Hours before the ninety degree heat hit, we managed to make it out to the peony fields to help a friend harvest the blooms. It was pretty fun standing in the midst of blooms as far as the eye could s...
cre*a*tiv*i*ty: the ability to transcend traditional ideas, rules, patterns, relationships, and to create meaningful new ideas, forms, methods, interpretations Mee t Joana Vasconcelos. On J...
I am fascinated by the gossamer metallic weaves of textile designer Sophie Mallebranche. Her innovative, 100% metal woven fabrics combine industrial materials such as stainless steel, copper and bras...
with grateful hearts.Because of the brave souls who fought for our country, we are still free and able to enjoy the gifts of beauty and nature.We are blessed.
If you are in the New York City metro area, you might want to take a stroll through the NY Botanical Gardens newly opened exhibit, Monets Garden. We luckily discovered it on opening day. Having been ...
Enjoying a weekend in the garden...Doesnt this clematis have a great color? What are you doing today?Tomorrow Ill take you to the Monet exhibit at the New York Botanical Garden. Stop on by!
Blogfest 2012 is now history! It was an incredible experience organized by the the most generous folks at Kravet /Lee Jofa / Brunschwig & Fils. Their attention to detail was amazing; ...
Lots of cool textures to see at the International Contemporary Furniture Fair.Metal(lics) and wood took center stage, but there were lots of plastic/acrylic and fabrics as well. Today is the las...
The old and the new Have to visit ABC Carpet & Home while in NYC! You can purchase this door at ABC... Brownstones- this one with a charming hydrangea step collection P.S. Have I told...
This week is a most special week for me- I am in New York City to attend a whirlwind of events with Blogfest 2012. They have organized an unbelievable three days for us, allowing for very little slee...
... in black and white, many choices abound. Clean, crisp, soft or masculine- graphics can lead you most anywhere. Of course, I had to insert a bit of or into the black and white. Kubus by Pierr...
I wish I had spotted this first.Copper with verdigris patinaYou dont need anything else![via]
Last week at the Legends of La Cienega 2012: Windows to the World in L.A., there was a rare exhibition of 25 rare dresses and velvet cloaks by Mariano Fortuny. What a collection! The dresse...
Check out the typography and art of Sasha Prood- presented in watercolor. I recently ran across her works and was blown away by Sashas sense of color and perfect imperfection.How does she get th...
Stella Cadente, the label established in 1991 by designer Stanislasia Klein, has opened an intriguing new store on Boulevard Beaumarchais in Paris. Inspired by a fairy tale, the cylindrical, 50 sq. m...
Wishing all of the wonderful mothers I am fortunate enough to be surrounded by a very Happy Mothers Day! I admire you all tremendously and rely on your wisdom, strength and humor more than you k...
How lovely are these? Although not extremely expensive to purchase, I dont seem to have much luck in discovering sources for vintage bottles.I like them most when displayed in front of a window-...
There are so many tile inspirations about right now, heavily influenced by the hot Moroccan trend. The colors are gorgeous and so happy. Between Jeffrey Bales mosaic tiles and travelin...
Sometimes, its all you need. Taking a walk into your garden or down a country lane to clip a vase of greenery can be awfully refreshing. Not having to run to the store for a bunch or two of flow...
If this Stone Harbor beach house isnt the happiest place! Even though the brightest of colors were used, the colors dont feel overwhelming to me. Designed by Cinnie May of JBM Designs, the...
Early by approximately two weeks, the tree peonies were at their peek this past week. Their colors are softly bright, their blooms are very large saucers, averaging between 6"-10". ...
A vintage card was the inspiration; paint and découpage were the media used to carry it out. Welcome to Glade, a fun project recently completed by one of my favorite designers,Carolyn Quart...
Beautiful frescoes. Baroque architecture. Lots of scrolls and cartouches. These make me happy. The World of Interiors recently featured Villa Sorra as a backdrop for the contemporary furni...
OK, Mothers Day is right around the corner. I would love to consider this:Ruxley Tower is for sale for a cool £3.5million in Claygate, Surrey, UK. Ruxley Tower was built in 1870 by Henry Thomas ...
We have been blessed with perfect spring weather for the last month- not too hot, managed to escape any frosts. The two week warmth we had in March accelerated the growth of the foliage and blooms an...
As far as the garden goes, I usually prefer a more natural approach. We rarely clip any bushes unless it is to keep them in a tidy state, but almost always within their natural bounds. All of o...
Strolling through our Friday... Wouldnt this be a lovely way to begin the weekend? [via]
Filling my bi-annual fix of beautiful carpets and rugs. The available selections keep getting more dazzling. If you are into color, prepare to be wowed. And if you are into neutrals, r...
With the hectic schedule of late, I have been in the mood for clean and simple, à la Belgique. Lovely and serene.[via]
I have mentioned my appreciation of wisteria blooms before, a plant that I have only admired from afar and have never actually grown. We just never seemed to have the right location for such an aggre...
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