Bold room color is the decorating equivalent to strong coffee. Some like espresso. Others don’t. Earlier this week I attended the launch of a new home décor product line. As I stood before one of the room vignettes admiring an intense color I hadn’t seen for many years, the rep muttered “I like it too [...]
Archive | September, 2010
Ulster County Stone Houses
Stone houses are daily reminders of the long and rich history of small New York towns School children are taught that New York City was originally New Amsterdam, settled by Dutch immigrants. A lesser-known story is of a small group of French Hugenots who, in May 1677, purchased land in Ulster County (today just two [...]
Celebrity Kitchens
Test your celeb smarts right here! Think you can score 100, matching up a celeb with her kitchen? Have some fun — test yourself! The owners of these kitchens (alphabetically) are: Glenn Close, Ina Garten, Diane Keaton and Giada De Laurentiis. Answers appear at the bottom (no fair peeking). A wall of trees helps to [...]
Modern Modular Carpet Tiles
Create custom designs in any size or shape with these eco-friendly rug alternatives An additional dog and one husband later, our youngest daughter is in the market for a living room rug that will stand up to the herd. The current 8×10 jute will be moved to the dining room and replaced with a sturdier [...]
Metallic Decor
Metal finishes will stand the test of time on furniture and accessories Crows have the right idea when it comes to shiny objects – they are alluring! A few well-placed lustrous items enrich our nests. Originally created as an alternative to the more expensive sterling silver, reproduction mercury glass recreates the well-worn look and can [...]
