Take these steps to avoid stains after accidents The two darlings pictured above were my house guests this past week. I was watching them while their owners were out of town. Sparky on the left and the little ball of energy, Tolstoy, on the right kept me entertained with their antics and showered me with [...]
Archive | April, 2009
Art of the Drapery
Fabrics are used to soften these monochromatic spaces Some designers have a knack for creating interesting and beautifully crafted window treatments that add ideas to a room. Then there are rare occasions when fabrics take on a life of their own as interior art forms. For me, this Long Island house by Jose Solis Betancourt, [...]
New York Penthouse Kitchen
An antique table and chairs add a touch of country to a stunning city kitchen Walls of windows on three sides of a New York City penthouse kitchen provide glorious north, east and south views and light — effectively turning it into a functional greenhouse. While this stunning architectural feature makes the kitchen totally unique, [...]
Kitchen Rugs
Wool and camel hair rugs stand up to use in the kitchen The term kitchen rug usually conjures up images of the inexpensive machine made variety sporting a kitchen related motif. But ask any rug collector if they have a fine hand knotted Oriental carpet in their kitchen and they may appear puzzled by the [...]
Upcycled Rugs
A variety of remnants are given a new life underfoot Ever wonder what happens to the scraps of fabric leftover from garment making? If you’re like me, you probably haven’t. My first introduction to upcycling fabric waste came when I started selling rug pads made in part from new clothing remnants. Each time I receive [...]
