I know it is fun to look at “dream” homes that are often huge, over the top homes, especially when they have beautiful interiors. We can appreciate the architecture, the interior design even though most of us will never live in one like them. We enjoy the tours, and often come away inspired. Even these… Continue reading
Category: Decor
My regular readers know how it tickles me when I come across a fellow designer that was previously unknown to me, and whose work is such that I just have to dedicate a post to it. There are many designers that I have admired over the years and who have portfolio’s that extend over decades,… Continue reading
Bringing in natural elements into home decor, adds not only interest, but texture, color and sometimes surprise. Birch trees are one of
Summer is the time to enjoy the outdoors, friends and family. It is a time when we are able to easily
Relais Masseria Capasa is a Manor Farm in ancient Martano, Italy. The farm, which I will refer to in the abbreviated Capasa, is a place rich in history, built in 1746 and renovated in 2013 by architect Paolo Fracasso of Porto Viro, Italy. Owned by various families throughout its life, the property fortunately fell into… Continue reading
When we were building our home we rented a farmhouse during the 18 month process. It was on one of a number of farms owned at the time by John Kluge. Shortly before we moved into our new house, and while we were still renting, he donated all his farms and the thousands of gorgeous… Continue reading
Easter Greetings to all my readers. I hope that the weather is agreeable enough that all Easter egg hunts and family get togethers unfold as planned. I am spending a quiet holiday with my two pupsters as KBJ is away. Below are some Easter vignettes, as well as a couple of my dogs. … Continue reading
First, I want to say I have missed writing for you, my loyal readers over the last couple of weeks. I have been up to my eyeballs in design projects and also needed to catch my breath as I go forward. I have researched and thought extensively about a lot of ideas for future posts… Continue reading
I miss Jay Lenno, but I also admit to being a big fan of Jimmy Fallon. Multi talented and quite funny, I enjoy his take as the new host of the Tonight Show. I searched
“White… is not a mere absence of colour; it is a shining and affirmative thing, as fierce as red, as definite as black… “ Gilbert K. Chesterton Doing some web research I came across this