Postcards from the Ridge

02/17/2026

Thoughts on this Saybrook Sage living room???

Thoughts on this room? Benjamin Moore Saybrook Sage pairs beautifully with this dark green area rug and warm leather sofa. Perfect for a cozy living room.

02/12/2026

Warm and welcoming or too dark? What are your thoughts on this living room?

02/12/2026

New mood board featuring SW Clary Sage. Sage green and dark blue are a match made in heaven. Add a pop of russet color for the perfect trio. The area rug and wall art tie it all together.

Sherwin Williams Clary Sage is a popular paint color that pairs perfectly with dark blue and russet. Here's an area rug, wallpaper, and more that ties all of the colors together.
Link to shopping resources is in the comments.

02/05/2026

Well that's pretty accurate for the past couple of weeks..covered with a warm blanket and kitties and working on new color palettes. 😄 Have you made one yet? Drop it in the comments.

02/03/2026

Looking to warm up a room with Sea Salt from Sherwin Williams? Add some muted mustard yellow and dark teal and cozy accents for a welcoming feeling. Link to sources is in the comments below.

Sea Salt paint color from Sherwin Williams is a perennial favorite and best seller. It's a chameleon of a color and is a blend of gray, blue, and green. Use it with warm colors for a cozy look with trending colors. Here's a mood board to inspire you. Link to shopping resources is in the comments.

01/27/2026

☕Swiss Coffee sounds great right now. 😊 Here's a new color palette with 10 colors including Swiss Coffee from Benjamin Moore just published! What do you think of this one?

Swiss Coffee paint color from Benjamin Moore is such a versatile almost white color. It has slight warm undertones and is great for walls, trim, cabinets, and more.

Here are some coordinating colors including rosy beige, sage greens, and soft blues that are warm and cozy.

The link to the color palette is in the comments.

01/27/2026

Here's the thing.

Our daughter and son-in-law live in Minneapolis. We've been there many times. We had their wedding there in June.
It's a lovely city and we've never experienced any trouble at all.
We've spoken to her several times over the past few days and heard the positive energy after the huge rally with thousands of protesters last week.
***They aren't paid protesters***
And then the next day she was tearful and full of rage after Alex Pretti was murdered, as most Americans were.
She has kept us updated on all of the peaceful vigils, rallies, and solidarity.
The city is full of good people who care about what happens in their city. They are heartbroken for their neighbors of color (whether or not they know them personally) who are afraid to leave their homes, and they are doing what they can to get through it all.
The chaos and terror that ICE has brought is completely unnecessary and unacceptable. Their tactics are unlawful and unconstitutional. They need to be defunded and held accountable for their crimes.
What can you do? Call your representative and voice your opinion.
Go to and you can get the contact information and a script for what to say.
We can't accept what's happening there or it will happen anywhere. This has to end now.

01/23/2026

Sherwin Williams Clary Sage is such a versatile color! Where would you use it?

Link to the color palette is in the comments.

01/21/2026

❄️⛄Hit me with your favorite snow day activities and food! We're in the zone with a 64% chance of at least 6" of snow this weekend.

01/14/2026

Sherwin Williams Alabaster paint color is so popular and for good reason. It plays nicely with so many colors and is perfect for a whole house. Here's a new color palette with some soft colors to go with Alabaster. The link to the palette is in the comments.

Sherwin Williams Alabaster paint color is a favorite among designers and homeowners because of it's versatility. It's a neutral off white that's slightly warm and works with both cool and warm colors.

Here's a brand new paint color palette for Alabaster with some muted sage green colors, dusty rose, and neutrals. Link is in the comments.

01/14/2026

Today I got the nicest message from a customer who purchased a couple of my new color palettes. It made my day and I'm so glad she found them helpful. ❤️