It's been a busy two weeks but did you see this? Our newsletter went out last Thursday about a new tortoiseshell design, Ann Alger's Bloom series, re-introducing Casart Decor pillowcovers, Libby Langdon's special Daykeover show with HouseBeautiful aired on LXTV on Sunday, the 24th and House Beautiful's Dec./Jan issue with an article about the Daykeover hit the news Continue Reading
Giving Thanks
Today is the day when most of us in America sit down to a table, hopefully with those whom we hold dear, and give thanks for our blessings. We really should do that every day of the year.I'm thankful for family and friendsI'm thankful for a comfortable home: warm in winter, cool in summer and always dry.I'm thankful for ample nourishment every day. I Continue Reading
Getting Ready For The Dinner Party To End All Dinner Parties!
And that dinner party is....Thanksgiving! Anyone who has prepared this meal knows it can be tricky getting everything ready at the same time and brought to the table at the proper temperature.Chef, cookbook author and television personality Sara Moulton has a tip for getting the mashed potatoes to the table in perfect condition. She says you can try making them Continue Reading
Neutral Is Nice, Light Can Be Lively
Rooms in predominantly neutral shades or light tones are not dull. There, I said it! Now, here's the proof.This is a room by designer Mary McDonald as seen in the September House Beautiful. Be sure to follow the link for more lovely photos by Amy Neunsinger.The McDonald- designed English-style bookcases in taupe have backings painted a pale blue. In Continue Reading
Sometimes Things Just “Click”
Browsing through the shelter magazines that had accumulated while I was on vacation, I ran across 2 articles and 1 ad in 3 magazines and something just clicked in my brain. All three reminded me of Casart designs.The Eyes Have It fit right in with my cruise to the Mediterranean, where the "evil eye" hand signal can still be seen used in villages on Corsica and Continue Reading
