Meet the Upstairs shops and their owners in this Part II of a multi-week series leading to the Grand Opening of the second floor April 16-18.
Read MoreA Style Icon’s Home – Hollywood
Not all homes are created equal, nor are all women. Some just have that je ne sais quoi that elevates them to the status of icon, even perfection. With an upcoming Christie’s auction of her personal effects, Betsy Bloomingdale’s home is worth a tour. I never really thought much about ...
Read More(re)Defining Home – The Long Room, pt 2
Thank you so much for joining me on this tour of my home. Your comments and feedback have all made me smile. Thank you! Here’s the rest of The Long Room. (If you missed the first installment, it’s at (re)Defining Home – The Long Room. And the vintage photos and ...
Read More(Re)Defining Home
I have been both blessed and cursed by my home. Don’t get me wrong: I love my home. But, as with all great relationships, we have our moments… You see, my home was my grandmother’s home. The matriarch of our family, the woman for whom I was named, my archetype ...
Read MoreHouseMade by Hilary, from Country Living Fair to Chartreuse & co
We all like to think that we seek inspiration everywhere. Hilary Martin, creator and owner of HouseMade, does exactly that. I love these juxtaposed images for just that reason. Where many would see simple, decorative logs, or even firewood, Hilary saw lamps. And not just any lamps. She saw delightfully ...
Read More6 Hot Design Trends from Market 2016
So to summarize, the hot trends at Market 2016 were: 1. Natural Elements (hides, wood, sea elements) 2. Indigo 3. Gourd Lamps 4. Pale Colors 5. Gold Metal 6. Mixed Styles We had a great time! I hope you enjoyed your virtual tour! Thanks for reading, Virginia
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