Lines of Lattice

March 23, 2015

I don’t know about you, but there are about a million images that come to mind when I think of lattice. For starters, I think of beautiful espaldia climbing up lattice on the side of a home. I think of elegant pool houses and caribbean homes that are sprinkled like sugar along beaches with lattice

Covered In Moss

March 19, 2015

Several years ago, I went to New York City with my parents and close family friends. After a couple of pomegranate margaritas at Rosa Mexicana, we wondered into Charlotte Moss’ townhouse. No, we didn’t actually go into her gorgeously groomed NYC home, but instead into her three floored store that was full of the most

Middle Of The Way

March 18, 2015

Doors. They are the first thing you see upon entering a space. A knock, a ring, and a turn on the knob can place you into a different space and different world. Most American homes place our door knobs to the left or the right, but I personally look forward to creating my own door

Talk To Me

March 17, 2015

I want you to create images today and I need your aesthetic advice.   I am potentially embarking on some exciting business opportunities and I want to know what YOU want. Not what you want in the sense of tall, dark, and handsome in a 9,000 square foot perfectly adorned house landscaped with boxwood with

Spring In Your Step

March 11, 2015

I think it is safe to say that everyone is desperate for Spring. I am currently enjoying my own little “Spring Break” in Florida, and I am quite content with the high 70s and sunshine. Come July in Texas you may hear me wishing for fur blankets and boots, but for now I will savor

An Artist’s Way With Chinoiserie

March 9, 2015

Occasionally on Instagram, you discover people who possess rare talents of exceptional design and good taste. Dana Mahnke is no exception. At first, I was drawn to her blue and white chinoiserie ornaments. Sadly, by the time I discovered her, it was too late to place my Christmas order. I then fell in love with

Sunshine Statement

March 6, 2015

The Dallas area got 5″ to 7″ of snow yesterday, which undoubtedly shuts down our city. While the snow was beautiful and delightful, I must say it was far more exciting to see the sun! Sun is definitely on my radar, since I will thankfully be flying to the sunshine state today. Stay tuned for some fun

See Food

March 5, 2015

How does your fridge look right now? Sadly, mine looks pretty pathetic: bottled water, array of sauces and no food to put them on! Not a smart situation considering the ice, sleet and snow that decided to visit Dallas last night (spring, we are ready for you!). My lack of fridge aesthetic has me wondering

Sun Up

March 4, 2015

Where…is….the…sun?! I really can’t tell you the last time we saw it here in Dallas. It has been a dreary, gloomy, rainy, icy, snowy mess here over the past few weeks. Luckily, I have Florida to look forward to next week. Until then, I will just have to settle for pictures of bright blue skies

Architectural Delight: McAlpine Tankersley

March 3, 2015

I recently featured a home designed by Lisa Hilderbrand that was featured in Traditional Home. It was stunning in it’s design and perfectly scaled in it’s landscapes. I also really admired  the restorative work done by architects McAlpine Tankersley. Sure, I have heard their names before, but I didn’t really grasp how much of their work