Art Deco with a modern twist
Gatsby fever is upon us. There was evidence of this even before the movie’s release last week. In the world of fashion, Tiffany & Company and Brooks Brothers have launched their lavish Gatsby campaigns. In Vogue we saw the prolific costumes by Miuccia Prada. In Architectural Digest a tour of Jay Gatsby’s home on the fictitious… Read More
Scratch Coat Plaster
As of late, I have been quite taken with the work of famed designer, John Saladino. Saladino’s signature look is mixing the old with new. He is fond of the look he calls “modern ruin.” Saladino was the first to use scratch coat plaster for interiors in the early sixties. You may be curious,… Read More
Mom’s Play Date
I have to admit that I have spent the last week in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Yes, this mom (me) got to go on a week long play date with girlfriends. Thanks to our lovely hostess, we stayed in a fabulous villa. Everything was 5 star and more. I have been on such a whirlwind… Read More
Dejeuner sur L’herbe :: A Mother’s Day Picnic
When we think of picnics we tend to think of dining outside on blankets that cover the grass outdoors or a sandy beach. The term picnic really refers to any meal eaten outdoors whether or not you are seated on a chair at a table or on the ground. According to the Oxford English… Read More
Rescue, Restore & Redecorate!
I had the great pleasure of attending a hands on workshop by Amy Howard on how to transform your rescued furniture. If you remember from a previous post, I am a huge fan of Amy Howard and her line of luxury home furnishings. Dwell with Dignity, New Life Hardwoods, and Codarus teamed together to host… Read More
When Decorating Becomes Child’s Play
In life and in my home I make a point of trying not to take things more seriously. In our hectic lives we must take time out to stop and smell the roses, and to make time for fun and laughter. This attitude is reflected in both how I dress myself as well as how… Read More
High Point Market Stylespotters
I mentioned to you that I was attending High Point furniture market. I was unable to attend because I needed to stay home and tend to my family. Anyhow, I wanted to share with you some of my favorites pins that the High Point Style Spotters pinned. From the pins I saw, it looks… Read More
THANK YOU House Beautiful!
I am over the moon excited!! Hadley Court was listed in “House Beautiful’s Top 5 Blog Posts of the Week.” Someone please pinch me. I am so grateful to House Beautiful for including Hadley Court. I have always been a big fan of House Beautiful. If you recall my blog post about the Design… Read More
