Yesterday, I met Jen, my design assistant, at NeoCon in Baltimore.  NeoCon is a huge exhibit of vendors for commercial settings…offices, schools, hospitals, etc.  We did a two hour whirl wind tour of the exhibit and came away with some... Read More

Here’s inspiration for your holiday decorating.  You can also check out last year’s Autumn Decor post for more great pictures. Southern Living Martha Stewart Southern Living Martha Stewart Southern Living Sunset Martha Stewart Better Homes and Gardens Sunset Martha Stewart... Read More

For a recent project, my client and I made some relatively small changes that made a big impact to several rooms in her home.   I couldn’t wait to see her home today and take all these pictures of the... Read More

Before my thoughts on Steve Jobs and taste…a short note to my email subscribers.  When you receive your email, please click on the title of my post to see the entire post.  This link will bring you to my blog... Read More

Frank Lloyd Wright’s masterpiece, Fallingwater,  is having a big birthday…75 years!  This beautiful home is the ultimate example of integrating a home with it’s surroundings.  I have not seen it personally but that is going to change soon…a day trip... Read More

If you follow my Facebook Page, you already know I’m a big fan of the WSJ’s Design and Decoration column.   I enjoy reading this column every Saturday and learn something new each week.  Last Saturday, WSJ highlighted designer, Jeffrey... Read More

I have to say with all the recent wet weather and cooler temperatures ahead I’m starting to dream about getting cozy.  Making my home cozy and eating cozy food.  Think chunky knit blankets and braised short ribs with red wine.... Read More

Like most of the east coast my family and I made it through the earthquake and hurricane Irene without too much drama or damage.  Even though my kids’ classrooms shook for sixty seconds on the first day of school, they... Read More

We just got back from a great family trip to Duck, North Carolina.   The weather, the blue ocean water, the home cooked food, and family time couldn’t have been better.   I think the whole family would agree that... Read More

OK, I’m not really having an affair with my dining room but I like the way it sounds.   A tweak on a title borrowed from Bunny Williams’ book An Affair with a House.  Unlike Bunny Williams, I did not... Read More