153161 Garage Guest Suite by Allison Ramsey Architects

153161 Garage Guest House by Allison Ramsey Architects

I love this simple yet classic garage with a covered area for parking or a patio. It’s a classic style with clean lines – it’s not fussy in appearance and adds just the right design element. A garage AND a small guest house. Perfect!

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Sailing Lake St. Clair – Michigan Memories

My Mom ❤️

I feel so blessed to have so many wonderful memories. Growing up in Michigan we had the best time. Memories of sailing and most of all hanging out with friends who are still friends to this day (thank you social media)!

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(RE) Featured Artist: Patti Vincent!

Colorado Day 24 by Patti Vincent 4 3/4″ x 4 1/2″ Gouache (Kraft Paper Sketchbook)

Patti Vincent. When I saw this painting my jaw dropped. I really love all of Patti’s work, but these plein air paintings just grab me. What I love so much about this one is the color palette. It’s softer and fabulous and gives such a beautiful overall feel.

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Lowcountry Farmhouse Plan by Court Atkins Group for Southern Living!

Lowcountry Farmhouse plan by Court Atkins Group for Southern Living
Photographer: Gibson, Josh

When you look at this beautiful home, does the porch stand out to you? It does to me. I would LOVE to be on it right now! The lines are beautiful. It looks so spacious. Just wait until you see the inside! #itsabeauty

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The Alderney House Plan by Tim Brown Architecture for Perch Plans!

Alderney house plan in real life, white 2 story house, black windows, low hanging tree, green rass
Alderney House Plan by Tim Brown Architecture for Perch Plans
Photo: PerchPlans.com

What beautiful style, right? Just wait until you see more images of this plan both inside and out. #itsawinner This house has such charm – I love the peek of the staircase through the window #wow

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Fall is my “happy place”!

Where am I??

Glorious! The arrival of fall like weather is nothing short of glorious to me. I am so excited for hot and humid weather to be on its way out! I am looking so forward to fresh air, cool breezes, open windows, flannel and polar fleece.

There, I said it. Ha… I am in my happy place when I can be *me* – born and raised in Michigan, here are a few of my fall memories…

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A Smile During Trying Times!

A special “Charlie” 🐾 treat creation…

I love creating treats for Charlie, our Jack Russel with a history of pancreatitis. For years he’s only gotten his ultra low fat prescription dog food, and occasional piece of pasta or tablespoon of rice, a little no fat Greek yogurt and veggies of all kinds.

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The Corinth House Plan by Lake + Land Design Studio

Corinth Residence House Plan by Lake + Land Studio

A beautiful house plan both inside and out! This is exquisite with the front and back porches (WOW). So many wonderful spaces to be happy in! I have been a fan of the Lake + Land designs forever, if you aren’t familiar, you are about to become a fan as well…

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Breakfast (or lunch) of Champions!

Black Bean, Fresh Corn, Avocado, Brown Rice Breakfast Wrap with Pepper Jack

This wrap is a winner! It will fill you up and keep you full. It’s quick and easy to make and once you make a batch you can eat it for days and freeze the remainder to pull out for a quick breakfast! Essentially, this is almost too good to be true!

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