Gracious Living. Timeless Design. Family Traditions.
I believe that giving is the greatest gift one can receive. I recently received one of the greatest gifts of my life. I had the great privilege of being able to help the Bienenstock Furniture Library create a center for design collaboration. Leslie Carothers introduced me to the library in High Point, North Carolina last fall. Leslie […]
“For everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven. There’s a time to plant, and a time to harvest.” The wise words of King Solomon in the Book of Ecclesiastes still ring true, especially as we enter into the heart of autumn. Not only is autumn the year’s “last […]
With autumn’s change of season, cooler weather and less daylight, comes a return to living indoors after a summer season celebrating outdoors. Windows are open during the mornings and evenings, to allow autumns’ crisp fresh air to breath new life into our homes, just in time for entertaining and welcoming our fall and holiday guests. […]
Is there anything more beautiful than sterling silver and crystal with fine linen? And when it’s captured in such an arresting way with beautiful close up photography like the image above taken by professional lifestyle photographer, Stacey Van Berkel, it takes on an added dimension of graciousness. Today, I’d like to share with you a […]
Launching today! Hadley Court’s 3rd and final #TimelessDesign Giveaway! As of today, Hadley Court readers, you can now enter to win the beautiful writing desk from Bernhardt pictured above by clicking: http://hadleycourt.com/giveaway! Part of Bernhardt’s Haven Collection inspired by English classics with refined scale and modern energy, this sophisticated desk is featured in a creamy Cameo finish on maple veneers. Notice the exquisite Brunette […]
Ahhh…who wouldn’t love a multi functional luxury laundry room like the one above, with a combined gift wrap/craft area and mud room, too, designed by Suzy Collins of ABC Design for a family with 5 children under 14 - now that school is back in session and fall is approaching? #Swoonworthy! But here’s the other […]
I recently returned from a trip to Paris and Salzburg. My family and I stayed in the Four Seasons Hotel, George V Paris { above is one of the views from their penthouse they show on their website }. I have stayed in some fabulous hotels, but George V is by far the most […]
