Back to the Big Apple!
There are no rules in New York. In fashion, in food, and decorum, and certainly not in design or décor. It is a place where I see a woman dressed in an outfit that would be perceived a costume in Texas, but is cutting edge fashion in Manhattan.
For this very reason, [...]
As Halloween is only a few days away, I thought I’d share some last minute home and party inspiration ideas.
Spookify your home and spark your inner Halloween spirit with these images from the decorative queen bee herself, Martha Stewart. www.marthastewart.com
Bring an extra splash of spookiness to your party tables.
Images courtesy of www.countryliving.com, www.marthastewart.com and www.delish.com
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The collection, offered by Travers’ very own design director, Erin Finn, was presented this October at the George Cameron Nash showroom in Dallas. As I gathered with Dallas’ other top designers in the beautifully displayed showroom, all eyes were ready for the unveiling of the collection.
Photos courtesy of Cinematic Intelligence Agency
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One of the popular landmarks in Atlanta is the home of Margaret Mitchell, who wrote Gone with the Wind. A fan of the movie, I was always in awe of the beautiful, elaborate gowns worn by Scarlett O’Hara and Melanie Hamilton. These gowns accentuated the female hourglass figure with the [...]
There are oh so many outlets and avenues for one to “design” and play with color and style. Whether you are creating a fabulous interior, laying out custom graphics, styling a photo shoot or designing a full-scale movie set, the options for arranging and organizing thoughts, patterns and color are endless.
That being said, I thought [...]
And finally back to Carmel…
I have been gone more than 2 weeks now, and I have thought about the many ways even a small town can influence design and lifestyle. After all, don’t we all pick up a little something each time we leave our own routine for someplace not so familiar?
I loved the antique [...]
Uncommon Objects. I’m talking about the store in Austin, Texas; however, if you haven’t been there you should check it out. You will find all things peculiar, whimsical and one-of-a-kind to add to the other accouterments in your home or a client’s home.
If you don’t live in Austin and still want to find something weird [...]
Located just south of the Trinity River in Oak Cliff, the Bishop Arts District is a gem just minutes from downtown Dallas. It is a haven for art galleries, eccentric retailers and laid-back dining.
Decorazon Art Gallery, nestled on the strand of Bishop Avenue, caters mostly to a young audience. The contemporary gallery promotes both local [...]
North Georgia Mountains in the Fall
Every year, soon after the kids start back to school, the long lazy days of summer transform into the cool, crisp days of autumn. After a spring full of colorful blooms and, if you were lucky, a summer of rain, the lush green landscapes of the South start their metamorphosis [...]
