There is a new strain of bed-head alive on the east coast. It is creatively liberating, it is unpredictable, and it is highly contagious. More importantly, this case of bed-head is making designers and homeowners alike re-think their traditional approach to the bedroom’s crown jewel, the headboard.
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In Richard Christiansen’s Bowery Hotel apartment, he [...]
It seems so simple, but is ironically one of the most common questions I get when helping to accessorize a client’s home. The obvious answer would seem to be an arrangement of proportional books, pictures and coordinating accessories. But, why not make functional beautiful as well?
More and more, I find that designers and homeowners alike [...]
New York City/Gotham/The Big Apple
part one of four
When I was in my 20’s, moving to NYC was not an option; the City was dangerous, dirty, too avant- garde, bohemian, and simply not safe.
As the years passed, I realized my life’s work, my “bucket list”and my craving of knowing design trends and history would never be [...]
Urban Electric is my favorite lighting company in the whole world. Hands down. For you guys out there that do not know about Urban Electric, I’ll be more than happy to give you a little background information.
Urban Electric is a high-end lighting company based out of North Charleston, South Carolina. They have a staff of [...]
I love to change my home accents with the season. This summer is off to a HOT start, so what better way to cool things down than to start with your home? Pack away those heavy linens and drab accessories and unveil refreshing accents full of color.
Dallas is thriving with shops for home décor (both [...]
A rich, sophisticated, electric color, Plum is a dramatic statement in both traditional and modern décor. This derivative of purple is full of energy and holds hints of pink and raspberry in its body. Plum is perfect as a room’s overall color or as a punch of power in decorative accents.
(1) Gia Graham’s pairing of [...]
Celerie Kemble
The Atlanta Decorative Arts Center (ADAC) hosted their annual Designers Series this year with the “timeless value of luxury” as the theme for their week long series of events for members of the interior design community.
I sat front row at Celerie Kemble’s intimate keynote as she discussed growing up as the daughter of famed [...]
Let’s face it, we all need a little bit of help and inspiration sometimes; especially when it comes to decorating. Whether it’s that “to die for” new rug or the “greatest accessory ever” from the local antique store, something inspires you to move forward and start planning your space.
I happened to stumble across photographer Paul [...]
Buenos Aires to San Antonio, Part Two
So what happens to all those treasures that followed me home?
Elated to bring such well constructed and highly decorative things back to Texas, I took all kinds of risks that took me years to archive.
I engaged an antiques guide who had been recommended by a furniture dealer I knew [...]
