Yesterday, when single digits here in New England shocked us into acknowledging that winter was just getting started, a post by… Read More
Books
At Home in Bellport with Thomas O’Brien
If ever there was an understated self portrait, it would be designer Thomas O’Brien’s description of himself as “basically a… Read More
At Home with Carolyne Roehm – Design & Style: A Constant Thread
We have celebrated Carolyne Roehm’s many talents here before – in the garden, setting the table, the renovation and decoration… Read More
Out and About Here and Across the Pond
For all of you who may have been wondering (or not) about my recent absence in these parts, let me… Read More
Château de Villette
With design attributed to François Mansart (architect to Louis XIV) and gardens inspired by, if not actually designed by Le… Read More
The Power of Pattern
Not only is my talented video partner Susanna Salk an insightful interviewer on our YouTube series, but a creative and… Read More
Sneak Peek – Veranda Wanderlust
Ask any designer to name their favorite source of inspiration and many will cite travel. Nothing quite refreshes and expands… Read More
Bow Wow Blitz
For all of you in the Boston area, Susanna and I will be participating in a fun event at the… Read More
Setting the Table with Charlotte Moss
Charlotte Moss is not only a celebrated decorator and prolific author but a consummate and creative hostess. And although the… Read More
Pomellato: Since 1967
The 60’s ushered in an era that would change forever the cultural and social landscape, particularly for women who discovered… Read More
Deyrolle: A Parisian Cabinet of Curiosities
When the legendary Deyrolle was decimated by an electrical fire in 2008, everyone in France and beyond rallied to the… Read More
The Authentics
In a world driven by speed, sameness and recycled imagery and content, where the word authentic is batted around as… Read More