The Run for the Roses is tomorrow, the first Saturday in May, and will be the 136th running of the Kentucky Derby. Billed as the "Most exciting two minutes in sport", it will capture the attention and wallets of millions.I attended my first Run for the Roses Kentucky Derby in 1960 at the invitation of my future husband. I was a college senior and not very Continue Reading
Archives for April 2010
Peony Perfection
There is something about the peony perfection in this flower that seems so perfect, soft and elegant.We love it so much that we've reproduced this peony perfection as a Casart removable and reusable wallpaper design. It comes as a single panel or as a pattern in rolls. More flowers designs can be seen on our Botanical removable Continue Reading
Eco-Friendly Design
Eco-friendly design around Earth Day seems to be all the rage.Every now and then, I’m struck by something different when doing an everyday activity. I discovered PIE Studio through one of my Linkedin groups’ discussions, where we were all introducing ourselves. I clicked on the link and was pleasantly taken by surprise. It happened to be Earth Day, so the index to Continue Reading
Where Did It Come From?
I don't know where did it come from but I often ask myself from where did my children get their creative bent. Certainly not from me!My husband's sister was an artist and so was his cousin. I've seen paintings done by his mother as a "genteel young lady" which show considerable promise with training. And I can't help but recall (for it was often told) the story Continue Reading
An Earth Day Idea
In honor of Earth Day tomorrow here is a very cool recycling design idea. Find a door at a salvage yard or even from your house and use it in an entirely different way. Below are a few DIY ideas that could really make a space unique. I saw the cutest table on & Unlimited Dogs made from a door. In fact this door came from a plantation home that was being Continue Reading
