My most recent project began when I met my clients two years ago. They had recently purchased a 1932 Spanish style home in the historic Mission District in Santa Barbara. I’ll be honest…I was hesitant at first as this style of home seemed a bit outside of my wheelhouse. When I first saw the house, it was currently being used as a rental and had an eclectic traditional style. Additionally, it seemed dark even with the numerous windows and French…
Christmas time in Santa Barbara is unpredictable. Some years it is damp and chilly, while others it is as warm as a summer day. No matter the weather, I love to decorate for Christmas. An abundance of white, natural materials, an ever growing collection of tiny Christmas trees (45 and counting), and a little sparkle can be found this year at The Little Glass House. Narcissus, pine cones, and a moose antler are just a few of the natural materials…
While we won’t be spending Christmas in Big Sur this year, I still wanted it to have some holiday spirit and cheer without setting up a Christmas tree. I made some simple decor changes and it was just enough to make me want to hum Christmas carols and swig eggnog! I tend to keep things simple and natural. Here in Big Sur, I have potted paperwhites, driftwood trees, and pinecones that I bleached last year. Candles, tiny lights, the stove…
One of the questions I get asked most often, is how I got started on Instagram and if I could offer any advice. It started as a lark when my daughter Kelsey, who is social media savvy (she works at Snapchat afer all) helped me set up an account. I didn’t even know what hashtags were! This was one of my very first photos…blurry and all. It’s taken lots of time and practice to learn how to take good photos…
Fall in California is quite a bit different than in other parts of the country. Our days tend to be warm and sunny, with cool crisp evenings. It’s my favorite kind of weather, but definitely not what one thinks of for fall. In our homes, I like to bring in the neutrals…winter whites and lots of cozy textures. Organic natural items such as white pumpkins, plants, and even driftwood lend a bit of autumn flavor to the decor. In The…
When one of my favorite stores is having a sale, I want to share. I’ve been shopping at Serena & Lily for myself and my clients for several years and when I’m back in Connecticut, its a must stop for me. Have you ever been in a store that you love so much, you want to move in? S & L is one of those! Serena & Lily believes living well begins at home. I wholeheartedly agree. Their fresh coastal…
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…
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…
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…
A few months ago I was contacted by Country Home magazine to see if my parents would be interested in sharing their Vermont farmhouse for the Winter 2019 issue. They were on board, a date was set, and so I traveled to Vermont for the photo shoot. Vermont hadn’t had any snow since December but the day before the shoot, several inches of wet snow fell turning Vermont into a winter wonderland. While I tried to prepare my parents for…