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Versatile workhorses for seating, suitcases and adding style to any space. I discovered the usefulness of benches when I decorated the house before the one we live in now. The house was old, built in 1779, but the rooms were…
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Shade of the global zeitgeist. When experts and trendsetters select a ‘color of the year’, they try to capture the mood and emotional climate of the culture. Here are shades of the global zeitgeist from the experts. See if you…
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Need some reflection? We recently moved, and I need a new mirror that will fit in a specific spot. I’ve been on a mirror hunt. I thought I would share my research with you so you’ll have these resources available…
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Timely nuggets of information and ideas we want to share with you. YAY! Andrew Cuomo is writing a memoir chronicling his time as governor during the coronavirus. It will be released in October and the title is reported to be…
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Gracie, De Gournay and some modern alternatives. I treasure the hand-painted chinoiserie wallpaper that was in our dining room when we bought the house over 20 years ago. Far from being dated or old fashioned – my daughters are choosing…
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“A good upbringing means not that you won’t spill sauce on the tablecloth, but that you won’t notice it when someone else does.” Anton Chekhov I cook and entertain more in the summer than I do in any other season. …
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From decorating the nursery to bedrooms fit for playdates. Children’s lives can be filled with chic, creative, inspiring images, mobiles and animals. Here are some of our favorites. Talented artist, Sally King McBride has designed four alphabets which will spark…
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Every Room Needs a Little Black – Agree or Disagree? Colors can impact how we feel and react to our surroundings, especially where we live and work. When designing a room, color is an important aspect. The light and shades…
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Traditional Decorative Ceramic Vases for Forced Tulip Bulbs and Cut Flowers After my article on étagerès, reader Nancy G. wrote and asked if I’d write about tulipieres. I had never heard of a tulipière, but was happy to oblige. A…
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