thanksgiving has been a large family affair, often gathered at an old inn or cozy restaurant.  This year it will be just four of us…and I’m cooking!  The tricky part will be gathering all of the ingredients for a simple turkey dinner with all the fixings in Big Sur.  It will also be our first Thanksgiving in our Big Sur home and we can’t wait!  Dinner will be held without fancy China or pretty linens…a pared down,…

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Entertaining The Little Glass House

a simple november table

November 11, 2018
The Little Glass House

Those of you who have followed me for some time, know I like to set a simple table…and usually with items I have on hand.  I tend toward a neutral fall and winter decor, but I shocked my husband when I added just a tiny bit of autumnal color to a table for a recent dinner party. My inspiration were a pair of two tone mini rose plants that I bought at our local farmers market for $6. I miscalculated…

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i’m back!

October 4, 2018
Elizabeth Burns

Hi!  I realize it’s been a long time since you’ve heard from me here.  Sometimes life gets unexpectedly busy…in a good way.  I’ve been involved in new projects, helping my daughter set up her new place, and oh, we bought a house in Big Sur! I’m looking forward to blogging again and sharing my projects with you, along with the work we’ve been doing on our new Big Sur home.  And for all of you who have asked, we have…

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Entertaining

happy thanksgiving

November 23, 2017

Having celebrated Thanksgiving this past weekend while my family was all together, I’m spending a quiet day at the Little Glass House. Later this afternoon I will be feasting with friends.  Wishing you all a bright, cozy, safe and delicious holiday!!…

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