In House Beautiful’s March 2011 issue, this bathroom had my attention immediately. Who needs his and her bath robes when you have a custom inlaid tile monogram “rug” at each sink? What can I say I am a sucker for a beautiful bathroom. What was designer slash owner Betty Lou Phillips’s inspiration for the room? Napkins rings! Je read more…
Weekend Eye Candy
This weekend’s eye candy is brought to you by designer Kelley Proxmire. Last summer at the NY Gift Show I met Ms Proxmire, who is just as lovely in person as she is in books and magazines. Alas, I acted like a six year old boy meeting his favorite baseball player for the first time. I read more…
“I like my money where I can see it…”
hanging in my closet” When Big asked Carrie “We’re getting married, should we get you a diamond?” Her response was “No. No. Just get me a really big closet.” The funny part is she actually meant it. Personally I would rather get all my clothes at Target and have a killer living room, but that’s read more…
Runway Bride
I met with the wedding planner at the Club today, and for a bride who is behind on everything I am still in pretty good shape! Gilt Group started their wedding sale today, if only they sold wedding planner packages at huge discounts It is hard when the florist asks you what flowers you want read more…
TRADhome Premiere!
TradHome As if I needed another fabulous website to distract me. Traditional Home and LonnyMag have joined forces to create a new online magazine. Beautiful interiors and no subscription costs, oh happy day!
New Love!
New Love! Vintage Bamboo Desk. Gotta love Craigslist.
Magnificent Mudrooms
My Grandmother used to say “A place for everything and everything in its place.” My Dad would often repeat this every time Mom and I ran around the house looking for our shoes, keys, glasses etc. A well designed mudroom is the perfect solution to clutter and disorganization. They make it look so easy! Charlie read more…
First Impressions
First impressions are important, you can tell a lot about an individual or a family by their entry-way. Whether the walls are bright pink or stark white, a homes identity starts and ends with the foyer. So even if you have 5 unorganized children, (and I’d love to meet 5 children that were organized), hide read more…
The Laundry Room
For most people the weekend is a time to catch up on laundry and other household tasks. I don’t mind doing laundry, but there are plenty of other fun activities I would rather fill my day with. I know a laundry room is a laundry room, but occasionally there are some really fabulous ones! The read more…
Oh Henry
Henry in his cozy nest.
Weekend Eye Candy
The grass is starting to get green again and leaves are slowly showing up on the trees, but warm sunny spring weather does not appear to be in the forecast for DC anytime soon. Until then I only have images of beautiful backyard retreats to lift my spirits! via House Beautiful Thomas Pheasant Outdoor Space read more…
The Simplicity of White
I absolutely love color, but sometimes there is nothing more calming or beautiful than White! Yesterday House Beautiful posted some examples of beautiful neutral spaces from designer Myra Hoefer. Love, Love, Love the Oly cocktail tables. When you open a Magazine and see a whole house painted white it may look easy. Don’t be shocked if you decide to read more…