Author Archives: telly.sea

fabric flips

I have long had an affinity (addiction) to fabric.  I know a few other people like this.  We gather material from fabric stores and other sources, not sure what we’re going to use it for, just because we love it.  We have a bin of loose fabric, ready for the next project.  For some people,Continue reading “fabric flips”

pretty pretty pots

We bought our house in Durham about three and a half years ago. There was a large garden bed at the front of the house that was mostly just mulch and a rhododendron bush when we first moved in. At first, we tried to make it a perennial garden with native plants, but it quicklyContinue reading “pretty pretty pots”

counting the things i love

number one: my door knocker I love objects shaped like animals.  I also love door knockers, even though they hardly ever get used these days since most of us also have doorbells, not to mention elaborate smart-home devices. In any case, seeing this stoic lion gazing from our black front door brings me much joy. Continue reading “counting the things i love”

and what do you do?

I always thought there was something wrong with me.  Well, maybe that’s a long story.  But what I mean is, in relation to work, I could never seem to want what everyone was saying I should want.  Networking.  LinkedIn.  Lean In.  Hustle.  Girl Boss.  It made my stomach twist whenever I made myself think aboutContinue reading “and what do you do?”

necessity, a mother

Sometimes people have perfect situations for creating their ideal interior designs.  An endless budget, access to any resource, an unerring eye for design, a perfectly square and plumb space or the ability to make it so.  Most of us, though, learn to master the art of compromise. Personally, I think the best ideas come fromContinue reading “necessity, a mother”

oh, the places you’ll go – dr. seuss

I have had the good fortune to see a few places in the world so far. My last international trip was to Argentina in 2019. My husband had to travel there for his work, and I tagged along. We met in Buenos Aires and then went south to Patagonia. I had visited Argentina before, MendozaContinue reading “oh, the places you’ll go – dr. seuss”

make a new plan, stan – paul simon

I have been playing around with the idea of bullet journaling for a few years.  Last year, I finally ditched my usual planner, and committed to setting up a journal according to the process established by the bullet journal creator, Ryder Carroll.  I am so glad that I did.  It has been the organizational systemContinue reading “make a new plan, stan – paul simon”

step by step, one goes far – dutch proverb

I don’t know how it will happen.  The next part of my life.  Though there are moments of panic and anxiety, I am mostly allowing myself to not know.  And, to be honest, that has been very hard. So many people want me to tell them.  What’s next?  What’s the plan?  What are you goingContinue reading “step by step, one goes far – dutch proverb”

weekend plans

When I think of my ideal weekend, it usually involves good food, good wine, and… a good furniture or painting project. I am so very excited for this coming weekend. It’s one of those times when a perfect storm has gathered and I have a variety of projects I get to tackle all at once.Continue reading “weekend plans”