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Color Course
Golf courses are admired for their perfectly manicured landscapes of idyllic rolling hills and the pesky trees, sand traps, and fescue that add a level of complexity to its game. But players and...
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Summer Quiet
We all need a moment of quiet. I know I do. Sometimes that means time alone with my newest read in my favorite nook and other times it might be an early morning run in my neighborhood. The same is...
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English Arm Sofa
There are so many occasions when moments in interiors parallel moments in fashion. Think about denim, for instance. You might have a pair that’s dark and dressy and you may have a pair with trendy...
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The Newness of Nostalgia
There’s a distinct return to all things pretty and subtly delicate on the style circuit, and I must admit, it is joyful. For years, design brought us a look that was plenty sophisticated with clean...
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Statement Patterns
Some parts of the design process are easier than others. I am drawn to textiles that command attention. So for me, making a statement comes naturally. As I look back at my last 20 years as a...
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Work to Style
If you were my friend throughout my schoolgirl days, you may remember my love of desk accessories and school supplies. My affinity continues. Like most kids, I too, found excitement at the start of...
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Bookshelf Style
When it comes to design, I always try to think outside of the box. And when it comes to bookcases, I, therefore, think outside of the books. I see bookcases as an opportunity. Not only do I use them...
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Celebrate Birthdays
I love a reason to celebrate, and my birthday falls in June, which is usually a month of perfect summer weather that’s neither too hot nor too humid. This year, with the pandemic not quite over, our...
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The Art of Personalization
In design, everything is personal. When I begin work on a project, it’s only after several discussions with our client about how they live, their lifestyle, and their family that I begin the design...
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Game Changers
I love to play parlor games. When I was growing up, we had backgammon, cards, and other games around the house to play with family and friends. Now, my friends and I have been known to sit for hours...
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My Personal Style
I’ll be the first to admit that a little bit of trend sneaks its way into my closet each season. As a person who is inspired by the world of design, be it for home or fashion, I am always drawn to...
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Autumnal Elegance
There are so many reasons to love summer and I would not complain if it were actually endless. Yet, by late August, when the humidity is unbearable and it’s 98 degrees outside, again, I start to...
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Beauty and the Bar
Whether visiting a chic restaurant or enjoying a relaxing night at home, a libation at a bar should be personal. Everyone has a drink of choice. Mine is an Aperol Spritz in the summer and a dirty...
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Chinoiserie
We have the Europeans to thank for envisioning everything beautiful when they developed the motif known in the decorative world as chinoiserie. It officially made its mark in the 17th century but...
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The Scheme that Scores
We are well into the golden month of September and weekend activities have shifted as we move firmly into the fall season. Along with the change in seasons comes an adjustment in palette as well....
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Design Books
I get a little bit excited about something in each room of our house, whether it’s the kitchen where we come together and recreate some of the wonderful flavors that we have tasted at our favorite...
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Design Motifs
When designing projects and working with clients I consciously ensure that their personalities, wishes, and needs are acknowledged in the spaces I am creating for them. However, after 20 years of...
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Travel by Design
When dreaming about far-off places, I used to think in terms of destination landmarks that were ingrained in my mind’s eye. Think of the classic list of European showstoppers such as The Eiffel...
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A Toast to Toasty
Nature’s alarm clock trumpets the arrival of the new season with the crunch of fallen leaves that erupts as our dogs run through the yard. It’s officially fall, autumn, sweater weather, whatever you...
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Clearly Classic
Call it what you want—coffee table or cocktail table—the name brings a smile to my face. After all, it’s only when gatherings are scheduled that this surface sees a coffee cup/saucer duo or a...
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