Stinkdigital: Bring on the Popcorn

I came across this short film that I found pretty amazing and wanted to share.  Stinkdigital, a well-rounded team of designers, animators, film producers, and developers based out of London, have created a promotional film made for the new Philips 21:9 Cinema TV.
Director Adam Berg has generated this jaw dropping “freeze frame” film, coincidentally in [...]

Rest Assured: Dallas, TX

What could be better than a “home away from home”? Hotels are becoming iconic for paving the way of lifestyle and design. Whether you are staying over on a business trip, weekend getaway or simply a “local” opting for a cocktail or dinner, hotel visits are now a home away from home (what I like [...]

Turning Up Turquoise

The color turquoise is an ancient one, yet again finds itself back in the spotlight in fashion, jewelry and décor. A few of my favorite influencers in the worlds of style & fashion give nods to the power of this blue hue.

Tory Burch’s turquoise ballet flats; Banana Republic’s stunning turquoise ring; Elle Décor’s cover, Janury [...]

Spotted! Atlanta

Thursday, 18 June 2009, 9:00 | Category : Accessorize, Artist Spotlight
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Trina Turk was at the Atlanta Decorative Arts Center (ADAC), where I sat front row for the luxury panel discussion featuring not only the famed fashion designer, but Los Angeles interior designer Peter Dunham, and marketing-guru Lloyd Princeton as well. Deborah Sanders, managing editor of Veranda, moderated the panel discussion centered on exploring the timeless [...]

It’s All in the Framing

Tuesday, 16 June 2009, 9:00 | Category : Accessorize
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Whenever I flip through magazines admiring the various styles of home design and decor, I am always amazed at the creative ways that homeowners choose to decorate the walls of their homes.
Fabrics, furnishings and color schemes seem to be the obvious staples when planning any space, but what do you do when everything is tucked [...]

From San Antonio to Buenos Aires – A Dozen Great Reasons

Thursday, 11 June 2009, 9:00 | Category : Travel
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Two trips to Buenos Aires and a 40 foot container of treasures followed me to San Antonio.  The majority of these treasures have found new homes in projects I had been working on, and a few I simply could not part with.
Argentina is a South American soul with a European wrap, so it was amazing [...]

Bugs: the Scrapmetal Transformation

Tuesday, 9 June 2009, 9:00 | Category : Accessorize, Artist Spotlight
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When I was in elementary school, I was fascinated with insects; I was a bit of a tomboy to say the least.  In between cheerleading for the soccer team and girl scout meetings, I walked around my neighborhood with squeaky clean pickle jars collecting every species of bug known to man. After a long day [...]

Charming Charleston

I was so excited when the May issue of Elle Décor arrived at BDG.  It was just in time for my late April trip and touched on all the hot spots Charleston has to offer.
Let me tell you, Charleston in April is surreal. The Jasmine is in full bloom and the entire town smells incredible!
Other [...]

Are You Going Gray?

NO, I am not asking about the current color of your hair; the question is about your personal décor and style.
Gray is considered the TRUE neutral, with clean, sophisticated and classic values, sure to provide a glam backdrop to any interior space. This tried and true, versatile neutral will not affect other surrounding colors and [...]