June 18, 2015

“Thank you, Dad”

Recently, I finished reading the book, “The Art Forger” by Barbara A. Shapiro, and the memories it stirred up have been both a surprise and a gift.  The story centers on the heist of millions of dollars of artwork, including an important Degas painting, from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum,  in Boston in March of 1990.

My father, who was an artist, took me to this fabulous museum when I was eight years old.  It is a gorgeous Italian-inspired villa with lush gardens and grand piazzas; it was the most beautiful place I had ever seen.  Little did I know that it would turn out to be an experience that influenced my future.  It inspired my yearning to travel and study abroad, and my life-long love of art and design.

June 4, 2015

Beds We Love

When you are ready to give your bedroom a new look, finding the right bed can be a good starting point.  From traditional four poster beds to fully upholstered contemporary platform beds, the style of your bed sets the tone for the design scheme.

You will also have a choice of finishes that includes stained wood, painted wood, fabric upholstery and combinations of wood and fabric.  Nailheads, raffia or the perfect artisan finish can also change the look.

Here are a few beds that we’ve used on recent projects as starting points for the design of the room.

This blog was originally posted on October 17, 2013.

March 26, 2015

Finding the Perfect Stone For Your Kitchen or Bath

I had a fun day in Charlotte on Tuesday going to make stone countertop selections with a client.  When it comes to choosing a countertop, the conversation is always about whether to use granite or marble.

For years, everyone thought they needed a granite.  But, with the improved sealers that are available now, marbles have increased in popularity and durability. There are so many more color options with the marbles that I always tend to like them better.  But, it’s hard to beat the look of clean, white Calcutta Gold…always a favorite!

Marbles…