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Peonies-My Favorite Flowers
Posted by Irene Turner in Nature on May 15, 2012
Peonies-image courtesy of Lattelisa bloodspot
Hurray, it’s spring, and the season for peonies, my absolute favorite flower!
While I do love almost all flowers, peonies, best known in shades of soft pinks to deep burgundies, but also from white to corals and orange, are may absolute favorites.
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Wisteria-Via Santa Rosa Interior Design
Posted by Irene Turner in Nature on April 24, 2012
It’s wisteria season again, and my back yard is filled with these luscious blooms and divine scent! Just last week I posted a picture of my wisteria in bloom on Facebook which elicited a tremendous response, so I thought I’d share more.
Looking into my bathroom window
When my husband and I bought our home 8 years ago it was considered a fixer upper to put it nicely. But, being an interior designer, and my husband a Real Estate Broker, we looked past the ruble and checked out the bones. Nothing sold us more on this house over others then the 25 foot by 25 foot wisteria arbor in the back yard…no matter the neglect. Continue reading “Wisteria-Via Santa Rosa Interior Design” »
7 Ways to Add Fall Decor Naturally-via Santa Rosa Interior Design
Posted by Irene Turner in Interior Design & Renovation, Nature on November 10, 2011
It’s fall. Halloween is over, Thanksgiving is on it’s way. Touches of winter have appeared, but fall is still here. I love bringing the seasons and nature into my home. It’s a nod to Mother Nature, and a way to celebrate through out the year.
So, what does fall mean to me?…Harvest, fruits, vegetables, gourds, nuts, the turning of the leaves and warm rich colors. It’s the culmination of a year of growth, the beginning of the stillness of winter, and something worth acknowledging.
via pinterest Fall Decor
Here are 7 ways to bring fall into your home, naturally: Continue reading “7 Ways to Add Fall Decor Naturally-via Santa Rosa Interior Design” »
The Many Faces of Elephants
Posted by Irene Turner in Nature on September 8, 2011
I don’t know about you, but I LOVE Elephants. They are wonderful animals with many faces and meanings across different cultures.
image via Christine A. Kysely on Facebook
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Here are some of heart warming facts I associate with elephants: Continue reading “The Many Faces of Elephants” »
Expanded Living Space
Posted by Irene Turner in Interior Design & Renovation, Nature on July 19, 2011
In todays world, people are staying home more then ever. Even to extent of giving up vacations for what is now called a “staycation“! How can you make your living space support a staycation? How do you create a sanctuary to unplug in and to enjoy a little bit of beauty™ at home? By expanding your living space outdoors wherever possible.
It doesn’t matter if it’s a small space, or a large one. Creating a place to escape to that’s private, or, a place to share with many is one of the easiest ways to unwind. Last year I wrote about ways to create a living space outdoors. Now more then ever people are finding ways to spend a little time at home with nature.
photo courtesy of Barbara Cannizzaro on Houzz
Here in Sonoma County most of us are lucky to have the room to create outdoor sanctuaries that revolve around: Continue reading “Expanded Living Space” »
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