Meeting Mr. B
What a thrill it was to attend the great Mario Buatta’s lecture at the Philadelphia Design center in November! Without a doubt this man is the king of decorating, (he modestly denies this.) From Barbara Walters to Mariah Carey and Billy Joel, his rooms are colorful...
Simple Tips for Holiday Style Video
Happy Holidays J-Listers! I’m very excited to announce the premiere of my first video production for the J List! We had a lot of fun shooting this, and hope you enjoy these quick and stylish tips for making your home more festive this Christmas season! In this short...
Design Center Day
Last week's visit to the Market Place in Philadelphia. All the latest in fabrics and furnishings for the "design-minded" folk! Classic fabrics with a new spin! Always love this showroom! Scalamandre’s latest take on their classic “Edwin’s Covey” fabric. I’m really in...
“Feeling Corny” How To Make Indian Corn Fabulous!
Indian corn…the classic autumn door décor. Here’s a technique to make your corn really pop! The wimpy “standard issue” bunch available at all farmer’s markets. Autumn is all about “abundance”, I always buy a dozen ears of corn and arrange in alternating colors for the...
In Praise of Painted Furniture
The wonderful design on this chest is the perfect blend of classic and modern. I found this pagoda lantern at Home Goods and had it painted and glazed in a soft white. A pair of them ended up at a friend’s beautiful home in Palm Beach! I found this old bamboo table at...