How is it that the holidays are already upon us? It feels like just yesterday that I was burning my hands on my steering wheel in the 114 degree Arizona-summer heat. In the spirit of Thanksgiving, I’ve scoped out some of the best home décor and table décor items—courtesy of Williams-Sonoma and Williams-Sonoma Home—that will [...]

Curling up with a good book before bed isn’t a luxury for me, it’s a necessity. And I admit, if the book I am reading is really intriguing, sometimes I’ll even hop into bed before the 9 p.m. mark just so that I can get a good couple hours of reading time in for that [...]

I’m quite picky about the books I lay out on my coffee table. They must have beautiful, eye-catching photography or art work as well as interesting information so that they can A) Easily entertain dinner guests while the meal is still being prepared, and B) Serve as a book you may pick up and read [...]

As I watched Dancing with the Stars last week (yes, I will own up to still being a fan of the show), I was amazed at how Marie Osmond (who was sitting in the audience to support her brother/DWTS contestant Donnie Osmond) looks so incredible young these days. After her own stint on Dancing with [...]

We all love our pets, but sometimes the necessary accessories that come with them are not very chic. Forget about the squeaky toys lying around the living room, we’re talking about the bulky dog crates that, besides from being a comfy place for your pup to rest his head each night, are really just an [...]

I love my bedding. I love good quality sheets and funky duvet covers, and I think bedding is the key to lovely bedroom. Here are a bunch of ideas from The Company Store (www.thecompanystore.com) on how to change up your bedding this season.

A: Microfiber Fleece Blanket, Throw & Sheet Set: You just have to feel [...]

While I do enjoy a game of pool on occasion, it is one design item you’re not likely to find in my home. However, these exotic designs from Brunswick Billiards, just might change my perspective.
The Zanzibar
Zanzibar, the tiny island off East Africa in the Indian Ocean, is believed to be the birthplace of Swahili, and [...]

As soon as the weather gets nice in Arizona, I start getting the calls from my family and friends in the north - they are ALL coming for a visit this fall it seems. Luckily I have a couple extra bedrooms to spare, but all my guests got me thinking about sleeper sofas and how [...]

As homeowners and just shoppers in general become more eco-conscious, the market place is adapting to the green-friendly mindset. From clothing to makeup, cleaning products to paint, the green movement is in full swing from our attitudes to how we outfit ourselves and even our homes. While going green requires a lot of research and [...]

Sometimes a successful business works best when kept within the family. Such is the case for the mother/daughter design team of Hiam Hadeed and Violet Hadeed-Baird, who recently introduced Blossom Pillows, their blossom-inspired decorative pillow line via their new ecommerce website, www.BlossomPillows.com.

All Blossom Pillows are handmade in America using a lovely selection of home decor [...]