Archives: August 2014

7 bedroom design tips to note

7 bedroom design tips to note is part of a series of helpful decorating tricks and design tips that I’ve collected from various sources – including House Beautiful magazine – and organized them into themes. I’ve published tips for the kitchen … Continue reading →

bookshelf lamps to brighten a space

Bookshelf lamps are not something that comes to mind when people think of home essentials, but I beg to differ. Several of my clients are fortunate enough to have rooms dedicated to nothing more than books and reading, and that’s … Continue reading →

the cool mid century ceramics of harrison mcIntosh

Right now is a good time to be collecting mid century ceramics: auctions are filled with American studio pottery, and museums and galleries are hosting exhibitions. Finally people are starting to take notice of the incredible talent and creativity of … Continue reading →

great house museums: the cognacq-jay in paris

Loyal readers know that I’m addicted to house museums, so today I introduce you to the Cognacq-Jay House Museum in Paris. House museums are time capsules of wonderful paintings, furniture and decorative arts assembled by great collectors and presented in … Continue reading →