When you spend six years living among 6′ giants, or the equivalent to the Swedish model, shopping in their clothing stores as a petite makes buying clothes a tricky business. My daughter, Hailey, and I went on a shopping date this weekend for her 15th birthday (which is today!) but neither of us bought…
Making over the Stinkiest Place in Copenhagen + Mood Board
Obviously, the first thing you do when you realize you are leaving town, is take on one of the biggest renovation/interior design projects you have ever done and hope that it is finished before you leave, right? It’s the logical first step… if you are a little crazy like me, but when…
Would You Rather :: Which Portland Home?
When you are a person who has moved 20 times in 16 years, staying in one house (even if it involved a six month stint in the US!) is like a Christmas miracle in July. But now it is time to explore a new city, begin another adventure, and… decorate another house….
Monochrome :: Calm before one heck of a storm
Few of us have a truly calm and easy life, but every now and then, life gets a real shake down. I’ll be back tomorrow with a MASSIVE ANNOUNCEMENT, so today, it’s all about monochrome, which really is the perfect to create a little calm before one very massive storm… Add interest to…
Escaping Perpetual Winter In This Monochrome Home
While the invention of color television is considered one of our recent history’s greatest accomplishments, I have an apparent obsession for all things black and white. I blame the Scandinavian winters. They are like a scene out of Frozen in which we have been cursed into a perpetual winter. Did the Scandinavians miss the…
The Reform Kitchen :: Extraordinary Design + Budget Friendly Kitchen
Extraordinary design at reasonable prices… in the kitchen? Sound like a hoax? Reform, a Copenhagen based company, is proving that it’s not only possible but it’s amazing. By partnering with some of Scandinavia’s top designers, including Norm Architects and BIG (Bjark Ingels Group, who designed the 2 World Trade Center), the Reform…
Old World Meets Modern Scandinavian Design
Every one of us has our personal blend of styles and this home is a breathtaking take on “Old World Meets New Scandi Style”, which can be pretty tricky to pronounce, let alone create in your own home. And yet Liza Laserow, of Laserow Design, makes it look so easy. By keeping…
Best Interior Design Books That Your home is begging for
The invention of pinterest and Instagram have been life altering, as in, we once had hours to do all sorts of things like run laundry, meet up for coffee dates with friends, and make dinners, but these days, we spend more time pinning what we could do rather than what we are. Or am…
Is an All White Family Home An Act of Insanity? Maybe.
The first thing I need to confess is that I was a little afraid of moving into an all white house with kids. I didn’t say much about my fears at the time because I was too busy blissfully decorating my dream home in Copenhagen and could barely sleep because I was…
Out of the Closet :: Casual Friday
My daughter and her friend from school have been with me all week, assisting me with photo shoots as a part of their school’s internship program. I’ve had a total blast with my little assistants (who are not quite so little any more and quite significantly taller than me, too) but I…
An Art filled Home In The Heart of Copenhagen
You know when the entry to a home looks like one of your favorite museums, that you are in for a real treat, at least that is how I felt when I walked up this gorgeous stairwell. This home, currently up for rent, is right in the middle of Copenhagen and all…
Should Your Dog Match Your House? :: Oracle Fox
If the brief was to match your dog and your house to your favorite outfit, then Amanda Shadforth, the incredibly talented photographer, stylist, and creative director behind the popular, Oracle Fox blog, has definitely nailed it. Her laid back chic style is evident throughout every nook and cranny of her Melbourne home and her closet…
