by Rose Elder In San Diego California, as in any major city, we have lost the common perspective of living space. We think that a 1400 ft.² house is a pretty standard home size. When we purchased our 2000 ft.² house I genuinely believed it was huge! Before that, we had lived in an … More Besta System
by Rose Elder We hosted Alexander’s 4th birthday party yesterday. All and all I think it was a success. Kids were entertained as well as the parents, and thanks to my amazing in-laws even I got to enjoy it! I am a perfectionist, sometimes that plays against you when it refers to entertaining. I want everything … More Alexander’s Birthday Party
by Rose Elder It’s no secret to my family and friends that I’m obsessed with Ikea. I’m obsessed to the point that I make up any excuse to go to Ikea. Ikea’s designers must really go to a thorough thought process when they create anything and everything they sell in their stores; And I love that. More … More My IKEA Obsession
by Rose Elder Adam and I purchased our home in San Diego a couple of years back. Most San Diegans that have been on the market for a house know how tough it is to find one. Let alone the right one. a) An available home that meets your family’s needs b) A house in your … More Ikea Kitchen Remodel
by Rose Elder My husband recently wrote an article for melmagazine.com. The article is about how to buy exactly a week worth of groceries. He interviewed a nutritionist and a professional organizer to give the reader information on how to achieve this. I asked Adam if he could ask the experts for advice on how to avoid wasting food. I … More Freshen-up Your Pantry
I finally got my inspiration back. Moving from our first apartment together to our new home was a bit of a struggle. For starters, moving. It was a long and exhausting process. Finding the perfect place for everything, creating a clean and functional home. Realizing that our furniture was not working for our new place … More Alexander’s bedroom
Since I moved to San Diego, more than 6-years-ago, I have been dreaming about having a patio in my home . The city’s perfect weather makes the outdoors enjoyable most days of the year. In our new home we have a small front patio and I had big dreams for it. My first thought was … More Small Patio Renovation
My mother has always been of the idea that family pictures are private, not something very 21st century like right? Well, growing up we never had pictures in the social areas of our house (she has a pretty amazing art collection I must say). For these private treasures my mom created something she calls the “family wall”. She chose a … More Family Wall
Adam and I moved to our new condo at the end of last month! It it has been very exciting but also a long and exhausting process. The house was supposed to be ready upon our arrival but it is going to be finally done today! Imagine a house filled with dangerous tools and a curious 10 month … More Down Pipe
Often I find myself wondering if I chose the wrong degree. I realized a little too late that I love interior design! I studied fashion marketing but my heart starts racing when I receive House Beautiful, not when I receive Elle magazine. Adam and I purchased our first condo about 2 months ago. The house was … More Black Blue
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