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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, […]
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 […]
Country Home Grey is the perfect playmate to pair with an array of colors; yellow, orange, green and brown to name a few. Greys can have undertones of red, blue, green of purple which gives grey the ability to play well with others. Grey is a complex color and even a little mysterious. Grey has […]
Nothing is as welcoming in the summertime as the porch - porch, patio, veranda, deck… whichever outdoor space it is that you have at your home. These outdoor living rooms have seen a resurgence in popularity lately. People are once again taking note of these wonderful outdoor spaces, and instead of tossing an odd mix […]
I am a firm believer in the power of a door knob to change the entire aesthetic of a home. Most often, homeowners redo their interiors and don’t give much thought to the hardware they will use. And furthermore, they often leave little in their budget for hardware. This is one of my biggest pet […]
I wanted to share with you two of my most prized possessions in the world, my children’s christening gowns. The featured image is a photo of the bottom of my son’s gown. I adore the monogrammed W for his last name. Another thing I love about my children’s gowns is the fact that I […]
In design, pillows are like icing on the cake. Cake is good without icing, but it is even better with icing. In design, a room can be pretty without pillows, however, pillows are the final touch that make a room dance. Pillows contribute to a room’s decorative geometry. One key element to the perfect […]
