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chamberlain
Design, Interior design, Travel

L.A. Style File – The Chamberlain Hotel

As most of you know, I was at the Design Blogger’s Conference last week in Los Angeles. I hadn’t been… Read More

Beeline Punta Cana sofa
Design, Interior design, Travel

High Point Happy

So I am beyond excited to share more good news. A few weeks ago I was offered the opportunity to… Read More

Wood shop clocks
Art & Antiques, Design, Gifts, Interior design

Wood Shop

This past week I visited the fun concept store, Wood Shop, in NoLIta. The brainchild  of David Stark, the art… Read More

Natural Curiosities’ Paper Rose Bed
Art & Antiques, Design, Interior design

New York Gift Show Finale

I would imagine many of you are familiar with Belgian designer Serge de Troyer and his Miami based company. His… Read More

Mr. Brown Pearl Chair
Art & Antiques, Design, Interior design

New York Gift Fair Finds II

While I couldn’t possibly write about all the wonderful vendors I saw at the New York Gift Show, I thought… Read More

Holly Stuart Designs
Design, Gifts, Interior design

New York Gift Fair Finds Part 1

This is going to be a year of many firsts for me – and one was my visit to the… Read More

Antique weathervane collection
Architecture, Design, Interior design

Living with Color in Connecticut

There are some people who live in neutral, some who live in drive and some who live in overdrive. The… Read More

Hugh Henry flat sitting room in Earls Court
Architecture, Design, Entertainment, Fashion, Interior design, Travel

British Style Bonanza

Between the mania for Downton Abbey and the popularity of Will and Kate, it’s clear British style is making a… Read More

Studio Peregalli home on Lake maggiore
Architecture, Art & Antiques, Books, Design, Interior design

The Invention of the Past

I received many beautiful design and coffee table books for Christmas this year (a few admittedly from me to me)…. Read More

Walton Ford print at Peter Fasano’s house
Art & Antiques, Design, Interior design, Travel

Road Trip: Peter Fasano

I have long been a fan of Peter Fasano‘s appealing fabrics and wallpapers, so when designer friend Mally Skok (below)… Read More

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Architecture, Interior design

Thank You Elle Decor – My Favorite Space

Yesterday Elle Decor featured 30 design insiders’ picks for their favorite ELLE Decor Rooms of 2011. I was thrilled to… Read More

Grande Singerie by Christophe Huet in the Petit Chateau at Chantilly
Architecture, Art & Antiques, Design, Fashion, Interior design

Exotic Taste

It is almost impossible to have an interest in interiors and the decorative arts and not be fascinated by Chinoiserie… Read More

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