Happy Memorial Day and extended weekend! Hope you're enjoying the day and maybe you are thinking of where your summer travels may take you. We have new artwork that will remind you of your past, present and future days in Tuscany. Ahhh, just as you may be enjoying a cookout or carefree time with family and friends, just think how nice it would also be to exchange Continue Reading
Men and Pillows – Are They Compatible?
Elizabeth Mayhew, contributing editor for NBC's Today Show and author of FLIP for Decorating, tells a funny story in the Washington Post about Al Roker's dislike of pillows. She wondered if this was true of most men and began collecting feedback from other men. The results-Mayhew concluded men generally are not as fond of pillows as women. I agree with her Continue Reading
Petal Palette
What's your creative media? How do you paint your palette? Some would say traditionally and others described here might say with flowers -- a petal palette.Fabulous Florals and Garden Mania are just a couple of headliners used recently by Traditional Home and the New York Times Magazine / Design Issue to describe the current fascination with floral design Continue Reading
Snap Color Pop
I don't think it's just me but I'm seeing color, pops of color and unexpected color all over the place. Just an example, my latest grandinroad catalog has bright colored outdoor benches and chairs where they would normally be unpainted wood, wicker, white or beige. They are calling the change their "Spring Awakening" in celebration of their 10 years. No, I'm not their Continue Reading
Flowers In May
Remember those showers I mentioned a while back? Well, it's May and here come the flowers those showers bring!May Elle Decor has an article titled A Budding Romance with this byline-"Whether they appear in fashion, fabrics, or jewelry, in traditional forms or innovative guises, flowers are ever inspiring-and ever fresh." The eight page article produced by Continue Reading
