Luckily when I'm on business travel my day ends at 4 pm, giving me just enough time to fit in a design store or two before they close. This trip instead of going to my usual places, I visited 3 stores I'd never been to before. First up was a visit to Anthony|Wolfe in Buckhead. Love the wide fabric s…
Breakfast in Bed
I think this image alone is worth picking up the June 11 issue of World of Interiors. If I'm remembering correctly, it's the home of Robin and Lucienne Day. I'm back from a week in Atlanta...next post will be on 3 stores I visited this trip that I've never been to before. A bit of a preview; these…
Guest Post at My Little Happy Place!

Maybe you remember these Nate Berkus stools I bought in February for only $119 each? Well, the credit all goes to Alison of My Little Happy Place. I've never posted about where I ended up placing them but am so happy that my post about them is while guest posting for My Little Happy Place. Hope y…
Exterior Eye Candy: Martha's Vineyard

I'm off to Atlanta for business this week although I plan to squeeze in as much design fun as I can after work. As usual, I have too many things to do before heading to the airport. Here's some eye candy from last year's visit to Martha's Vineyard. Makes me want to get a flag pole! (and an ocean…
In Her Shoes: Guest Blogging

Today I'm guest blogging over at Camila's Effortless Style in the really fun In Her Shoes series. Thank you Camila for including me! Camila also does another regular feature, Get the Look for Less. Here's one from earlier this year, based on Rebecca Robertson's room that was featured in Martha Ste…
Guest Blogging at Haven and Home!

Today I'm guest blogging over at Haven and Home - a wonderful blog by Birmingham designer Marianne Strong. Marianne's theme was "Love the One You're With" - asking bloggers to pick a part of their home that proved challenging but now they're happy with it. I thought that was a great, creative them…
Jill Sorensen at Apartment Therapy Event 6.15.11

If you're in the DC area tomorrow evening, Jill Sorensen of Marmalade Interiors and the blog Live.Like.You will be speaking at an Apartment Therapy sponsored event. Go here for more info and to rsvp. I wish I could go - I'm a big fan of her designs and use of color. Here are just a few more pics o…
Eye Candy: Seaside Cottage

Here's Jacques Grange's seaside getaway in Portugal. Monday morning wouldn't feel that bad if you're waking up here.Images from Marie Claire Italy here. Photography by MG de Saint Venant.…
Post Prom
This is where most of the rental tuxedo ended up after the prom, taken off as soon as possible, right by the front door. Ryan's only a junior but attended the Senior Prom because he's class president next year. I'm currently in denial that he is home for only one more year.The chair was found on t…
Anticipation?
Patience has never been my strong suit. We have a huge patch of transplanted black raspberry bushes (not to be confused with blackberries) from upstate New York and I know I should wait until they're truly ripe before picking them. As my husband reminded me, I shouldn't pick the berry the very fir…
Staple Your Walls
Forget drawing on walls. DC designer Chad Alan added an interesting twist to the wallpaper in the bedroom he designed for the DC Design Center Dream Home 2011 by getting out the staple gun and creating a flowing pattern on the walls. My photos are a bit on the dark side so it doesn't quite do the l…
Fab Garden Benches

While looking for fence panels, I came across these amazing garden benches by O'Brien Ironworks. A to-the-trade firm, they create am amazing selection of metal furniture available in 15 standard and 200 custom finishes. Here are just a few of their garden benches. (Greek Key above) ChippendaleCu…
25 Years - Best of Canadian House & Home

Canadian House and Home is celebrating 25 years this year and is featuring some of their favorite rooms on their site. This room designed by Peter Jackman first appeared in the Dec 98/Jan 99 issue. (Photography by Virginia MacDonald)This soft pink living room by designer Katherine Newman was in on…
Seashell Mirrors

There's something about a seashell mirror that's a bit magical. I lean towards more is definitely more when it comes to seashells. Has me wondering if I've collected enough over the years to get out the hot glue gun myself. Do you have a seashell mirror? Image above via Sally Lee by the Seaimage…