BLOOM WILD avec Bari J.
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A Poem on Finding Joy
Oh, Joy. Joy will find me...Yesterday there was a goldfinch on my bird feeder. We’d never had one here before. I just...
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First Born Daughter
Early last month, January 2025, I decided to face a long time fear... drawing and...
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Using loss and grief for good - Betty's Birthday Art Print
Some of you may know that several months after we moved from Scottsdale, Arizona (near my parents) to Charlotte, North Carolina, my mom,...
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The Diamond Technique: A Fresh Approach to Shelf Styling
If you have any shelves in your home, you know that filling them with style can sometimes be a challenge. But prepare to become an expert with one...
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I gave my kitchen
a make-UNDERWe are all avowed maximalists here, right? Yes. We love to mix and layer pattern and color. And... we do it with intention. Curated Maximalism, as I say always! We...
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How to Sew Pillows with a Hidden Zipper (without an invisible zipper!)
Before we get started, for those of you who do not sew, you...
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How to wainscot a wall - A solution to the big blank wall dilemma
One of the most vexing decorating dilemmas is often the...
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An Easy Formula for Mixing Patterns in Your Home Like an Artist and Fabric Designer!
Think Like a Fabric Designer When I mix patterns in my home...
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Collecting & Curating ... How to make your home feel like you!
This morning, a friend and I took a home tour, and later in the...
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The World's Best Carrot Sheet Cake with Orange Cream Cheese Frosting, A Birthday Tradition
Is the title of this post hyperbole? You'll have to make this recipe and decide for yourself (spoiler: it's totally not hyperbole). Since the early days of the pandemic, when...
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How to Make Professional Lined Pinch Pleat Curtains
I've long been a fan of traditional pinch pleat curtains, and couldn't be more thrilled they've made a huge design comeback in recent years. I was...
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Beautiful Home Decor Ideas - Skirted Furniture, Sinks and More
I've always been a girlie girl. I appreciate a ruffle here and there and I surely appreciate skirted sofas, tables, sinks and cabinets. And good news... we are seeing more...