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Here is something for you to consider - painting your floor! Many people love a white or neutral room but still want to add a splash of color. A painted floor is not only another way to add color and texture to your space, but it can serve to pull all your pieces together. […]
Why, when we paint, do we tend to paint just the walls? Is this because we are conditioned to having white ceilings? Now, I’m not saying we should do away with the white ceiling and banish it altogether, for when walls are dark, patterned or lacquered, a white ceiling offers a perfect perfect visual […]
I wrote, last week, about my love of freshly cut flowers in the home. I love all they add to a room from color to texture to aroma. But really, I admit to loving all things floral. Florals were hot on the runways for both Spring and Fall 2013. They were in abundance. Designers from […]
Who doesn’t love flowers?! I much prefer receiving a lovely bouquet of flowers over almost anything… except for maybe a nice bottle of wine and chocolate! Flowers bring an instant smile. They’re the perfect way to freshen up your living space. They can be used as an accessory for added texture and color, and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
