While thumbing through a magazine I saw an advertisement for a lovely Macassar Ebony vanity and I thought Casart's Zebrawood could be used there and look great, too. But, would I use it on a vanity? I'm not sure. I suppose it would depend on whether it was in a powder room or a frequently used bath and how much water it would be subjected to.Speaking of Continue Reading
Shazam and South Beach Style
Shazam the Saints won the Super Bowl!! I'm still in shock! Since the Saints are in Miami, I thought it would be fun to post some examples of South Beach Style.From Colin & Justin's preppy take on their show Home Heist, HGTV Canada. Modern with a clean, classical twist:Large, light and soft, airy textures bring emotional connections for Marcel Wanders, Continue Reading
Splatter is Back!
The Elle Decor Big Window Challenge is well underway and I thought I'd share one of our favorites. We might be a bit biased as Eddie Ross is a friend but also a great designer. Check out his unique window design and the clever use of "splatter" for the walls. He designed his space for the Modern Woman, a media mogul and mother of two.Here's a few of our Continue Reading
What do you see when you look up?
When you look up, what do you see? I was pleasantly surprised to find Philip Gorrivan's interior design work in my December issue of Elle Decor. I admit I'm a little behind in my reading. Elle Decor replaced my subscription for Metropolitan Home. Despite the hectic pace of the holidays taking over, in some way I must have been subconsciously reluctant to pick it up Continue Reading
Old Hollywood Style
Old Hollywood style is exemplified by William Haines, who started out as an actor in the 1920's. He lived a grand, celebrity life with friends like Joan Crawford, Carole Lombard and George Burns. His elegant way of living transformed into his design business and later into his passion for furniture design. His furniture was known for its low seating style.The Continue Reading
