Snapshots from Caneel Bay, St John
March 31, 2012
How was my vacation in Caneel Bay? Spectacular, thank you… but first, the photos:
My family has been going to Caneel for years. There’s a magical quality to the place – which I often describe as “camp for adults.” Its all about the beaches (seven total) and with 160 rooms …
Best of the Blog: My Favorite Posts
March 26, 2012
When I sat down last year to write my first blog post, I was certain my thoughts would disappear into the ether. So I’m amazed to be here 100 posts later, feeling very grateful for the many people who’ve read, shared, “pinned,” encouraged and inspired my design musings.
Looking …
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Letter-Perfect: Monograms in Home Design
March 14, 2012
It’s always interesting to see classic design elements given new life in a modern way. Cool and clean-lined monograms, for instance, fit easily in to the modern traditional style I love, and offer a gracious, personal touch.
Below are some examples of how I’ve woven the monogram into my interiors, …
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Cool Classic: Vintage-Style Bicycles
March 10, 2012
We’ve been treated to an early Spring here in Connecticut so I thought I’d devote some space to one of my favorite warm-weather designs: the vintage bicycle. Not the high-performance, weekend warrior machines, but the classic, curved lines-and-a-basket variety that looks effortlessly chic from the streets of Rome to the …
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Pioneers in Design: Schiaparelli and Prada
March 6, 2012
On my Must list for Spring: the upcoming Costume Institute show at The Met, which will center on two pioneers in fashion design: Elsa Schiaparelli and Miuccia Prada.
The exhibition, “Schiaparelli and Prada: Impossible Conversations,” is based on a Vanity Fair series from the 30s that depicted imagined discussions between …
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For as long as I can remember, I’ve been fascinated by design and the subtle impact of our surroundings. Some of my earliest influences still resonate – I think of the dark woods and textured lodens of my father’s shooting club, the smell of fresh paint on a new canvas, and the bold symmetry of the Philip Johnson Glass house just down the street.
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