JAM

May 31, 2013

Interior designer Jeffrey Alan Marks and his partner Ross Cassidy were two of my favorites on Million Dollar Decorators – Jeffrey’s cockiness and self-confidence were hilarious, but every space he touched turned to gold, so rock on, JAM!  His style is equal parts classic California casual meets East Coast chic –  from a masculine Crossfit…

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thom filicia’s american beauty

September 12, 2012

I am anxiously awaiting the November release of interior designer Thom Filicia’s new book, American Beauty, which chronicles the transformation of his 1917 lake house in upstate New York.  I first got a glimpse of this lovely waterfront retreat in my beloved Domino a few years back and immediately fell in love, so an entire…

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another great book for framing

February 7, 2012

If you have read this blog for a while, you know I love framing pages from books (see here, here and here) and now I’ve got another one for you!  Last year, during a trip to the United Kingdom, I took a day trip down to Hay on Wye, a charming little town on the…

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coming soon to my bookshelf!

January 20, 2012

New York-based interior designer/architect Steven Gambrel is, by far, my favorite designer!  With a portfolio that runs the gamut from urbane uptown pads to chic country cottages and haute Hamptons hideaways, his style is classic with a modern twist, and every space he touches is polished, yet comfortable.  So, you can imagine my absolute delight…

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black botanicals

October 18, 2011

One of my favorite (and least expensive) ways to showcase art in your home is to frame pages from a book-it’s a great way to highlight beautiful paintings or photos without breaking the bank.  I framed a series of conchology photos in my entry and love the impact it makes right when you walk in…

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have you reserved your copy?

August 30, 2011

The fabulous Grace Bonney of Design Sponge is releasing a brand new book, Design Sponge at Home, next week and I am over the moon with excitement!  Her website has a ton of great DIY’s, home tours and craft ideas, so I can only imagine what she has in store for us with her latest…

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