Finally! Sunny days are officially here and I bet you’re looking at your deck that’s been beaten up this past winter thinking perhaps it’s time to update or replace. Many others are in the same boat so get in line early or you will not see it complete this summer. Before you [...]
Powder rooms are one of those projects that you can have fun with. It’s a very utilitarian room so I always like to jazz it up and make it more than just a sink & toilet. This is a room for your guests so it’s a great place to make a statement about you & [...]
I have always admired Barbara Barry’s work & yesterday made my first order for one of her carpets for Tufenkian! Very exciting. It’s a beautiful piece that the client is absolutely in love with.
Ms. Barry is well-known in the design community…she’s a bit of a celebrity actually. Her collaboration with Tufenkian began in the mid-1990s. [...]
I promised to post some pictures of Ebony and here they are:
We just welcomed a new (feline) member into our home. Her name is Ebony and she is the most beautiful little lady. We’ve only had her for 2 days and already I had a couple of scares. One: she ate a teaser tail toy (or at least I believe she did). I accidentally left it [...]
We’ve covered concrete countertops and now glass! ThinkGlass countertops are sustainable. They are 100% fully recyclable. No sealants or harsh chemicals are used to produce them. There are no emissions released and no negative impact on air quality. They are radon free (compared to granite) and safe for use as a food preparation surface (Certified [...]
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I introduced you to Elias Wakan’s work back in February (”Conversational Piece”). Elias was kind enough to invite me to his open house to view some of his new work and I’m extending the invitation to you (with his permission of course). If you are able to make your way over to Gabriola (from Vancouver: [...]
Once in a while I find myself surprised by amazing talent but rarely do I find myself blown away. Just yesterday, I was blown away. It was the combination of talent and creativity that did it. I don’t want to say too much because the work speak for themself as you will see…Straight Line Designs [...]
New York City–based couple Robert & Cortney Novogratz have been renovating & designing unique & hip homes for families for over ten years. Describing their signature style as a sophisticated but bohemian mix of high & low, new & old, they offer their realistic advice on how to create original, warm interiors with ease. One [...]