• Thanksgiving and the beauty of home

     Like so many, I love Thanksgiving.  So many wonderful things come together — decorating, family, food! — on one glorious, indulgent day.  I’ve designed quite a few dining rooms for clients throughout the years and it’s always exciting to see these spaces come to life on Thanksgiving.  Décor isn’t the reason for the season, but sharing beauty and joy with loved ones is. Eclectic, tailored and dramatic is just the right vibe in a dining room.      For me, design is about expression.  The dining spaces below are in Maryland, DC, New York and Arizona respectively.  Each is a signature of a particular home, lifestyle and client.          Details are a key part of the…

  • 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. …