"Too beautiful and too romantic to survive" in a world of tower blocks and concrete. That's what Sir John Betjeman said about this Victorian Gothic treasure and London's aptly named, just opened St.Pancras Renaissance Hotel. First opened in 1873 by Queen Victoria, the Midland Grand was designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott. It is said that the design evolved from 50 Continue Reading
Homage to Pink
With all this lively and interesting talk of color on our blog lately, I thought we may want to single out particular colors on which to post for an homage to pink.Since Honeysuckle is still the "in color" for the moment -- until next year's selection -- here's our homage to pink.How about a pink lightbulb, which naturally flatters skin tones, a chef knife Continue Reading
Color, Color with Cathleen Davison
Please scroll down to read a interview with Cathleen Davidson, a interior designer who focuses on the selection of color and owner of Color Forte. This week is all about color. (See Mary Douglas Drysdale's Signature Colors) Selecting colors for a space can be a daunting task. I recently interviewed Cathleen Davidson who is a color consultant and Continue Reading
Everybody’s Doing It!
Even Better Homes and Gardens is doing it...having a yard sale, that is. Clean Out for Kids is a fund raising effort to end childhood hunger in America by 2015 and you are invited to participate. Register at www.bhg.com/cleanoutforkids and you'll receive a tool kit with everything you need to host a successful yard sale and send the proceeds to Share Our Strength. Continue Reading
Decorating Dilemma
I'm on vacation and I confess, I have a problem -- a decorating dilemma. Anytime I'm in a hotel room more than a day or two, I feel it's mine and I'm usually convinced that there's a better room arrangement.What is one to do? Why rearrange the furniture, of course. This can present a decorating dilemma because often there aren't many options.Well, Continue Reading
