In the world of interior design, it is all about the details.  What better way to bring your tabletop décor full-circle than by a well-selected salt & pepper shaker?  Here we have some of today’s standouts to compliment contemporary, traditional, and whimsical place settings.  Enjoy!
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What I love right now is how the butterfly is being presented as chic and sophisticated.

A swarm of black butterflies cut from soda cans look as if they are flying out of a hole in the wall above the upholstered headboard. Seen in March 2010 Traditional Home Magazine

Large butterfly painting mounted on a black wall [...]

A well-designed room demands well-deserved attention, particularly as the backdrop for social occasions.  Tabletop elements must come together to compliment both the interiors and occasion at hand.  Though the heirloom silver tray never goes out of style, current designs on the marketplace offer everything from contemporary to traditional, timeless to whimsical, and formal to casual.

L’Objet’s [...]

My tribute to the coolest centerpiece in the room….the Coffee Table.
I love how the standard and functional Coffee Table has transformed into such a beautiful artistic statement piece.  Here are a few of my favorites.

Images courtesy of Elle Décor and House Beautiful
Additional designs too add an extra punch to you space…

Images courtesy of House Beautiful, [...]

Symbolic and Sentimental, the ornament is most certainly more than a tree enhancement. It is a tiny jewel highlighted by glimmers of twinkles and full of classic memories. Whether passed down from generations, given by a friend, a milestone of a Child’s first Christmas or a couple’s first tree; ornaments are in fact storytelling.
A few [...]

As we enter into this Season of Giving, I thought it appropriate to highlight one of my all-time favorite accessories.  Not only is it whimsical and multi-functional, but it just so happens to double as a perfect Holiday gift!  As you shop your local stores this season, don’t discount the educational and ever-charming coffee table [...]

Though we are not surrounded by the delicate figurines that Tennessee Williams wrote about in the Glass Menagerie, we are surrounded by wonderful glass finds every day.  Glass ranges from architectural to the smallest fragile detail, and I can’t help but love them all.
My new obsession, however, is the ever growing collection of glass jewelry [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

As many of you may have noticed, I LOVE accessories!  Pillows, mirrors, vases….whatever works in your space to add that extra splash of interest and intrigue.  However, if all trinkets and treasures have been neatly placed and your room does not feel complete, it’s time to go green!  The literal and lively green that can [...]