• House Dressing

    I love Thanksgiving.  It's a time for entertaining, celebrating and opening our homes to family and friends. We all want our interiors to be at their best during the holidays.  For me it's about creating an environment that is beautiful, relaxed and welcoming for guests – whether it's in my own home or one of my client's.  Below are my iphone shots from a Huntley & Co. photoshoot this past Friday in Virginia.  I am in love with  these images right now; they convey everything I love about decorating and setting a scene.  Often the best way to find ideas for your own space is to look at the examples of others. …

  • Tip deLuxe

    DIVERSIFY YOUR HUE It's a common pitfall.  You want a blue (or green or yellow or red) room and you think the answer is paint.   But alas, a room is not built on paint alone.  A room with one color is like a song with one note – flat.  It takes layers of colors, textures, fabrics and finishes to really make a room "sing".  The dining room below from Bunny Williams is a beautiful example.  The star of this room is a dramatic cerulean blue, but it's the supporting shades of green, yellow, gold and cream that make it pop.  Moreover, the designer chose checked slipcovers, a large 18th…