Yesterday, my year-old pug puppy decided it would be a fabulous idea to jump on my vanity and remove my Armani eye-liner for an afternoon snack. The rest of the day called for a vet visit, a home-cooked Whole Foods dog dinner, and constant drooling (and not the kind you have over Gracie wallpaper). I

Let’s face it, no one really likes a twin bed. They are often used for a tiny little six year old, or tucked away in a guest bedroom. Today, we aren’t talking about how well you sleep in twin beds, but how well they can make a room seem complete and refined. Guests rooms can

Summer may be coming to an end, but a room styled by Ruthie Sommers will last a lifetime. Her impeccably chic approach to design is part refreshing, enchanting and fantastically bold. You can tell she designs her spaces with her clients’ interests in mind. She can create a room that is feminine, masculine, youthful, or traditional. It is

There is something so incredibly classic about a black and white check floor. Not only are they full of contrast, but they also are a symbol of an enduring home. Black and White checkerboard floors are very relevant to a Monday. White with the promise of a new week, and black to remind you about the

I often showcase glamorous homes that are full of lush grounds and beautifully designed rooms, but if you live in the city like me, you are aware that is just not a reality. A great apartment with decent square footage is not easy to find. However, just because your space is small doesn’t mean that the

As I was scrolling though the fabulous September issue of Architectural Digest, I stopped on a fabulous article profiling Tory Burch’s corporate Manhattan offices. At first I thought her office was a new home. Her corporate design reflects a similar style to her New York City and Southampton homes collaborated with Daniel Romualdez. Together, Burch and Romualdez create

Driving through Dallas the other day, I noticed an exceptional home built by a renown architect that was for sale. I became absolutely giddy with excitement, the outside had beautiful boxwoods, both potted and planted, as well as an exterior setting that would make anyone automatically take out their check book and three mortgages. I quickly

Hosting guests in your home is not something that is ever considered an easy task. Guests can alter your sleeping patterns, eating preferences, and daily routine in various ways. For these very reasons, it is important than when you are invited as a guest into someone’s home that you demonstrate proper appreciation and gratitude. The best

While my escape to the cold Colorado air was wonderful, it is time to go back to Dallas. Before I rush off to the airport, I thought I would give you a glimpse at the wide range of Aspen homes that I saw during my stay. From the well-known Victorian style homes to the contemporary

Being on vacation should automatically put you in a state of zen. There is something about the stillness of the mountains in summer and winter that brings a calming and serene presence to your being. When a friend of mine told me about an Aspen home that described the very essence of a calming mountain