Will you be going to High Point this coming weekend (April 5 - 10th)? High Point Market is a great way to see what's new in great design, especially furniture with flair. If so, you may want to take a look at Charlotte Moss' new collection for Century Furniture. It has stately, traditional and clean-lined, timeless pieces that embody a 'flair for living'. It's Continue Reading
You Say Crayfish, We Say Crawfish
Crayfish parties are a Nordic tradition in August and who better to carry on that tradition here in the States than Ikea. In fact, Ikea had a Swedish Crayfish Party last Friday. Now, I have to admit I had never heard of a Swedish Crayfish Party. It's difficult for me to even spell the word with a y and pronounce it with a long a! So I went to Wikipedia for Continue Reading
The Camellia and Madmoiselle Chanel
The camellia, related to the tea plant, originated in Asia. Being almost a perfect circle in shape, without thorns and retaining its leaves throughout a season, it came to represent purity and longevity. In the 1920's the love of Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel's life, Arthur Boy Capel, introduced the bloom to her and she adopted it as her signature flower, using it in the Continue Reading
Get Your Groovy Gait On
Run, no walk -- slow your gait to take it all in! In fact, you can actually stroll and enjoy Libby Langdon's Groovy Gate Design exclusively for the Holiday House. Enjoy other designers' work while you're there too, like Thom Filicia, Donna Livingston, Design Studio among a total of 22 others. So many wonderful designers and too long to list! Be inspired by all their Continue Reading
Traveling? Make a Memorial Memory
Happy Memorial Day and extended weekend! Hope you're enjoying the day and maybe you are thinking of where your summer travels may take you. We have new artwork that will remind you of your past, present and future days in Tuscany. Ahhh, just as you may be enjoying a cookout or carefree time with family and friends, just think how nice it would also be to exchange Continue Reading
