If you haven’t already guessed, I get a little out of control when it comes to decorating for special occassions. Some seasons and holidays are fairly simple to decorate. Halloween has ghosts and Jack-o-lanterns, Thanksgiving has pumpkins, Christmas has trees and wreath. Spring has always been a bit trickier...
Fresh flowers add beauty and elegance to any setting. The ways to arrange them are limitless. Interestingly, that sometimes poses a problem. Getting the arrangement just right sometimes is more difficult than it seems. When I go to get flowers sometimes the abundance of choices is actually limiting. Should...
Spring is almost here. All I can think about is being in the yard. Eating alfresco is one of the divine pleasures of spring and summer. Eating by candlelight and with flower elevates the experience to the divine. To get the look above pair some wonderful votives with lovely flowers...
I love the beach. It is one of my favorite getaway destinations. I love the carefree simple summer homes. It is also always fun to use elements indigenous to the area used as decorating accents. Let’s face it, a lot of it can be tacky. Below are some wonderful...
We were fortunate enough to stay at a wonderful island house last year. It was furnished with exquisite antiques. Nearly every light fixture was made of antique French metal flowers. Every time I see this type of light, it brings back memories of that wonderful trip. My favorite were...
Winter is almost over. I already have Spring fever. Along with spring cleaning comes the age old question of where to put everything. When possible, I love to use mud rooms. A well organized mudroom gives everything a home so there is at least some hope that much of...
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....
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...
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...
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...