Tuesday, January 25, 2011

SILENTLY SHUTTERED

There is just something about a shuttered window or door that is so romantic to me! I fell in love with the whole concept years ago (and I mean years) in Greece, and the practical applications are so wonderful I'm amazed it does not get implemented more often. Talk about a black out shade! No light, no noise, no cold, no heat - why don't we do this more often? This summer, while in St. Barts - we weathered the wrath of Earl. Completely shut in behind the three inch think storm shutters - black as night and quieting the deafening wind, I felt safe and secure through the storm. So nighty night - sleep tight.


Olivier Dain, Kathy Adam and Lesley Batchelor


Barbara & Rene Stoeltie


Barbara & Rene Stoeltie


Barbara & Rene Stoeltie


Carolina Herrera Jr. - Vogue Living


Barbara & Rene Stoeltie


Robin Hambro


Nancy Braithwaite


Bobby McAlpine


Bobby McAlpine


Massimo Lippi


John Stefanidis


John Stefanidis


John Stefanidis


John Stefanidis


Hugh Newell Jacobsen


Frederic Mechiche


Bunny Williams


Bobby McAlpine


Bobby McAlpine


Bobby McAlpine


Bobby McAlpine

FABULOUS FURS

Animal hides are amazing, versatile, exciting and glamorous but additionally act as a neutral in an interior. Classic and timeless, they add sophistication to any room when utilized properly, preferably as accents. They make a dramatic statement particularly when used in clean, uncluttered spaces. Texturally stunning, hides patina over time only becoming more tactile with wear and tear.

So whether it be the real deal or a fabulous faux fabric (which really is the better choice)….go a little wild!!


Trevor Traina


Suzanne Kasler


Sarah Medford


Mary McDonald


Suzanne Kasler


Mary McDonald


Mary McDonald


Mary McDonald


Julie V. Lovine


David Hicks


Chez Rochas


Bunny Williams

Friday, January 21, 2011

SEEING RED

It's amazing what a little red can do for a room. What a warm, rich, saturated color! It's a fabulous color anytime, but particularly during a frigid winter's day. Red wine, red roses, red lipstick, red velvet....there is nothing else like it to add some comfort to one's life. Always sumptuous in any application, a little goes a long way!



Jean Bond Rafferty


Anthony Gardner


Anthony Gardner


Victoria Hagan


Victoria Hagan


Mary McDonald


Mary McDonald


Mary McDonald


Mary McDonald


Mary McDonald


Mary McDonald


Nan Kempner


Susanna Moore


Carolyne Roehm


Susanna Moore


Susanna Moore


David Hicks


David Hicks


Antoine Bootz


Orlando Diaz-Azcuy


Orlando Diaz-Azcuy


Bunny Williams


Mary McDonald


Mary McDonald