Category Archives: California

Green Plum Design House Painting

Posted on March 29, 2014 by Ros

Hi All, Spring is sprung, the daffs are out and the days are getting longer… It feels so very good to be writing a new blog again- it has been a patchy affair in recent years and on this fine … Continue reading →

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A Studio of One’s Own

Posted on June 6, 2013 by Ros

Letterpress artist, Elizabeth Hubbell worked for fifteen years in the garage next to her Berkeley home.  She wasn’t complaining. It did the job…housing her 1905 Chandler and Price letterpress and guillotine, the scrumptious paper on which she prints and the … Continue reading →

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Green Plum Design Movie!

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Ros

Hi Everyone, I hope that you all had a good summer and are getting back into the swing. Personally, I am clinging onto that summer feel with my fingernails and avoiding all shops with “Back to School Supplies” written in … Continue reading →

Posted in Adding more space, Bathroom, Bedroom, California, De-cluttering, English Countryside, Filing Systems, Front of House, Garden, Green Plum Design, Green Plum Design on Youtube, Inspiration, Interior design, office, Organizing, Organizing Paperwork, Re-Modelling, Re-organizing | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Green Plum Design Movie!

WOOL

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Ros

A beautiful Autumnal day here in the Bay Area – sunny and crispy and perfect for sitting outside with a book, a cup of tea and a blanket… And I do love a wool blanket. Like…a lot… Even in Sunny … Continue reading →

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Burlap Love

Posted on September 18, 2011 by Ros

Hi Everyone, Hope you are all good and back in the swing of things? A beautiful September’s day here in Northern California with the light working it’s usual magic… On what I think is my last hydrangea to blossom this … Continue reading →

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A Little Corner of France

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Ros

Hello Everyone, So I am just about back into the swing of things and now slightly readjusting…ahem…my idyllic vision of Britain with jolly Bobbies on the Beat….to incorporate fully armed police units, frustrated and enraged youths, burning buildings and spluttering … Continue reading →

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Front of House 2

Posted on June 25, 2011 by Ros

Morning Everyone, Another beautiful day in the Bay Area and a good moment to sit in the back garden, read a book and enjoy the sunshine… So today, we are going to take a look at two more very beautiful … Continue reading →

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3 Roadside Finds, 2 Paintbrushes and a Pot of Tea

Posted on June 17, 2011 by Ros

Morning All! It has been a big week in our family – my eldest boy who was playing with dinosaurs and trucks just a few minutes ago has hit the 18 year milestone  – I can’t quite believe it.  We … Continue reading →

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Front Of House

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Ros

Morning All! Today I am launching a new series called Front of House to look at the way people present their homes to the regular passer by…curbside appeal I believe it is called… For those of you with a serious … Continue reading →

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America On The Line – Free Giveaway Prize!

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Ros

Good morning to you all! Gorgeous morning here in the Bay Area and the perfect day to hang your washing on the line… Yes, today I am on a bit of a mission to get all you people who haven’t … Continue reading →

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