The love for my coat was instantaneous the moment I saw it. There was no second guessing and no negotiating with myself. It’s bright, it’s bold, and so me.

I believe the things we surround ourselves with should make us happy. Our clothes, our spaces, and especially our homes. I can spot the difference between something that actually fits, and something that only looks good under the store lights. And I’ll tell you straight when it doesn’t work.

These days I walk through a lot of houses, looking for the things that feel right when you actually stand in them. Here, I write about home hunting and other topics through the eyes of a shopper, with a little humor and my own sense of style.