IDA of WNY decorates the Ronald McDonald House in Buffalo for the 2013 holiday season

Deck the halls with boughs of holly

'Tis the season to be jolly

Don we now our gay apparel

Fast away the old year passes

Sing we joyous, all together

Fa la la la la, la la la la!

Sneak Peek: Buffalo, NY Home and Garden Show 2013

Buffalo's Home & Garden Show of 2013 is quickly approaching. This year, the Interior Design Association of WNY is hosting a White Room Challenge for seven of Buffalo's finest interior designers. nikkiMdesign is participating in the contest and Heather Benson and I are having an absolute blast prepping for the upcoming show. Below is a sneak peek at what you might find in our room... 

Check back often to see more! ♥

FOCUS: My life through the lens

The simple things in my life that remind me of just how precious the world around me is...


Spring flowers in bloom.

Stroll through the neighborhood on my way to the hair salon.

Kenmore, NY

Coffee with a friend at a local cafe.

Cafe 59 Buffalo, NY

An interesting and inspirational conversation with a fellow artist and local architect, Kenneth Loncke, known for his spiritual paintings and photographs. 

Artwork above painted by Kenneth Loncke, Buffalo NY

Sunday afternoon cards with mom and dad.

My four year old learning about physics.

A wonderful date night with my hubby. 

Look! We're on TV! Red Robin, Buffalo NY

Mmmm. Cheesecake Factory, Buffalo, NY

Watching my mother-in-law play her violin in the spring concert. She has always wanted to learn how to play the violin and now is as good a time as any. Way to go Mom!

Good company with great people. Interior Design Association of WNY meeting, held at White Orchard Home Furnishings, Orchard Park, NY.

Want to see more pictures from the IDA meeting? 

Visit the Interior Design Association of WNY facebook page and while you are there be sure to "like" it. :) 

IDA of WNY meeting held at White Orchard

Last night, the IDA of WNY held their monthly meeting at White Orchard Home Furnishings, Orchard Park NY. Topic discussed was social networking and business, specifically the IDA of WNY facebook page. Stop by and "like" the page for updates on community design projects and events, before and after project pictures from local designers, and interior design and vendor resources.