Talented designers who can design beautiful rooms with a broad aesthetic range often create design books that make a gamut of readers happy, regardless of their own personal style. Such is the case with Markham Robert\'s second book, My copy was...

Until last week, there wasn\'t one bit of wall covering in my home.  That all changed when PHOTOWALL of Sweden gifted me with a wallpaper or wall mural of my choosing.  I decided the master bedroom was the place to bring in some pattern and...

 is out and if you loved his first book, you\'ll love this one even more ?!  Ever since I received my copy compliments of Vendome Press, I\'ve been pouring through it every few days.  Divided in to three sections, Town, Summer and The...

If you\'re in the DC area, there\'s an amazing charity event taking place May 16th - a cocktail fundraiser for Room to Rebloom! They do amazing work creating healing environments for survivors of domestic violence. Each year, "Rebloom on the...

I first blogged about Isabel López-Quesada back in 2012 so I was very excited when Vendome Press offered me a chance to review her first book,  .  The book details her Madrid and French homes  and is complete with vivid photography by Miguel...

It\'s been so long I almost couldn\'t remember my blog password but I just had to share this kitchen by DC based Ally Banks Interiors. Maybe you\'ve seen it"  I just came across it and my first thought was "this kitchen wins the...

The promo I received from The Vendome Press about  couldn\'t be more accurate - it\'s "the visual equivalent of an island getaway."  And, there\'s a lot of getting-away in this book with 25 featured projects over 287 pages!  For each...

This is old news but like many bloggers, I  fell off with posting as the blogging landscape changed and Instagram became the new "it" place to get a design fix.  (I\'m finally on Instagram here). A while back I mentioned we bought a...

I\'ve always admired wall murals but never took the plunge. That all changed when PHOTOWALL of Sweden gifted me with a mural.  No excuses now!  While I was indecisive about where to hang one in my house, I knew exactly where I wanted it to go in...

Valerieanne of DC just posted on Instagram about their new service and I had to break my 2+ month lapse in blogging to share.   They\'re now offering a  Turndown Service - what a smart idea!  They have drop-dead gorgeous bedding and with an in...

A few weeks ago I posted about the gardens of The Duke Mansion in Charlotte. Now here are some pics of the public rooms. It really was a treat to stay there!  A delicious buffet breakfast was served in this stately dining room which was updated...

Velvet pumpkins have been around for a while  and I have to say I was never much of a fan until I saw these displays at the Omni Bedford Springs Resort (great place for a get-away, by the way). Loved the mix of jewel colors and the styling with...

A last minute change in our travel plans from viewing the eclipse in totality in Charleston to Newberry SC (Charleston was forecasted to be cloudy) had us staying in Charlotte NC the night before and we couldn\'t have been luckier.  Somehow there...

Does this house look familiar"  The picture below gives it away - it\'s the 1810 Saltbox in Sag Harbor that was originally renovated under the direction of Steven Gambrel.  The new owner has changed the decor and has offered it for rent at...

This cozy hideaway is by London designer Veere Greeney via his instagram.  Perfection.

I have fallen off the blogging wagon but when something really catches my eye I\'ll post it right away. This stunning work is by Anna Burke. I\'ll be back in a few days posting about a great book you should have for beach reading this summer!

WOW - a stunning show house room by Raleigh designer Ann Wagoner for the DCF Builders\' Designer Showhouse.  Fresh, pretty, and stylish - absolutely love ! These images via her fabulous Instagram account.  For more of her gorgeous work, head...

 My favorite wallpaper -  Sandberg Raphael - transformed this bathroom by Betsey Nixon Hazard of Shaun Smith Home at the Southern Style Now show house in 2016.  Who needs a gut job and pricey stone when you have this gorgeous wallpaper to steal...

Craving intelligence and beauty - found it in these sophisticated rooms by Betsy Brown, via Introspective magazine (photography by Peter Vitale).   Hope this finds you well in the new year. xo

Haute Fabrics is having a sale.  Roxene tells me their new location is brimming with trims, custom pillows and high end fabrics.   For loyal customers-in-the-know, starting Monday 12/19 every fabric in the main warehouse will be $18 a yard....

Colman Riddell has been working her interior design magic for years in DC - which makes me wonder how is it that I\'ve just come across her work.  Love the simplicity, the richness and the restrained flair.  And, if you\'re like me and crazy...

Gorgeous detailing - interesting, cohesive and so chic.  Love how the cut in the marble backsplash mirrors the detailing in the stand.    Design by the very talented Amy Berry.