In the 70's edgy designers used black as a background and it was shocking - and, oh, so chic. Vincente Wolf, Scott Bromley, Billy Baldwin, Michael Taylor and even David Hicks used black as a powerful and defining statement. The bright and feminine 'mid-century' colors are...
As voracious (and sometimes unconscious) collectors of stuff, (i.e. baby's first photos, your grandmother's cross-stitched handkerchief collection, or some beautiful antique botanical prints you've found at Marche' Puce) we want to do something with it! Here's one the creative way to use what you have, by creating...
Mirrors are one of the most misused, abused and overused items in the world of home decorating. They’re everywhere that they shouldn't be and nowhere they should be… How about those friggin’ “sunburst” mirrors…did u ever see anything go viral as much as they have? Talk about overdone…
We've just passed a recent resurgence of black and white floors. It’s always fun to see them done ‘well’ in beautiful marbles, limestone or ceramic. This is a pattern that’s been used for four millennia; it’s not going to go away…ever. Personally, I think its classic and works with all decors, modern through traditional...
I’ve always assumed that door and household hardware isn’t on most people’s radar when looking at a house. Therefore, I’m always surprised when someone notices the hardware… I think hardware is a wonderful, ‘not-out-of-reach’ luxury...
The first impression is always the lasting impression (with everything, remember that...) Making your home pretty from the street or driveway is important! It's that whole "first impression" thing... How else will all those bypassing "D-List-ers" whom you'll never let inside know how fabulously well you live otherwise?...
Wall Brackets -their origins date to ancient Roman times. Temples and bibliotec's used them to hold oil lamps and incense burners. The next major reprise was in the Victorian era of the 1840's as they needed ways to pile even more hideous junk into each room; heavily carved oak ones, or gilded ones piled high with busts, ferns and taxidermy. Where, when, and how to use them...
Personalized items are so lovely and totally give a home a shot of serious GLAM!It also says "It's been made for me, it's not off the shelf" beotch... Not only monograms but signage and other personalized items make your home more special...
The terms "rugs" and "carpets" are now often interchangeable. This missive isn't about what I think is in or out or in good taste, even though I could fill this blog about heinous Chinese-made floor coverings marketed by retailers described as "Designer Rugs"...
I thought I'd share with you some household cleaning solutions I've found. No, I have NOT proven all of these...but many I have. (I have this laminated and taped inside my kitchen cabinet) You'd think I was getting a kickback...but I aint... Just sharing my brilliant, mind-blowing, super-sensational discoveries with you people...
Around the mid 90's the New York Times had an article on the ancient Chinese art of "Feng Shui" and how it could make you rich, find you romance and live a harmonious life... not me, I was all like 无法实现 that. But of course, every capitalist jumped on that bandwagon...
I want to share with you some simple remedies for taking care of small issues around the house. Many of these are old-fashioned tried-and-true fix-it's. I have not tried some of the chemical remedy's so I can't vouch for their effectiveness or be responsible for mishaps. These are only suggestions...
