Monday is the perfect day to be moody, without feeling too dark.  When I was browsing the latest issue of Elle Decor, I stopped upon a home that was perfect for a Monday- full of dramatic lines and bold palates. This rich London townhouse decorated by Nicholas Haslam Ltd. for  Rena Abboud and her husband uses

Years ago, one of my best friends from college told me about her now sister in-law’s blog, The Belclaire House. From my first visit, I was hooked. Jennifer showcases classic rooms, traditionally chic design, and manages to tie it all together with an incredible wit and personable approach. I am the first to admit that

If you are a frequent reader of The Potted Boxwood, then you are most likely familiar with the name of one of my favorite lamp makers, Christopher Spitzmiller. While there are many things I have to research when I post a picture, I never have to look twice once spotting a Spitzmiller lamp in a

Subway tile is one of those current buzzwords in decorating, but yet it has always been a classic choice in bathroom design for generations. It is uncomplicated, clean, and universally appealing. When people go overboard in their pattern or color choice, then- like all tile- it becomes problamatic. I am a big proponent of subway

In honor of the impending arrival of Markham Robert’s new coffee table book The Way I See It , I wanted to share one of my favorite projects by Markham Robert that has been featured in House Beautiful. Markham’s style is classically chic and timeless in every aspect of his decor. This Nashville home is beautifully inviting, flawlessly

It is an arguable discussion if shutters are an absolute necessity for a home. On one hand, there are plenty of homes that don’t need the addition of shutters to make them look complete. On the other hand, there is something to be said about a home with glossy black, a strong hunter green, or soft blue

Have you ever noticed how when a child is given a choice between reading a chapter book and a picture book, the picture book is usually the more appealing option. Who doesn’t like glossy pages of pictures on a subject you love?! I think adults are the same way. The only difference between children and adults is

My Grandmother (whom I call Gegan) once told me the greatest insult I could give her would be to put mums on her grave. I was in elementary school when she professed this wish and have always kept it in the back of my mind. What is so bad about mums? It is funny how

There is no question that John Robshaw is an artist. Instead of a canvas as his backdrop, he uses fine quality sheets, pillows, and loungewear to display his superb art of pattern and print. Robshaw travels the globe to produce high quality textiles that are unique to his name, with distinctive colors and methods of

There are some designer names that stand out, and others that are less familiar. Garrow Kedigan may not be a name that is instantly recognizable, but his work will make a name for itself. Kedigan’s cunning ability to incorporate texture (this week’s Potted Boxwood Buzzword) and traditional lines is unparalleled. If my great-grandmother was still