Hello, Laguna Green! Well, that’s what I’m calling it, at least. It’s not an actual color from Sherwin-Williams — it’s right in between Rice Paddy and Hearts of Palm. So. I’m naming this color Laguna Green because it is so similar — although not exact —  to the kitchen color of the rental we had […]

Tonight when Simon was on his way home from work, he called home, as he tends to do, and we discussed the day. “What did you do today?” he asks. “Um, oh, well, you know, grocery shopping, child-raising, oh, and um, painting,”  I respond. “Painting.” This is a statement, not a question. Poor Simon. Somewhere […]

In my biggest dream, my master bedroom would be like a most fabulous hotel: chic, sleek, comforting and inviting. I want it to be a haven, and utterly relaxing. And while we have definitely come a long way from our teeny tiny little master bedroom-ette over on 67th Street (more like a closet!), this room […]