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February is probably the most romantic month of the year, due in large part to the celebrating of Valentines. But why should Valentines be the only day of the year for romance or setting a romantic table for two? As with New Years Eve, going out to dinner can get expensive - not to […]
I love to give and receive beautifully wrapped gifts, don’t you? Readers, which of these 5 luxury Valentine’s Day gift wrap ideas most closely matches your own personal fashion style? Glamourous and a bit sexy, like this one? Or… Classic and a bit preppy, like this one? Or… Vintage and a bit eclectic, […]
On this cold and snowy day in West Texas, I find myself dreaming of a dark, moody room to snuggle into by a roaring fire. I don’t think there is anything sexier in interior design than a dark room. Nothing can make a small room feel larger than painting the walls a dark color. Painting […]
Etiquette and manners at a restaurant are essential to professional success. The point of etiquette rules are to make you feel comfortable - not uncomfortable, and they can be applied to a business luncheon or a formal dinner at a restaurant. Here are a few etiquette tips and reminders to apply to your […]
I am designing a kitchen right now for interior design clients of mine here in Midland, Texas and have been researching beautiful tiles for them. Today, on Hadley Court, I’m sharing with you some of the inspirational images I’ve found in hopes that it will inspire you to seek the best tile resources and design […]
You may remember when, in February 2013, Hadley Court won the Design Bloggers Conference Hall Of Fame award, { a picture of attendees is above ] sponsored by Traditional Home magazine, for the category of *Best New Design Blog 2013* and how completely surprised I was. I will always treasure the memory of the moment […]
Continuing the Hadley Court series, Celebrating Gracious Living, it’s important to discuss manners at the dinner table. Leslie Wood of Hadley Court asked guest contributor Lynda Quintero-Davids to share her top tips and gentle reminders for manners & etiquette at the dinner table. Over the years, society has evolved our forms of communication in many […]
