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…

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…

Tuteurs are freestanding, pyramid-shape trellises, or obelisks. They are for placing anywhere in the garden that you want a vertical accent with classical style and proportions. Read more…

As each November begins, the cooler days and frosty nights can offer, seemingly against all odds, Read more…

The current craze for over-sized kitchens has grown to mammoth proportions. Personally, I’ve always enjoyed a large kitchen vicariously having no concept of what I would do with it should I ever have one. Read more…

This season when entertaining dinner guests, why not add a whimsical garden touch to your holiday table setting? Read more…

Being the Modern Lifestyle Expert, people are always asking me what they can do to make their homes more stylish and inviting to others. Read more…

How many of us have opened a fabulous bottle of wine only to discard the cork when done. 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…

I love climbing and flowering vines of all kinds. I very much wanted to grow some varieties up my eight-foot fence in my back yard. Read more…