Growing up, I watched my mother stock up in the produce department every December. Not for making seasonal pies or fruitcake – she was buying our holiday decorations. Between fruits […] Read more »
It’s coming… the season of big extended-family dinners, unannounced visitors “dropping by,” impromptu cocktail parties with the neighbors, and endless trips to the wine store for another last minute hostess […] Read more »
There’s nothing so homey this time of year as the golden glow of a fireplace just like the outdoor fireplace Red Deer. As the air turns crisp, the days grow […] Read more »
The day after Labor Day has always marked the official start of fall for me, and this year the weather seems to have taken note. Driving home from a holiday […] Read more »
Design inspiration and decorating ideas abound at design legend Russel Wright’s home just a few miles up the river in Garrison, NY. An afternoon tour of his estate, known as […] Read more »
After reading my article on Feng Shui in the last issue of the River Journal, I will assume that you’ve devoted the last few weeks to de-cluttering and are now […] Read more »
As an interior designer, I know how deeply our outer environments reflect our inner psyche and affect our attitude and actions on a daily basis. Our home, workspace, and even […] Read more »
Antique furniture can work in any style of home, with any style of decor. Whether you live in a contemporary ranch with an open floor-plan, a center-entrance colonial, or a […] Read more »
Re-decorating a room is a costly undertaking; as I designer, I advise clients to budget at least $25,000 if they plan on purchasing all new furniture, accessories, custom window treatments, […] Read more »
Year after year, many of us make the same resolutions: we’re going to “be healthier” and “get organized.” Year after year, we attempt, and maybe even succeed in getting these […] Read more »
