I’ve had the photo, above, in a file on my desktop for awhile. I can’t remember where I originally found it and was always curious what the rest of the house looked like. I imagined …
Source: photographs: Greg Cox
A House in Namibia
Christmas Break
I’ve been wrapping up the last of holiday shopping, planning the menu, finalizing the table decor and haven’t found a free moment to blog. UPS just delivered a pile of boxes I’ll need to sort through …
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Gathering Inspiration…
I’m a little behind this year with everything to do with Christmas. Getting the decor, shopping, and menus together is a big task, even though I enjoy it all. I ran across this table setting on …
Source: ©A Daily Gathering
The Beauty of Skylights
I saw this editorial last week on the Architectural Digest site and it inspired me to share my thoughts on skylights. We have 11 skylights throughout our home that totally set the tone for the mood …
Source: © Architectural Digest; ©Apartment Therapy, ©My Domaine, ©A.31 Architects
Things of Interest
A December round-up of things I’ve had my eye on…many of them would make perfect gifts for giving or receiving! clockwise from top left: I can’t commit to one shade of lipstick so this trio from …
Wanted…
These are some of the coolest blankets I’ve seen. It’s hard to find contemporary blankets that are not tied to a designer logo or familiar motif. Inspired from the Bauhaus movement and traditional Norwegian weaving, the …
Working On A Gallery Wall
My son traveled abroad for five months earlier this year and lived in San Francisco this summer. Along his adventures, he started collecting small pieces of art, posters and basically memorabilia from his trips…all unframed …
Source: photos via Pinterest and Tumblr: Fine Little Day ; Peter Fehrentz via Dwell ; Lonny
In Napa
When Los Angeles based Jamie McCourt found herself spending more time in Napa then home, she knew it was time to make the move and plant roots up north. She gave her realtor a short …
Source: photography ©Sam Frost via C Magazine
Insta-Inspiration 10.10.15
My weekend round-up of inspiring ©Instagram images. Clockwise from top left: Jenni Kayne’s West Hollywood store window inspires fall dressing even though it’s over 90° outside. Look forward to cool days ahead and plan on collecting …
Insta-Inspiration 10.3.15
My weekend round-up of inspiring ©Instagram images. Clockwise from top left: Unique, stunning, elegant and always original, another beauty from Taffin jewelry. Steel and rose gold bracelet with pastel burmese sapphires set in exotic wood. …
Insta-Inspiration 9.26.15
My weekend round-up of inspiring Instagram images. Clockwise from top left: This week, the color red kept popping up on my feed and I’m suddenly obsessed. Sometimes it was bold while other times it was a …
Insta-Inspiration 9.12.15
My weekend round-up of inspiring Instagram images. Clockwise from top left: Love this beautiful color story for a casual table setting, especially those teal glasses. @503found | New York Fashion Week has begun and Wes Gordon’s Spring …
Insta-Inspiration 9.5.15
My weekend round-up of inspiring ©Instagram images. Clockwise from top left: I’ve been focused on dark denim lately, but uniformly faded vintage denim with black is always good @shopredone | Ready for a …
A Nantucket Classic
The July 2015 issue of Architectural Digest features the Nantucket home of one of my favorite designers, Victoria Hagan. Consistent with her formula for creating light filled, classic homes with a mix of antiques in a …
Source: photos: ©Pieter Estersohn © Architectural Digest
A Chic Hamptons Estate
Architectural Digest features An Effortlessly Chic Hamptons Retreat designed by Carrier and Co. Interiors. The traditional interiors are mixed with vibrant pops of color and stunning modern art, all encased in pristine white walls. I …
Source: Photos: ©Pieter Estersohn | ©Architectural Digest
A Closer Look at Leigh Herzig
One photo of the plaster walls in this stunning house had me more than curious to find the designer and, of course, see the rest of the house. LA based designer Leigh Herzig designed the …
Source: Photos: © Remodelista and © Leigh K Herzig
Bedroom Hues
My focus the last few weeks has turned to interiors. I’m working on two separate design projects. One is a 1500sf contemporary office design that is currently gutted and the other is helping a friend conceptualize a …
Source: All photos sourced on Pinterest
For The Home
The incredibly popular L’Artisan Parfumeur Boule d’Ambre (Amber Balls) are a unique way to scent the home without burning candles. Not only do they smell divine, but the finely carved terracotta ball looks stylish too. I had almost forgotten …
Source: Photo: Jenni Kayne Instagram
Windsor Smith for Arteriors Home
An elegantly modern collection by interior designer Windsor Smith debuts for Arteriors Home this spring. Photographs taken in her home for the Arteriors Home blog, predominantly of the lighting pieces, show how she sees them placed, styled …
Source: photos: ARTERIORS HOME
A Modern Farmhouse in Napa Valley
What’s not to love about this beautiful modern farmhouse in Napa Valley? It has all the elements of the perfect home, at least for me. Crisp white exteriors and interiors with a pared down yet sophisticated design are …
Source: Photos: ©Matthew Millman via C Magazine.
Warmer Days Ahead
For those bracing the next wave of winter storms, a respite is in order with a chance to dream of warmer days ahead. This very low-key beach bungalow in Goa belongs to French designer Laurence Doligé and …
Source: Photos: Gaelle Le Boulicaut, Lonny Magazine and Laurence Doligé
Patina Farm
A few years back, I discovered Brooke Giannetti’s lovely blog Velvet and Linen. I became an instant follower and was mesmerized by her posts on the process of building her dream home, Patina Farm. Inspirational …
Source: Photos: © Lisa Romerein
Netto’s Neutra
The February 2015 issue of VOGUE features actress Dakota Johnson on the cover and accompanying editorial, but it’s Elizabeth and David Netto‘s Richard Neutra mid-century home in Los Angeles that steals the show. Photos by Mario …
A WATERWORKS Kitchen
With the attention to detail and uncompromising standards Waterworks is well known for, it comes as no surprise that I love the new range of products offered for the kitchen. Custom cabinetry, sculptural work tables, new interpretations …