In honor of Mardi Gras, take a look at some stunning examples of classic New Orleans architecture. According to about.com, during the early 1700s, French colonists settled in the Mississippi Valley, especially in Louisiana. They learned building practices from the Caribbean and the West Indies to design practical dwellings for a territory prone to flooding. One example […]
More people work from home these days. And we continue to notice a few “home office” trends that we adore. While each office is different, some elements remain constant. 1) Great lighting — and multiple sources of it. Photo from Houzz 2) Excellent use of vertical space for shelving and storage. 3) Desk placement in front of a bookcase […]
Happy Presidents Day! In honor of our past, present and future Presidents, our blog post is about the Campaign Desk. Not campaign as in elections or politics. Campaign Desk…as in furniture. According to wikipedia “a campaign desk is an antique desk of normal size which was used by officers and their staffs in rear areas during a military campaign. The campaign […]
We recently posted design tips (from a few of our favorite decorating resources) on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest. In case you missed them, here is a quick review…plus a few extra photos for added inspiration. Tip#1: Establish an entryway with a chest and a chair placed near the door. (Domino: The Book of Decorating. Photos from Pinterest.) Tip#2: Use a barn […]
(www.trinaturk.com) “Trina Turk considers herself lucky on two counts. First because she knew at a fairly young age what she wanted to do when she grew up – to design clothing professionally and second, because she is succeeding at doing it and has successfully evolved what began as a women’s contemporary clothing line into a mini lifestyle brand. Born […]
Moss is back. And we are not referring to Kate. According to gardendesign.com, moss was “a fad in the late 19th century, when newly discovered plants were being carried across the globe, and Victorian gardeners and armchair horticulturalists enjoyed domestic dalliances by cultivating mosses in terrariums and mosseries. When the craze abated, though, mosses were more […]
Remember Barbie? She is an architect now. One of my favorite toys in the late 70’s and early 80’s was, of course, Barbie. Fast forward thirty years to 2011. Barbie is a professional architect and designs eco-friendly and modern homes. Recently, The American Institute of Architects announced the winner of its Barbie Dream House competition: a four-story, eco-friendly […]
Make some delicious cupcakes for your Valentine! This recipe is provided by Mrs. W. Braxton Schell. (The Junior League of Tampa’s The Gasparilla Cookbook 50th Anniversary Edition.) Chocolate Refrigerator Cupcakes 1 stick butter 1 1/2 1-ounce squares bitter chocolate 1 cup sugar 2/3 cup unsifted flour 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 eggs, well beaten 1 cup coarsely chopped […]
Carlo Scarpa was a genius Italian architect as well as glass and furniture designer. According to Wikipedia, “Scarpa was born in Venice and attended the Academy of Fine Arts where he focused on architectural studies. Graduated from the Accademia in Venice, with the title of Professor of Architecture, he apprenticed with the architect Francesco Rinaldo. Scarpa married Rinaldo’s niece, […]
We keep hearing that yellow is the new neutral. A click flip through JCrew’s website, one of our favorite fashion venues, and you will see a fair amount of this sunny hue. A tweed skirt, snakeskin sling backs, roller suitcase, flower headband, shorts, wool capri pants and sunglasses are a few examples of JCrew’s new neutral, yellow. Add […]