I thought we would have a bit of fun shopping this week. While the selections may not be up your decorating alley, you have to admit they are entertaining! The mesmerizing cutting board reminds me of the metal spinning tops we played with as children. The multi-colored glass is heat resistant, so it can also [...]

My breakfast room table sits unadorned. Since I don’t want my platinum TDO (Totally Decorating Obsessed) Card revoked for committing a decorating faux pas, let’s hit the keyboard for a bit of virtual shopping.  Pulling colors from my kitchen, featuring a F&B French Gray Island, I begin selecting tableware for our woodland home.  Arranging pictures [...]

If you are planning a trip to  New Orleans, take time to browse the quaint shop of Hazelnut New Orleans, located in the Magazine District. While exploring the eclectic blend of elegant home accessories, you may find yourself chatting with co-owners and Mad Men actor Bryan Batt or his partner, Tom Cianfichi.  Their boutique features [...]

Books and magazines are now available on audio and online, but in my opinion, nothing compares to holding printed versions.  The latest decorating magazine casualty, Southern Accents, was one of my favorites. I was told my scream could be heard for miles.  In hopes of keeping the presses of others rolling, I scoured the internet [...]

Decorating inspiration can come from a variety of sources; a favorite painting, a souvenir purchased on vacation or a well-worn quilt….but I never expected to find inspiration for this week’s design post in a bag of M&Ms.  The complementary candy colors of saturated orange and lime green are a sure way to raise energy levels [...]

Street chic shades from RE-SURFACE are handcrafted in Donna Brady’s Brooklyn, New York studio.  Inspired by the city’s deteriorating buildings and graffiti artists, photographic prints on transparency are transformed into dynamic shades. At 10″ tall, the petite A-List lamps with its ceramic base (above, $75) is the perfect size for adding light and pattern to [...]