Sometimes, the absence of color can be just as dramatic and elegant, especially when mixed with texture, soft linens, bold black accents and interesting antiques and artwork.  This Connecticut weekend retreat, designed by Lisa Sherry is a fabulous example and it’s been in my inspiration folder since it first debuted in Lonny last year.  It…

I’m such a sucker for anything nautical, so I was especially excited to stumble upon this shingle-style Greek revival in Sag Harbor, recently featured on Domaine Home!  For me, there’s nothing more refreshing than when a home’s decor doesn’t take itself too seriously and between this beauty’s traditional bones and colorful furnishings, it’s such a…

Just like adding layers to your outfit as the weather gets cooler, I love adding layers of texture, pattern and cozy fabrics to your space as the seasons change. This home, designed by Jill Goldberg, is a great example, from heavier pinstriped curtain panels and a fabulous plaid sofa to warm brass accents and rich…

Part of the fun of hoarding old issues of design magazines is re-discovering a gem of a house tour you fell in love with when it first came out.  The Nantucket abode of Peter and Elizabeth Georgantas, owners of Boston-based PEG Properties, which was featured in Coastal Living a few years back, is one of…

What is it about Fall that makes me want to head for the hills and hole up in a little cottage in the mountains?  This elegant equestrian home in the foothills of the North Carolina mountains is anything but a “little cottage”, but for me, it’s the epitome of rustic, rugged sophistication.  The work of…