For 35 years the Preservation Resource Center in New Orleans has presented a tour of Garden District homes. I was visiting my daughter in Denver and was particularly sorry to miss this year's tour because the 1860 era, 10,000 square foot mansion with the famed cornstalk and morning glory fence was one of the homes on the tour. But it was my good fortune that Times Continue Reading
Winter White
Hope everyone is enjoying their holidays. If it's snowing where you are, just remember you don't have to go out in it if you don't want, you can have winter white right inside -- where it's warmer (try repeating that really fast).Here are a few interior design examples for your winter white enjoying pleasure:Here's one from Olioboard by Pengerkatu Continue Reading
On the Wild Side
Decorate on the wild side. Spice things up with your decor a bit when it comes to choosing an area rug. Instead of playing it safe with an oriental or jute, go for the animal print. Check these out...My personal favorite is my new Jaguar rug from West Elm for decorating on the wild side. Love it! (Sorry for the blurry picture)Although Continue Reading
A Day at the DC Design Center
I've been meaning to attend the latest DC Design Center Design House, Halls of Fame -- Showcasing Eight Elite Designers, but you know, life and time take over. Finally, I was able to get there this weekend, right before it closes on December 12. Although there were not as many rooms as I remember from the last Design House that I attended, one major thing was Continue Reading
Bedecked, bedazzled, beribboned but not bewildered!
Bedecked and bedazzled and beribboned but not bewildered, sounds like a song, right? No, although you could sing it if you want. It's that holiday time of year!Time to decorate your abode for the holidays. You probably have lots of favorite things that you use every year but there are so many new options from which to choose and add to the items you already Continue Reading
