You are here: Home > 2011 > March
Archive | March, 2011
european rough linen bedding sheets by Tricia Rose

Luxury European Linens

by on March 30, 2011 in Allison Shops

Traditionally woven linens inspired by vintage textiles. English-born Tricia Rose is often found working on the deck of her California home, which has a water view.  It’s there she creates beautiful hand-sewn European linen bedding, pillow slips, table linens and curtains.  The blue and white wide striped St. Barts panels are a light and airy [...]

Read full story • Comments { 1 }
Pottery Barn garden seats

Garden Seat Treasury

by on March 30, 2011 in Accessories

Chinese-style garden seats can be used singly or in pairs and come in many designs. My search for a special garden seat began after I saw an old Chinese pair at an auction preview. Those sparked  my initial interest and then I began noticing how the seats were placed in rooms  — indoors and out. [...]

Read full story • Comments { 6 }
blue and white Lascaux Portuguese tile bath by Joe Nye

Blue and White Portuguese Tile Bath

by on March 28, 2011 in Eclectic Bath

While the tile remains the focus in this master bath retreat, other elements help create the mood. Interior designer Joe Nye based this master bath design on the lavish use of hand-painted Portuguese tiles.  The wainscoting consists of glazed tile from Lascaux, aptly named Blue Flower, with a solid blue border added top and bottom.  [...]

Read full story • Comments { 4 }
Maison Jansen nickel, brass and glass Roman style coffee table

Five Great Coffee Tables

by on March 27, 2011 in Home Decor

Time-tested 20th century furniture icons work with any living room style Some believe in decorating “rules.” I believe in designer’s wisdom — according to moi. So here’s my “smoiart” observation # 16: a classic 20th century coffee table is the best and least-limiting choice for a living room because it has withstood the critical test [...]

Read full story • Comments { 3 }
French provincial banquette that extends above the window level

Informal Banquettes

by on March 25, 2011 in Home Decor

Built-in seating is back as a way to make a kitchen cozier or deal with an informal dining corner. Whether you call it a banquette or a booth, built-in table seating has returned as a popular way to maximize space in kitchen corners, breakfast areas, or small dining rooms. No matter what the style of [...]

Read full story • Comments { 11 }
Older Entries »