Spring fever is in the air, now if we can just get the weather to cooperate. Fabulous wardrobes evolve. To actively shape yours, start with a few good investment pieces. To those pieces you can add less expensive trendy items as styles come and go. If done successfully over...
I came across the magnificent powder room above and thought how inspired the look was. This is a great look not just in an opulent space such as the one above, but would also be ideal in a small space given the enlarging power of the mirrors’ reflective surfaces....
We made a new cake this week inspired by the gorgeous clementines in the greenhouse. We have since dubbed it the Orange Chocolate Truffle cake because that is essential what it is, a large truffle. We were looking for some good birthday cake ideas and found a beautiful groom...
Eye Candy from New York Fashion Week Spring 2016. So many great looks, so few words to describe. Feature image above Elie Saab, perhaps one of my favorites with just the right balance of sheer and brocades to give it a unique yet classically elegant look. Bold and dramatic as...
Another wintry day here complete with snow and ice. I am designing a study, enjoying time by the fireplace, and thought the room above was wonderfully inspired, see details below. To get a similar look, take stock of what you have currently. Below are some more recent finds, if you...
There is nothing as satisfying as homemade pasta. We don’t make it frequently, but when we do it is always a big hit. It is quite simple to make and requires few ingredients. Ingredients 2 cups all purpose flour 3 large eggs water Pulse flour in food...
I was inspired by the fabulous room in an upcoming post featuring Elitis velvet wallpaper and looked up the Elitis line. What a serendipitous treat! Their products are amazing. Below is some eye candy to enjoy. This Koziel Louis XV Wood Panelling Wallpaper in grey is a wonderful Trompe...
The Red Carpet Trail rolls on with the upcoming Grammy Awards. I am sure we will continue to see many beautiful gowns on the carpet this year’s Grammy Awards. Some of my past favorites Grammy gowns are below. Stunning in Beautiful Blacks… Chrissy Teigen at the 2013 Grammy Awards in...
Black and white are timeless decor themes. Add animal prints such as zebra and you have a dramatic room in the making. Use the pictures below for inspiration. As you can see, it pairs well with anything from understated to dramatic pieces and neutrals, earth tones, and black and...
We face the dilemma of what to eat for dinner with regularity at our house. Tonight we had what I have just coined Refrigerator Salad. I took stock of what was in the refrigerator that no one but me would likely use and voila, a nice side for dinner. If...