I have been on a kick of character recently. Any home that embodies gracious ambience and plush landscaping immediately captures my attention. So, when I found this image of a striking blue door flanked by two spheres of large boxwood, my interest was immediately peaked. Michael Trapp may be an antique dealer in Connecticut, but

Shower is a word I hear far too much of recently.  Dallas rain showers (but really horrible thunderstorms), wedding showers, bridal showers, baby showers. There is a lot of showering that has been and will continue to happen in my life. My friend’s birthday is today, and I wanted to shower her with some design

People often dream of one day owning a big house. Sadly, I have seen too many big houses that, while spacious, lack character. Given the option, I choose character over size any day of the week. I am such a big proponent of homes that evoke emotions, not two wine cellars and a movie theater.

…In San Fransisco. Well, I didn’t leave my heart anywhere, but someone who holds a big place in mine is moving there this weekend. Finding friends is hard enough, but finding best friends is a whole other category. I am lucky to have a few very close friends, the kinds that just aren’t available when it

I grew up in a home full of pocket doors, and honestly I used to despise them. I never really understood the draw of having to work in order to slide open and close a door. They are often hard to lock and not always visually appealing. I understand they save space from a bulky door

No, I am not here to talk about the royal baby, as cute as she may be. In my opinion, there has only been one queen that reigns with the name of Charlotte, and that is Charlotte Moss. I have mentioned before how I have always admired her work since middle school. Yes, when most children

Buenos Dias! In celebration of Cinco de Mayo, I thought I would share the serene Mexico retreat of Andrew Fisher and Jeffrey Weisman. Their San Miguel vacation home is exactly the type of place where I would want to spend my Cinco de Mayo and my summers. It is full of pretty Spanish tile, handmade

It is May and, believe it or not, it is Mother’s Day this Sunday! I thought I would round up some fabulous gifts worthy of a discerning kind of mom (well, aren’t all moms discerning in their own way).  Even if your mom says she is content with just your love, be wary. I mean,

I had an entirely different post planned for today, but I fell in love with an image. A bed, in the manor home of Nancy Cutting, covered in blue and white Colefax and Fowler chintz from the 1970’s. Upon researching this house, I discovered that this entire estate is chicly refined and, pardon the pun, well mannered.

With so many gray days here in Dallas, I find myself craving color. When it comes to color, Christina Murphy Interiors does a spectacular job applying peppy prints with vivid colors. The aesthetic of her rooms creates a terrific twist on modern traditional. There is a refined element to the homes even with the playful