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

Whenever I walk into a room and it feels incomplete, chances are it is one of two things. A- a lack of furniture/art, or B- a lack of texture. More often than not, it is the latter. Texture is such a crucial element in the design of every room. It is also easy to forget

While preparing Wednesday’s post I immediately fell in love with the hallway entrance of the Palm Beach home of Harry and Laura Slatkin. If their names don’t initially sound familiar, let me say that they are responsible for one of the most remarkable home fragrance lines ever created, NEST. I am in fact getting ready

When I was in Aspen in late July, I met a woman named Julie Lieberman. We instantly began discussing design, and I soon discovered that she and her business partner, Caryn Jacobs, were just about to launch a line of luxury home accessories. ROX by CJ Designs is their brand which carries top-of-the-line acrylic boxes, risers,

When I was in search of the perfect unit in my high-rise, I had one requirement. I did not want to open the door and walk straight into a kitchen. I am a firm believer in the power of an entrance and the importance of a hallway. In fact, it can easily be said that

Some people have different versions of “ultimate” luxury, especially when it comes to designing a home. I would imagine a man would think an incredibly large five-car garage would be appealing. Kids may think that having a game room and pool slides would be the ideal wow-factor for a home. Most women dream of a

As you all know, I am not one to share too many details of my personal life on the blog, just my personal design style. However, today I want to end the week on a personal note. There is a dear family friend who is faced with creating a bathroom that is wheelchair accessible. It