Sadly, due to passport issues and the renewal of our visas, I was unable to attend High Point Market this past April. I particularly hated to miss the unveiling of my friend Florence de DampierreR...
I found this lovely soup while surfing the web this weekend. Roasted Chickpeas sound like the perfect touch. The beautiful image was taken and styled by Bria at These Peas are Hollow. Enjoy. 2 tables...
Revered and collected by design connoisseurs and enthusiasts alike, the work of husband-and-wife team Claude and François-Xavier Lalanne defies categorization. In the first intimate visual biography ...
This weekend my husband and son made me a delicious birthday dinner (Spinach and Tofu Cannelloni à la Ronda). When I posted the above photo on Facebook several people asked for the recipe. So, my swe...
Recently my friend, designer Malcolm James Kutner, teamed up with the Maury and Mickey Riad (the owners of Fortuny). His passion for Fortuny resulted in a wonderful pillow collection. The pillows (an...
For quite sometime I have been playing with the idea of adding contributors to All the Best. My biggest dilemma has been how to add new perspectives, make it more interesting for readers, while maint...
I love seeing spring greens in the store, and in the spring and summer I find that I don’t want foods (or soups) that are taxing. That said, it’s still chilly in Scotland, so this spring ...
I could not be more exited! Currey & Company, a wholesale manufacturer of distinctive home furnishings (best known for their beautiful chandeliers, wall sconces, table and floor lamps) named a la...
A year on and I am still smitten with the Easter table Gwyneth Paltrow styled for Remodelista. The delftware Musical Monkey plates are from Deborah Sears’ Signature Collection for Isis Ceramics...
It was great to hear the birds singing and see the flowers blooming while walking yesterday morning. I love spring – a season of rebirth, renewal and regrowth. Happy weekend to all of you.
This stunning new book from designer Jennifer Post showcases her fresh, contemporary interiors and reflects her “pure space” philosophy. From New York City lofts to Palm Beach villas, each interior i...
Congratulations to Keri (author of Ivy Clad Blog) and the lucky recipient of Susanna Salk’s new Book: Be Your Own Decorator
Lentils and chard are wonderful soup partners. Actually, lentils pair well with all kinds of leafy green vegetables—from spinach to mustard greens. Add the chard at the end to keep the bright color. ...
Albert Hadley Dies at 91…the world has lost a brilliant man and designer. One of my great regrets is that I never had the opportunity to meet Mr. Hadley. Jennifer Boles who writes the wonderful...
Wednesday I shared a few of Suzanne Tucker’s new fabrics. Here are her thoughts on the best way to spend $500: Favorite Meal Under $50 Sushi at Sushi Ran, Sausalito – the best!! And it’s very ...
Suzanne Tucker has an amazing eye and her fabrics are among my favorites (several samples are pinned to my inspiration board). I especially adore her most recent creations. The eight new designs of h...
For ages I have ripped pages from magazines, safely tucking them away for when I need inspiration. Some years I am really organized and neatly store each page in a protective cover that is then secur...
Beth Brenner Publisher – Traditional Home, Tammy Connor and me A HUGE congratulations is in order and another blog post long over due! I am beyond thrilled that my friend Tammy Connnor was sele...
This post (and many more) are long over due – please forgive me. I have been a bad blogger as of late. With each passing day my book deadline draws nearer (funny how that works) and most days a...
Thanks to Mr & Mrs Smith I recently had the pleasure of staying at The Chambers Hotel in New York. I had heard much about …
We’ve been a sick household this week. Especially my husband who craves tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwiches when he is unwell. I stopped by …
I was thrilled to receive the news that both of my nominees (Tammy Connor and Malcolm James Kutner) have been named one of Elle Decor’s “Bloggers’ Choice” …
Yes, I am one of those people. I am smitten with the epic romance of Wallis Simpson and Edward VIII. I love getting swept up in …
Over the past few months I have received a crash course in beds and mattresses. And not just any bed…a Savoir Bed. For more than …
Last Christmas I had the great pleasure of meeting fellow Southerner Jane Scott Hodges at the home of Charlotte Moss. I have always been of …
I love this super easy, hearty, delicious soup. It’s perfect for a cold Sunday afternoon. Serve with a loaf of rustic bread and a peppery …
Not only does time fly when you are having fun, but it slips away when you are up against a book deadline. I was shocked …
Riad Tarabel – Marrakech, Morocco Dreaming of a winter getaway? Mr & Mrs Smith can make that dream come true. And, for one lucky All …
Last week both my husband and I had to be in London for business. However, being that it is Christmastime, we were determined to make …
Christmastime is for dreaming Thoughts of long ago… Holidays of childhood, Memories all aglow. I suppose that we all get a bit nostalgic during the …
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