Oh wow…

What an innovative idea for a ceiling in this cafe in Slovenia – nominated for Best Interior Design for the Restaurant and Bar Design Award.  This place looks like a lovely space to hang out while sipping on a warm…

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A few things…

… to brighten the day… Are you a holiday decorator?  I feel nostalgic for New England pretty intensely this time of year; yet I’ve become so accustomed to, and spoiled with, living in a climate that rarely drops below 60…

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True true…

Sometimes my life gets away with itself and I lose control into busyness.  I can be full on social and excited about external happenings, but I’ve really been learning that my preference is to be at home, quiet, creating +…

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  • Components of a successful wedding experience that took place in an old car museum in LA (in the swipe!) : pink + pearls, the beautiful couple + their classy entrance, a slew of brothers in for the event, favorite friends looking swanky, and me in my happy place within reach of a vintage Crosley 💗
  • Just about the prettiest thing ever. #winterincalifornia
  • For you, on this Valentine’s Day, a collage a la 1930s paper cut, Florence Broadhurst florals, and gold hearts to really drive the love home. Single or hitched, newly or long divorced, solitude dwelling, a batch of kids or child-free, totally blissfully in love or eh, and anything in between or beyond...I wish you a knowing that your love and light comes from within you, kiddo. Practice that peace. Give and receive in equal measure, on this and every day...❤️
  • A little Galentine’s Day lovin’ over at @teamhairandmakeup this afternoon 💗
  • I cannot tell you what will happen but I can tell you it will be different when the light pours in. -mh nichols
  • In which I’m learning to dissolve the dictates of past perceptions (fascinating), harness the power of the present moment (currently: polishing off Girl Scout cookies), and make my own damn magic for the future (on the docket: a charmed life with loving purpose). But I’m not banking on luck. Instead I’m practicing focus on what I want to expand and hoping for some loveliness to come of it. And I wish the same for you. Love + Cookies, y’all. (Who’s with me?)
  • Reminiscing all day long about the Conservatory of Flowers in San Francisco...so many sighs from my longing heart.
  • A couple of years ago, my little home was featured on @apartmenttherapy and one of the comments simply read, “I hate the polka dots.” My immediate thought was that she maybe wouldn’t have felt that if she had the chance to see how they share the sunlight with such gusto. My next thought was, for the love of all that is holy, why even take the time and energy to make your one contribution be the antithesis of kindness. All thoughts following that have been how much I still love the polka dots and all is again well in Cath World. My advice: Keep spaces for happy in your home. (If you’re local, send me a message...I’ll come over and help create those spaces for you. Polka dots optional 💛)