Some might say pink is a trendy color and won't last in modern decor. We say there are ways to pair pinks that have staying power. Here are five examples that will help your pinks last longer than just Valentine's Day. Pair pinks with white for a fresh modern look that is always in style.We have our own pink + white pairing, Lipstick Plus Faux Linen from the Continue Reading
Tweed n’ Texture & Tweaking Color to Smooth Tunes
Because fall is finally here and we're starting to wrap up, bundle up because it's getting colder outside, we thought we'd weather with a tweed and texture post. We tend to also wrap up our homes for winter. We put away our brightly colored spring and summer clothes and wrap ourselves and our interiors in warmth. We put out blankets and deep, dark colors emerge as the Continue Reading
Fine Embroidery and Linens…just a few of my favorite things
I recently had the rare opportunity to meet and see Michael Savoia with his exceptionally crafted embroidery and linens at a gathering with other designers in which Mary Douglas Drysdale hosted and was so kind enough to include me.Mary had recently used embroidery by Villa Savoia on the alpaca drapery panels in her room at the RSOL Design House. The designs in Continue Reading
Wine Storage Wow
Wonderful Examples of Wine Storage Wow Sometimes you see ideas and concepts in interior design that just wow you and make you wish you just had the space to do something so clever and stunning. Wine storage for me is one. Jeff Lewis Wine Storage Wall I was bold over by Jeff Lewis' design for House Beautiful's Kitchen of the Year. The wine / water bottle storage Continue Reading
The New State of Luxury
I learned about the new state of luxury when I recently attended the design event at the DC Design Center sponsored by Veranda Magazine, The Art of Design 2009 Awards & Redefining Luxury.The lecture started with a brief film about the Design Awards Recipients: Q Collection (green interior design), Peter Pennoyer (architect), Jason Phillips (furniture design), Continue Reading
