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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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home bunch feature!

June 3, 2018
Little Glass House Patio in the afternoon

I’ve had a love affair with Home Bunch since I first moved to California.  Moving from the East coast was quite a transition and meant a change of lifestyle.  Life here is geared to the outdoors and I wanted my home to lend itself to that…easy, bright, comfortable and welcoming.  Luciane’s blog Home Bunch was such an inspiration with gorgeous homes from all over!  But best of all, she lists sources for everything, including furniture, light fixtures, cabinet hardware and yes, paint…

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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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Outdoors

out with the rosemary!

November 3, 2017

When we moved to The Little Glass House seven years ago, we redid the landscaping. You can see some of the changes here.  Things grow incredibly fast and big here in Southern California, and before I knew it, that cute tiny rosemary hedge became a four foot monster!  Here’s what the back yard looked like when we bought our house as seen from inside……

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Decorating House Tour

autumn vibes Cali style

September 21, 2017

Growing up, I wasn’t the biggest fan of fall. Oh, I loved the hot apple cider, wearing sweaters and boots, and of course the changing colors of the leaves…but sweaters turn into coats, leaves need to be raked and before you know it, winter is upon you!  At the first sight of mums in the grocery store I would be resigned to the fact that summer was truly over.  Maybe that’s why I never really caught on to fall decorating…

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Decorating

a tisket a tasket, a vintage african basket..

July 27, 2017

Sometimes, (ok truth be told, this happens to me a lot), an object speaks to you and it’s clear that it is coming home with you. This happened to me recently when a friend and I were on a little field trip to the malibu design center.  This place is a treasure trove of inspiration for people who love organic, natural, modern design! 😉  We spotted an assortment of various size vintage African baskets on a table.  It was love…

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Decorating

a new bedroom rug changes everything!

August 5, 2016
Master Bedroom in The Little Glass House

I almost didn’t post this piece today.  It seems that every time I turn on the news, another horrific attack has happened and everything else seems trivial in comparison.  But I think in my own way, by creating beautiful, comfortable places to call home, it makes me feel safer.  Our homes are our sanctuaries away from all the atrocities happening in the world.  And isn’t it nice to have an oasis if even for a little while?  So here is…

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Decorating The Little Glass House

organic. natural. modern.

July 15, 2016
The Little Glass House, Santa Barbara

I was thrilled to be asked by the lovely ladies at Holl and Lane magazine to write an Interiors post for their online blog. Holl and Lane’s motto is:  We are more than a magazine; we are a community of women that share our hearts with boldness.  We believe in telling stories boldly and vulnerably, to cultivate honest community and authentically inspire home and add flavor to everyday life.  They were looking for me to fulfill the authentically inspire home niche!…

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Decorating

Favorite Etsy Shop: INDIEbungalow

July 7, 2016
Summer vibe at The Little Glass House

I’m a bit of a pillow hoarder.  There, I’ve admitted it.  Does it mean I’m going to change my hoarding ways?  Not anytime soon!  I’ve had this problem for quite sometime and it became even worse once I discovered Etsy.  I have pillows and their assorted covers in every closet in our smallish home.  They make it so easy to change your decor in a snap! One day about a year ago I was scrolling through Instagram and I came…

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Landscape Design Outdoors

the quest to create our dream fire pit

May 19, 2016
fire pit

When my hubby and I moved to Santa Barbara and bought a house six years ago, we knew we wanted to embrace the California outdoor lifestyle. This meant adding things like a hot tub, an outdoor shower, and a place to gather…a fire pit.  While my husband has incredible faith in my ability to design gardens (as I did in Connecticut), I knew that with irrigation, electric, gas lines, and poured concrete hardscaping, I was in way over my head!…

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