Everyone who has a home most likely has a place to store books – whether it is a cabinet, custom built-ins, wall shelves or in my father’s case when he was in college – the refrigerator. The structure that houses one’s library should be organized in a personalized manner as to reflect the style of the homeowner. If placed properly, books can be ... read more
February 14th is my very favorite day of the year! Although some may be lead to believe that Halloween is my happiest of holidays, but my heart truly belongs to St. Valentine. This day represents the trifecta of all that I adore: tasty candy, perfect color combination of pink, red and white and lastly, the outward expression of love and hope. ... read more
As much as I would LOVE to hang sparkly crystal chandeliers from every ceiling fixture available, sometimes a little restrain is required. Whether it’s financially or aesthetically motivated, an empty light socket need not be boring and unadorned. Until recently, I had a lovely Le Klint 172b pendant hanging in the foyer to welcome guests upon ... read more
I finally had the opportunity to dine at Tipsy Parson located in Chelsea – I guess the opportunity had always been available I just hadn’t taken advantage. The restaurant is in close proximity of an art gallery I frequent and last night I insisted on booking a table after the opening party. Accompanied by my equally eager companion who I will ... read more
I have a client who moved into a darling one bedroom apartment dubbed "the club house". Her apartment is chock-a-block full of *interesting* architectural details that create quite the decorating dilemma. Most of these challenges will be documented in forth coming posts - do I know how to tantalize the reader or what? The first room to receive ... read more
Being creative doesn’t always mean being original. It means you are pretty skilled in the art of stealing someone else’s idea and manipulating (rather building, embellishing, re-working – whatever euphemism applies) to suit your own desired effect. In the visual community this is acceptable and expected, in other industries it may get you a trial ... read more
When you are crafty and creative, friends and family often request (or in some cases, enlist) for you to design and implement party décor and favors for their fetes. But when it’s your best friend’s 30th birthday, the pressure to deliver something completely thematic, tailor made and on a shoe string budget then, it is time to break out the glue, ... read more
A memory board is an excellent way to display your photos, ephemera and mementos. Unlike a picture frame or shadowbox, the collections can be layered, dismantled and augmented on whim. It can capture the here & now or the past & cherished. Some are used to tell a story others hold a secret. Mine allowed me to utilize a discarded and ... read more
