Your home is a reflection of your personal style. It’s a place where you can relax, show guests your personality and interests, and enjoy a beautiful sanctuary that uplifts you each day. Naturally, you want your home to be comfortable, but you also want it to be stylish and inspiring. In today’s home decorating guide, […]
In celebration of the 10th Anniversary of the renovation of the “Odyssey”, a bespoke custom-designed modern home in Carmel-by-the-Sea, homeowners Lyn & Tom Christal recently threw a party in honor of renowned architectural photographer and author Richard Olsen’s upcoming new book, California Green: Houses of the Eco Continue Reading
It all started on a sunny afternoon in Carmel-by-the-Sea on the Central Coast of Northern California. One glorious day, I was so inspired by the beauty of the flowers blooming around town, that I decided to spend time discovering majestic gardens. My little afternoon adventure led me into the picturesque gardens at La Playa Continue Reading
Perched high upon a hill in San Luis Obispo County lies a great and grand Mediterrean-inspired estate that is more beautiful, palatial, and impressive than you could possibly imagine. Built in the 1920’s by media magnate, William Randolph Hearst, the famed Hearst Castle, otherwise known as La Cuesta Encantada, overlooks Continue Reading
Love creative projects, like home decorating and organizing? Could you spend countless hours browsing through inspirational images, imagining what your dream home would look like? And what if that virtual dream space could serve as something useful, like a place to collect and organize all your favorite spots on the web? Well, that place exists! It’s called Continue Reading
To assist you in finding bespoke products designed to inspire you, improve the quality of your life, and add beauty to your world, Inspirations & Celebrations is commencing a new weekly series called “Fabulous Finds”, starting with this vintage inspired decor shopping guide. Fabulous Finds – Home Decor Edition Continue Reading
From witty and wonderful books to inspiring wall art and home decor accessories, the Inspirations & Celebrations’ 2015 Mother’s Day Gift Guide features 10 fabulous finds that any mom would love. Whether your mom would adore sweet messages that make her heart melt, or chic stylish pieces that she’ll cherish for a lifetime, Continue Reading
From palatial gardens to spectacular architecture and decor, this Inspirations & Celebrations’ Travel Guide shares the must-see features of the legendary Hearst Castle of San Simeon, California. Perched high above the central California coastline, with unobstructed sweeping vistas of the majestic Pacific Ocean, rolling hills, and Continue Reading
Home improvement projects can run the gamut from major renovations (including demolition and new construction) to minor home improvement tasks (such as painting and furniture re-arranging). If you have been thinking about sprucing up the look of your home without investing a fortune or spending a considerable amount of time or Continue Reading
“The Young Designers Collective is an association of artists and designers based in New York City, who design for non-profit organizations to promote good will as well as gain exposure individually and for the cause they are working towards. Sponsored by SI Design and Consulting Inc, the group provides young designers a platform that Continue Reading
I recently attended the opening night exhibit of “Pop Icons: Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein” at the Monterey Museum of Art – La Mirada. Below is the event invitation cover, featuring artwork by Andy Warhol entitled Liz, created in 1964, in the form of a color offset lithograph. “Pop artis an art movementthat emerged in Continue Reading
Over the weekend, I attended one of the Carmel Art & Film Festival events called “Art In The Park” (at Devendorf Park in downtown Carmel-by-the-sea). This premiere festival showcases independent films, contemporary art, music, and photography from around the world. The Art in the Park event featured artists who use various mediums, Continue Reading
