It’s been a rough winter so far; as if the cold, ice and snow were not depressing enough, every time I turn on the TV or open the paper I’m […] Read more »
Are hard times good for the Design world? Well, NY Times writer Michael Cannell in his recent article entitled Design Loves a Depression, pointed out that hard times force the world […] Read more »
Conspicuous consumption is out of fashion this year. I think this is going to be the year I finally make good on my promise to myself to resist the temptation […] Read more »
I love Thanksgiving. Hands down, it’s my favorite Holiday. I love the spirit, I love the season, I love having my unruly family all together and I love the overabundance […] Read more »
There’s nothing like a real vacation to renew my inspiration. I recently returned from a two-week painting vacation in Southern France; a dream vacation for me. Read more »
France vs. the United States How does your country of national origin influence your personal style? Let’s consider the French; they seem to be born with it and maybe for […] Read more »
Much has been said and written about how to make the most of living in a small space but it’s less common to find advice on making the most of […] Read more »
Color-Love With the midwinter landscape looking pretty drab, it’s this time of year that a fresh color scheme really perks me up. Nothing seems to lift my spirits more than […] Read more »
2007 was the year that brought us some tough stuff including the subprime mortgage mess, oil trading at $100 a barrel, a seemingly endless quagmire in Iraq, and the slowest […] Read more »
While looking for inspiration for my Holiday table settings, I turned up two vintage books in my library: My Favorite Things from 1964, by legendary socialite and hostess Dorothy Rodgers, […] Read more »
