Gracious Living. Timeless Design. Family Traditions.
Memorial Weekend kicked off the start of Summer Entertaining outdoors! And with so many opportunities to choose from, it can get a little tricky balancing and planning gatherings - from pool parties to a backyard birthday bash - movie nights to the family barbeque- daytime bridal or baby showers - to even relaxed sunset […]
“Houses, like gardens, need our watchful eye, sunshine and nurturing. The houses where we live don’t thrive on neglect. Living abundantly requires loving energy.” – Alexandra Stoddard Two memories from childhood have inspired the design vision of Alexandra Stoddard, best-selling author, acclaimed interior designer and contemporary philosopher. One of her happiest and earliest memories is […]
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 […]
It looks like Winter has finally past for most of us and it’s time to get outside and enjoy family time living life outdoors. But weather may have taken its toll on your outdoor living area, or perhaps you’re looking to refresh or create a new outdoor living space. If you’re looking to renew your […]
More than likely, you’ve already completed your home’s Spring Cleaning, and maybe even a done little outdoor gardening. Now it’s time to host the first family get-together of the season and the year: Celebrating Easter with Easter Entertaining this Sunday. There is still time now to decide whether to host a Formal Early Easter Supper […]
For as long as I can remember, blue and white porcelain, like this stunning 500 year old blue and white imperial vase that dates from the Ming Dynasty period [ which sold for 21.6 million dollars during a Sotheby's auction in Hong Kong and is the most expensive piece of blue and white porcelain ever […]
