When I was growing up, a friend of mine kept photos and special mementos slipped neatly beneath a piece of glass atop her clothes dresser.   Being the ever curious person that I am, I was captivated at the little bits of her life so perfectly arranged under that glass.
I thought about that friend when I [...]

To my mind, having a lot of dishes in the house means I’m always ready for the holidays. And since I’m an out-of-sight-out-of-mind type, I love to have them easy to reach and on display.  I’m not much for closed cabinets, which always seem forbidding.
That makes me an old-fashioned dish-dresser person. Nothing shows off dishes [...]

Created in 1930 by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (1886-1969) the couch [above] is part of a collection which includes a lounge chair, stool and table. The pieces were named for the Barcelona Pavilion building van der Rohe designed for the 1929 International Exposition (World’s Fair)  in Barcelona, Spain.
The couch (which some call a daybed) [...]

Home decor has “gone to the dogs” — literally.  Over 77 million dogs and 93 million cats are part of U.S. households.  It’s no wonder designers routinely feature our furry companions in photos of their work.  (Photo via Sara Barnard Design).
If you have an indoor pet, chances are you have made a few decor decisions [...]

This has been such a hectic season it wouldn’t surprise me if many of us were a bit tardy in getting to our seasonal decorating tasks. While most people have their traditions – which often dictate where the tree and the gifts are put each year – I thought these alternative spots and strategies might [...]

Each year Royal Copenhagen puts on a dazzling display of theme-decorated tables adorned with their legendary china.  This year’s inspiration comes from the magical fairytale ballet classic, The Nutcracker.
Six actors and dancers from the Royal Danish Theatre have embellished a room and table based upon one of the many dances from this beloved Christmastime musical.
Chinese [...]

The spirit of Mexican and rustic California Mission architecture is embodied in this kitchen which combines vivid turquoise – declared the “color of the year” for 2010 – with the warm reddish browns of Mexico’s natural Saltillo tiles.
The centerpiece of the room by Chicago-area designer Jean Stoffer, who also provides the custom cabinets, is a [...]

Christmas green, white and pewter comprise the stunning color scheme in this lavishly tiled New York penthouse bath with a pair of doors opening onto a terrace overlooking Central Park. It’s hard to imagine a bathroom as movie-set-worthy.
But when would you say it was built?
The look is strictly early 20th Century Arts and Crafts, both [...]

A carved iron-gated driveway leads to the Betty Crocker Estate
The Betty Crocker Estate is for sale.  Yes, that Betty Crocker.  But how could that be?  We all thought she was a fictional person.

The Victorian Gothic Revival brick home is listed for $1,295,000.  It sits on 8 acres and features olive trees, ancient oaks and a [...]

This past week I’ve been organizing files on my computer.  The biggest project was sorting photos.  The task is completed (phew!) but in the end I discovered a few photos that, for one reason or another, never made it into an article.  Since they have no relation to one another, I came up with the [...]

Pine bough garlands are worked up with dried berries, pearl-and-amethyst batons, mercury-glass ornaments and satin bows by British designer William Yeoward. Ribbons and decor were purchased at the English passementerie house VV Rouleaux, which provides a handy online  how-to for two simple Christmas bows.

In the New York City townhouse of designer Charlotte Moss, floral guru [...]

I only do one post a week. How tough can it be, right?! Let me tell ya, sometimes it can be hard to find a website, an item or a subject I believe will grab the attention of our savvy readers.  Then I ran across Three Potato Four.  As I clicked through the unique merchandise, [...]