You may like peacocks, pineapples and ikats but do you know what these design motifs symbolize? Before you rush out and buy a design motif it might be a good idea to understand it's symbolism.For instance, you like stripes and chevrons in particular and are thinking about a pink and white chevron rug in your daughter's room. Think again. The chevron design motif Continue Reading
Independence Day
Today, all across America people will fly Old Glory, wear red, white and blue, attend parades, listen to patriotic music, watch fireworks and gather to enjoy meals of hot dogs, hamburgers, fried chicken, barbeque, potato salad, watermelon, ice crams and apple pie. And while we are enjoying all that, a few young men will be continuously guarding a group of those, Continue Reading
What’s Read, White & Navy?
It's July 1st already and we're getting ready to celebrate the Fourth of July! Therein the question, "What's Read, White and Navy?" Well, our American Flag of course is red, white and blue, but so is the upcoming July 15th issue of Hamptons Cottages & Gardens, read all over that is. They have kicked off this year's Holiday House Hamptons with their All White Continue Reading
Geometrics In Design
No, it's not a 5-piece Indie Rock band. It's decorative patterns or designs or art based on simple geometric shapes (as straight lines, circles, or squares); utilizing rectilinear or simple curvilinear motifs or outlines in design. Geometrics have been used in designs for centuries. They are found in mosaics, pottery shards, paintings, etc., and continue to show Continue Reading
HHH = Holiday House Hamptons
Holiday House, founded by Iris Dankner in 2008 to raise awareness and support for breast cancer research, is leaving the Big Apple for the first time and going to the Hamptons during the peak season. This luxurious 7,900 square foot home, located in Bridgehampton, will open with a gala on Saturday, June 22 and to the public on Sunday, June 23. The designer show Continue Reading
