A new style point-of-view may be emerging out of the recession crucible, one that merges our longing for fresh new beginnings with a sense of — well, common sense. Most of us don’t live fantasy lives, after all, and we seem to be letting go of the need to pretend that we do. We can [ read more… ]
It was almost to the point where fashion and I were parting company. It had been a long time since I had gone shopping and found anything I was inspired to buy. Everything seemed too frivolous and flimsy or too dowdy and tired. But then I leafed through the pages of some magazines and felt [ read more… ]
The basil is all gone after the weekend freeze. Tomato vines are brown and shriveled. But the purple cabbage is content in the cold air. It’s a color that appears only sparingly, but when it does we take notice. Are you a person who could find a place for this color in your interiors? It [ read more… ]
Click on the photo to see the fabric details. The top three swatches are from Robert Allen and the background fabrics are from Baker.
Bring on the ripe tomatoes! Is there anything better right now — whether you grow your own or find them at a farmer’s market. Savor this colorful garden inspiration on a sofa, a wall or a lampshade.
The month of August is speeding by. With vacations and summer laziness this has not been a very active blog. I made an excursion to Taliesin, in Wisconsin, and visited the summer school of architect Frank Lloyd Wright — loved it and every stunning view of the green Wisconsin countryside. Interesting factoid: the family room [ read more… ]
In your search for the right sofa fabric you have to ask yourself how and where it will be used. Who will be sitting (or napping) on it — the whole family, the book club, the dog? This all speaks to your lifestyle and what best suits your particular needs.
Put a wonderfully expressive color on a traditional chair. This one was shown in House Beautiful.
Summertime brings lightness — light clothing, light colors and light attitudes. These are my picks for the most delectable fabrics with fluttering things. They are from Robert Allen. Click on the photo to take a closer look.
