Please don’t call it a COUCH!
There are certain, very particular things that make us all cringe and send chills up our spines. For some, it might be nails on a chalkboard or screeching brakes. For myself, it is a one syllable word that makes me want to scream – in fact, it makes me squirm to simply type […]
Do you sea what I see?
Sometimes picking a birthday present can be complicated. What do you give to your favorite “Auntie” who is turning 70? Someone who has everything she needs in life and collections of everything – whether she needs it or not. I wanted to pick something memorable that wouldn’t just collect dust on a shelf. I […]
Grant’s guide to buying art
A client emailed me over the weekend to ask about recommended art sources. It really got me thinking about this and where I like to go for my home. To me, art is a very personal experience. What I might suggest for a client might not precisely coincide with what they would pick for themselves. […]
This weekend…
This is what I am doing this weekend, and I can’t wait! Wishing you a wonderful 2012!
Helen Frankenthaler
“There are no rules. That is how art is born, how breakthroughs happen. Go against the rules or ignore the rules. That is what invention is about.”– Helen Frankenthaler Helen Frankenthaler December 12, 1928 – December 27, 2011
Waterworks giveaway!
You know that I enjoy sharing new products when I discover something that I love. I also know that you get VERY EXCITED when I have a great giveaway on the blog. I haven’t had one recently, and I have a feeling that you are going to love this one! I am sure […]
Black and white
I would call my love of black and white an obsession for sure. Perhaps I didn’t know just how serious the problem was until I was picking up my dry cleaning the other day. As you can see there are so many different styles and sizes of gingham shirts available. Hence the need for so […]
Iris Apfel
Iris Apfel is a woman who has always been ahead of her time. More than 50 years ago as an interior designer looking for fine traditional silk-woven fabrics, she recognized an opportunity and, along with her husband, Carl, founded Old World Weavers. She built it into one of the most prestigious brands in the world […]
The Color Purple
Summer is over.Fall is here and the leaves are starting to change. Layers of clothing start to come out and things start to feel cozier everywhere you go. When I think of the color purple, I think of it as a moodier color suiting the transition from summer to fall.If I ever wore color, I’d […]
Why are Porta potties so ugly? Part 2
You may remember a few months back when I posted: Why are Porta potties so ugly? (just in case you missed this fascinating discovery of porta potties disguised with trellis, you can check it out HERE) I think that you might agree that this might actually take the prize for the most attractive option. Only […]