Pillow Talk: Jardin du Roi
Versailles, only a short distance from the center of Paris, makes a wonderful day trip where one can spend hours exploring the palace and grounds. The site is among the most visited attractions in France and has become an icon of French heritage—a monument to the splendor of the Louis kings of the Ancien Régime. […]
Pillow Talk: Ancien Régime
Back in March, I debuted a small collection of cushion covers inspired by 18th-century France. You can see and purchase them by visiting my “Shop” page, which will direct you to my Etsy shop listings. Over the next few weeks, new blog posts will be devoted to telling the story of each of the pillow […]
Paint: A Primer
Ah, interior paint. Just thinking about it, can you feel your blood pressure rising? When it comes to interiors, paint is probably the one thing I find many home owners fret over the most. I’m not sure why, exactly. There seems to be an overwhelming fear of choosing the “wrong” color, and this can prevent […]
Retail Restraints
One of the great laments in the interior design community is the desire (or, more accurately, expectation) from clients to source furniture and decor from the retail sources that the clients are so familiar with. This is to be expected, of course. Buying furniture at retail is how most people furnish their homes. Whether […]
A Collection of Pieces
I remember once hearing of a young man who wanted to impress his girlfriend by designing the interiors of their shared apartment. As he put it, he spent many months of self-study teaching himself “interior design.” Once reasonably familiar enough to execute, he forked over his credit card at Design Within Reach and also meticulously […]
The Hunt: Shopping Estate Sales to Furnish Your Home
Who doesn’t love to go on the hunt for rare or unique finds? Any collector can attest that the thrill of finding a great piece at a great price is irresistible. However, seasoned collectors also recognize the amount of time and effort required to find pieces worth having, and the necessary expertise needed to […]