Like LL Cool J, I didnt go anywhere. Ive just been busy. Ive mentioned before that publishing L+L takes a lot of time and that Im just not the type to half a-- i...
I made a long overdue trip to the nail salon this weekend for a mani/pedi. And while scanning the assortment of possible nail colors from which to choose, I stumbled upon a stunning shade of peacock ...
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I just picked up Bobby McAlpine’s new book, THE HOME WITHIN US, this week. Besides the fact that I am a big fan of his work and am thrilled to finally have access to great photos...
I am happy to write that the public spaces of chez Huntley are more or less complete. Hallelujah! And while I would love to give my readers a comprehensive 360 degree tour … it ai...
There has been a lot of activity at chez Huntley since my last update. I gave myself a Thanksgiving deadline for the public spaces, so once the calendar read October I had to get...
I probably won’t be hired anytime soon by clients with a dark, wicked sense of style and a penchant for all things goth. After all, I live in Washington DC. Oh, but wouldn’t it be fun.&...
I had a busy week. Meetings, travel, design events, etc. A jam-packed schedule isn’t necessarily enjoyable mid-stream, but I always love the results. I meet new people, see interesting ...
We lost a visionary this week. Steve Jobs died at the age of 56. I grew up listening to stories about Steve Jobs (my father was in the tech industry*) and watched as his products develo...
I created the inspiration board below for a client this week. The concept of “bespoke-modern-organic” is specific to this particular project, but it’s also an underlying theme I try to channel...
I’m inspired as of late. I’m finding crazy/wonderous/beautiful things everywhere I look. It’s like I’ve snapped out of a foggy stupor. I haven’t discovered a new vitamin ...
As mentioned in my last post, I added an extra day to my northern California vacation so I could spend some time in San Francisco before heading back east. I hadn’t been to the bay area in ye...
Not exactly. I actually have a fabulous post ready to go. I just cant seem to publish the damn thing. Too many photos, too many megabytes. Ive tried to u...
I just spent five days in Northern California with six girlfriends from home. We’re known as “the nine” (I’ve mentioned them before) and were obviously short two on this trip.&#...
A great deal of progress has been made here in the past couple of weeks. The millwork installation – new casing, baseboards and bookshelves – is complete. The painting ha...
Some of you will understand this and some of you won’t. But I am totally and completely in love with my dog. Nina, my Norwegian Elkhound, is the love of my life. This tru...
“I’m fortunate that I can document all the progress on Luxe & Lucid for posterity.” Did I write that just last week? Oh well. One step forward, one step back. We had ...
After a painful start to 2011 and an arduous renovation on the Huntley & Co. office, I am happy to say that work has finally begun on my own home. Phase 1 is underway! The m...
I think I could be a personal shopper in another life. It’s like my day job, but with clothes. And with the social calendar of summer in full swing, there are a bevy of opportun...
&# 0160; My mother always told me, “If you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything at all.” Does that maternal wisdom apply to blo...
Depending on what type of designer (or consumer) you are, the thrill of decorating can be found in various stages of the process. If you are the inquisitive type, then “...
Everyone loves a makeover. It’s no wonder shows like What Not to Wear, The Biggest Loser and Extreme Makeover - Home Edition are so popular … “bettering” and “beautifying” are A...
Lately I have been giving a lot of skincare advice to friends. Most of it has been by request – which I take as a huge compliment - but I do admit to the occasional unsolicited ...
I got pneumonia. I had been trying to shake a fever for days thinking with enough pills and a heaping dose of denial I would be fine by the time I landed in the Valley o...
I had a few inches chopped from my mane this week. My hair usually reaches the middle of my back, so now that it’s skimming my collarbone, I feel lighter, brighter, better. I’ve...
As we all know, Mothers’ Day is Sunday. An important day despite those who chalk it up to a Hallmark fabrication. What could be more valuable than honoring the woman who ...
Today is one very important day for one very lucky girl. If becoming a princess is lucky that is. Kate Middleton weds Prince William today and much of the world will be watching. ...
What happens when you take the Caribbean sun, add a weeklong sailing trip and throw in a pasty lass of northern European* decent? You get one crispy chic. My trip to Guad...
My vacation officially starts Wednesday at 9:30AM. Hallelujah! I’ve heard “You need a vacation” a little too often lately, so clearly it’s time to get the hell out of Dodge....
This week I stumbled upon several meaningful quotes while thumbing through newspapers and magazines. It was like finding water in the desert. I dedicate so much time to visual c...
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