The celebration of the holidays is meaningless without the sharing our love for our home and those closest to us. Read more…

Rosebrook Gardens: A classic English style manor/townhouse available for hourly, daily, weekly or monthly rental.
Located less than 60 min. Read more…

Entertaining for a party or a meal is one thing, but having overnight guests is a whole experience in itself. Read more…

Year after year I wander in the garden and always find myself discovering new beauty and growth at Rosebrook Gardens. Read more…

Year after year I wander in the garden and always find myself discovering new beauty and growth at Rosebrook Gardens. Read more…

If you need inspiration for your outdoor holiday décor, look no further!  Rosebrook Gardens awaits the New Year in festive Mother Nature inspired design.   Read more…

Any time of year is a good time to stroll and ponder the wondrous rose. Here are some of my favorites that are visible on my property, Read more…

Any space can become your own sanctuary and retreat. I love the early evening ambiance that happens in winter. Read more…

From wintry day to spotlit night, take a virtual stroll around my home, Rosebrook Gardens, as it’s been transformed for the holidays. Read more…

From Drabulous to Fabulous: A Recap
My six core design principles are truly the cure for all design dilemmas. Read more…

In keeping with my latest home design details in MAR silver, gold and brass, I have a doozy of a sMARt tip for you, Read more…

A car is indispensable in our everyday lives. No longer is car simply way to get from point A and to point B. Read more…

Wait —  don’t toss those greeting cards! You can do your part to recycle and be cleverly creative at the same time with these simple and yet effective tips and tricks for turning holiday mail into something useful and decorative again for next year — Read more…

Ghosts, goblins, witches and more…what do you fear showing up at your door? Maybe like some people I’ve met it’s decorating for Halloween that truly sends a chill up your spine. Read more…

As seen on The Today Show, I was given the design challenge of re-doing a family’s deck for under $250. Read more…

Exciting news! The Mar Candle—Generation 2—is back and this time to stay!
I love candles…and I especially love my own candles because they are 100% natural with a cotton wick and essential oils. Read more…

Ever since I can remember, I”÷ve always tried to be incredibly resourceful and innovative with things that were, Read more…

I love to entertain, and setting a fabulous table is an essential part of establishing the ambiance, Read more…

As I pondered this years’ garden parties, I found myself wondering how I could create even more visual interest and design detail in my garden whilst offering clever function and purpose at the same time. Read more…

I’m all about rethinking the traditional ways of doing things. I call it a modern way of life and I make sure there are no rules to inhibit my creativity. Read more…

Rosebrook Gardens is no different than any other home as it, too, requires maintenance and attention to maintain its distinctive charm. Read more…

In this age of consumerism, nothing speaks more to a “green” lifestyle than recycling paper, fabric and other goods that can be used to wrap packages and gifts. Read more…

Weddings: a 160 billion dollar business!  Wow, now that’s worth learning more about.  Today the average wedding in America costs around $29,000.00 and with so many different resources it’s no wonder we don’t know where to start. Read more…

Just as dress rehearsals are a must for any show about to open, so is staging a home before putting it on the market. Read more…