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Kelly Cervantes
Living life one inchstone at a time
My Favorite Breakfast
Jan 21

Jan 21 My Favorite Breakfast

Kelly Cervantes
Food Break

I love the tea and croissants my friend Heather makes. Here are some of her brewing and baking techniques.

The Jewelry Designs of Sarah Matthews
Jan 20

Jan 20 The Jewelry Designs of Sarah Matthews

Kelly Cervantes
Interviews

With her cat, Cassiopeia, Sarah gives us a sneak peak of her latest collection. Tudor readers get an exclusive discount!

Jan 19
Jan 19 If I Won the Lottery

Kelly Cervantes
Monthly Musings

A lot of people say they’d buy a mansion, an island, and a bunch of cars. I’d probably buy myself a mountain and build a cabin.

The Apartment of Rudee Chua and Darien McDermott
Jan 18

Jan 18 The Apartment of Rudee Chua and Darien McDermott

Kelly Cervantes
Living Rooms, Furniture

Overlooking High Park, this gem of a one-bedroom is the perfect example of making “eclectic” actually work.

When You Need a Vitamin C Boost
Jan 17

Jan 17 When You Need a Vitamin C Boost

Kelly Cervantes
Food Break

A blood orange is an excellent snack in between meals, especially in the frigid Canadian winter. Bundle up, everyone!

Green Exposure
Jan 16

Jan 16 Green Exposure

Kelly Cervantes
Lofts, Plants

Adding plants to your workspace can really energize your productivity. It might be the color. It might be the oxygen.

Building Modern Homes with Architect Roderick Hayes
Jan 15

Jan 15 Building Modern Homes with Architect Roderick Hayes

Kelly Cervantes
Interviews

Born and raised in Chicago, Illinois the innovative Mr. Hayes drew inspiration from his city’s eclectic skyline to create beautiful modern homes.

Making More Room in Your Home Office
Jan 14

Jan 14 Making More Room in Your Home Office

Kelly Cervantes
Furniture, Crafts

If your home office is no bigger than a walk-in closet, here are some DIY tips that can create more space for your productivity.

How a Shelf Can Tell a Story
Jan 13

Jan 13 How a Shelf Can Tell a Story

Kelly Cervantes
Styling

The objects you collect can represent moments in your life or parts of your personality. It’s how you display them that turns them into a tale.

Oak & Granite
Jan 11

Jan 11 Oak & Granite

Kelly Cervantes
Furniture

Chris and I love this store. They had a beautiful antique bureau desk. Simply unfold the desk to turn any living room into a study.

California Dream: Derek Nguyen’s Bungalow
Jan 10

Jan 10 California Dream: Derek Nguyen’s Bungalow

Kelly Cervantes
Living Rooms, Plants

I got a chance to visit Santa Barbara and stayed at my uncle Derek’s house. Other than impeccable taste, he really has a green thumb.

Repurposing an Antique Spice Cabinet
Jan 8

Jan 8 Repurposing an Antique Spice Cabinet

Kelly Cervantes
Plants, Furniture

A cabinet can be decorative in more ways than one. Storing plants in extra drawers is an innovative way to breathe life into any space.

Sit on a Zabuton
Jan 7

Jan 7 Sit on a Zabuton

Kelly Cervantes
Living Rooms, Furniture

In Japan, it’s common to sit on the floor with a only a cushion for comfort. So, is the zabuton furniture or accessory?

Spa Treatment
Jan 6

Jan 6 Spa Treatment

Kelly Cervantes
Bathrooms

Sometimes a bathroom makeover just needs a coat of white paint. Simply add antique items and fixtures to create a classier ambience.

Landscaping with Amory Herd
Jan 5

Jan 5 Landscaping with Amory Herd

Kelly Cervantes
Interviews

In a male-dominated industry like landscaping, Amory Herd has set herself apart by shaping gardens the natural way.

Linen Couch Slipcovers
Jan 4

Jan 4 Linen Couch Slipcovers

Kelly Cervantes
Furniture

Winter is when we prep for the summer heat, or at least dream of it. Here’s a perfect solution for keeping your couch cool.

 

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I left the house!!! Pretty sure my nap afterward lasted longer than my actual excursion but it’s an inchstone all the same.

Thank you everyone for the love and well wishes. My thank you note list is long and getting longer but I am so very app
*NEW BLOG* “The mirror of worth” By Bud Hager

As I heal from what I hope has been a successful surgery, I am grateful to my friend @duke_fitz, AKA Emma’s dad, for offering to fill in for me on the blog this week. With the potential
*NEW BLOG* “A test of grace”

Well, next week is my mastectomy and I’m ready – emotionally, anyway. I still need to double check supplies and be sure I have everything that has been recommended to me, but at this point I&rsquo
Me and my mama circa 1999 for my senior pictures.

Many have told me that she was one of their favorite parts of Normal Broken. And I don’t foresee that changing in The Luckiest. But for all I’ve written about Kathy, it barely even scratc
 

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