Gracious Living. Timeless Design. Family Traditions.
In my mind, the perfect relaxed summer day is one spent lounging by a pool with a good book or magazine, a refreshing drink and a friend or two to share the fun with. With this Memorial Day weekend now upon us, I’d like to pause, first, to remember the service of our veterans. Thank […]
Timeless Design: California Style When one thinks of California living, an image of a chic minimal Malibu home perched cliff-side can come up, along with classic mid century modern design in Palm Springs. But when it comes to California’s most timeless west coast design, a more Mediterranean style comes to mind. Although some of […]
How to Nurture Yourself On Mother’s Day and Everyday, So You Can Nurture Others Whether you are a mother or grandmother to young children or adult children, you have one of the most demanding roles in the world. The same is true if you are a caregiver to your own aging mother or other relative. […]
If you enjoy reading in bed or playing games on your computer, having the right task lighting is essential. Today, we’ll share with you our Top 5 Picks For Swing Arm Lights for your bedroom, but, before we do, there’s something you’ll need to do - or ask your designer to do. MEASURING If you’ll […]
WHICH OF THESE 2 SWING ARM READING LAMPS IS YOUR FAVORITE? WHICH ONE DO YOU THINK IS BETTER FOR A READER? Please let us know your thoughts in the comments! We all love the subtly sparkly, glamorous and flattering light that falls gently on us from a dimmed chandelier in our bedrooms and the soft […]
Whether it’s in his own bedroom in California, above, or in his guest bedrooms at his homes in France, designer Timothy Corrigan believes that comfortable elegance is all in the details. Leslie Hendrix Wood, long an admirer of his design work, arranged for me to interview Timothy about the details of gracious living during his […]
Brush off your seersucker suit, pick up dozens of red roses, polish the silver julep cups and prepare the mint! It’s Kentucky Derby Weekend! From luxury ladies as belles in big hats, to Southern gents in their seersucker suits and bow-ties - from Louisville to horse lovers around the world, all eyes will be […]
