A friend of mine recently acquired a box of old books that didn’t really have any value to her, but upon further review, I found some wonderful hidden gems featuring china patterns and specific garden estates. One garden book I fell in love with is Longwood Gardens. This garden is located 30 miles west of

Yesterday, a friend and I saw Nancy Meyer’s new movie, The Intern. Any time Meyers creates a movie, design enthusiasts are antsy with anticipation for the movie set interiors. I had posted previously on Meyer’s Magic of picking and creating spaces with the upmost chic design aesthetic. She has fabulous taste and of course she

Since America is captivated at the moment, and rightfully so, by the arrival of Pope Francis, I thought I would feature one of the cities he has chosen for his visit. Philadelphia, the city of brotherly love, is a wonderful display of culture, history, and American values. It is a city with rich roots in

There is nothing more appealing than a home that has a perfect combination of antiques incorporated with fresh design and a soothing palette. Flipping through the latest September-October issue of Veranda, I fell head over heels for the the New Orleans home of Tara Shaw. Her home is refined in the sense of a glamorous

Fall keeps creeping in the air in the form of a crisp breeze and cooler temps (for most of us). While it is overwhelming to see a plethora of pumpkins when the leaves are still green, it is a season of preparation and planning for the Fall nights ahead. Orange is often a color associated

I came across the garden of this beautiful Illinois home featured in Traditional Home and enjoyed every second of the polite and distinctive images of a truly lovely landscape. This garden was given a complete overhaul by the homeowners through the use of landscape architect, Douglas Hoerr. This garden has large urns of boxwood, beautiful

Are you ready for Fall? Dallas recently just got its first “cold” front. Basically, the humidity went low and the temperature dived down into the upper 60’s! This was all the spark I needed to get in full pumpkin and holiday mode. While I go back and forth between Spring and Fall being my favorite seasons,

TV season is back in action. Whether it is your latest episode of Real Housewives (What is the deal with Brooks, y’all?) or if you are a football fanatic, the television is not something you can really escape these days. TVs aren’t always pretty, but their placement is necessary in the home. Sadly, TV rooms tend

Recently I have been gravitating towards Moroccan tile and homes that use a bit of Moorish influence in unexpected settings. There is something about the dramatic archways, domes, and courtyards that bring a majestic and exotic ambience to a home. Why not embrace a cultural injection of architecturally interesting design components. It is always easy

I didn’t want to bombard you with tons of photos in the last post on Nantucket, so I decided to split it into two parts. As I said before, the homes are breathtaking. I really do believe they speak for themselves, almost in the same way Friday does: relax, sit back, and enjoy. Shouldn’t every home