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Is a Beautiful Home only for the Wealthy?
Leafing through House Beautiful, Veranda, Traditional Home, Elle Decor, and other shelter magazines is a feast for the eyes. Room after room more beautiful than the last, stunning architecture, fabulous finishes, and all furnished with gorgeous furniture, rugs, and original art. The April 2010 issue of House Beautiful features a home steeped in romance and history, the kind […]
The Inaugural Blog
Writing a blog/website is not unlike having a baby. You start out with the fun part, conceiving the idea. Then it’s down to work, creating the bones of the blog, fleshing it out with words and photos, until finally it’s ready to be born. And the process is not without its tears and gnashing of […]
Tailored Linen
This is the living room of a couple who have lived all over the U.S. and Europe. My client has many lovely antiques and pieces she’s collected from her sojourns. Even though her living room is well furnished, she appreciated how custom window treatments would finish the room and make it more inviting. The architects […]
Soft Silk & Snazzy Sheers
Coming from a home in the Midwest, this professional couple loved the giant size windows often found in Florida homes. These large pocketing sliding glass doors frame a lovely view of their swimming pool and back yard. At night however, all that black glass created a fish bowl effect. In addition, uncovered glass causes a […]
Tween Room
This room was originally painted blue, and the lack of natural light made it feel dark and chilly. The 10 year old girl who lives here said it made her feel blah. She wanted a room that she’d feel happy in, and she wanted it to be wildly colorful. We talked about her favorite colors […]
