When an old cedar-shingled saltbox was scheduled for demolition in the 1960s, the current owner's parents had it moved to their six-acre property in East Hampton where they use it as a guest house. Part of the home dates from 1716, and it has remained in the same family for more than five decades. In the late 1990s, architect Kathrine McCoy was commissioned to design a Georgian-style primary ... continue reading...
A Red, White, and Blue Summer Retreat
In celebration of the Fourth of July weekend, I am delighted to share this summer retreat designed by Brian Paquette. Located on Whidbey Island, the current owner was ready for an update to the home that has been in her family since the 1950s. Her only request: an abundance of ticking and a red, white, and blue palette reminiscent of her childhood retreat. Channeling his inner Sister Parish, ... continue reading...
Glamorous in Arkansas by Melissa Haynes
I'll always have a passion for glamorous interiors, and Arkansas-based interior designer, Melissa Haynes, is very glamorous indeed. Today we will tour two homes she designed... a newly built Georgian featured in Traditional Home and a 1930s Craftsman featured in At Home Arkansas. I am also including additional favorite images from her portfolio. First, let's begin with this newly constructed ... continue reading...
A Grandmillennial Home by Brockschmidt & Coleman
When a young family moved from an apartment in New York City to a 1930s Georgian in Greenwich, Connecticut, they commissioned designers Bill Brockschmidt and Courtney Coleman to create a "very traditional with no modern edge" home. "This couple value the history of the house and consider themselves stewards," Coleman told Better Homes & Gardens. "So we brought a sense of history to the ... continue reading...
Jane Ellsworth’s Exquisite Nantucket Home
Three years ago, I had the privilege of featuring a tour of designer Jane Ellsworth's beautiful Darien, Connecticut home... It is hands-down one of my all time favorites, and over the years Jane's Instagram account has become a daily source of inspiration. From decorating to gardening to floral arrangements, her taste is impeccable. Today, Jane is giving us a very special treat... an exclusive ... continue reading...
Gracie Dining Room Inspiration
We are slowly but surely making progress with our new home... I am so happy to be back in Dallas, even though we have not been able to see much of our friends and family due to COVID. We have been using the time to get our house in order, and next month one of my dreams is coming true... Gracie wallpaper in the dining room! It has been such a delight working with Jenn Gracie, who is the ... continue reading...
A Chic Farmhouse by Alexandra Rae
Designed by Alexandra Rae of Alexandra Rae Interior Design, this California new build exudes warmth and charm through layers of antique furnishings, period materials, vibrant colors, and details reminiscent of days past. "The homeowners wanted it to feel like an old farmstead that had been built over time," Rae told Cottages & Gardens. "We imagined it would have started with a small cottage ... continue reading...
In the Countryside with Gil Schafer
Nestled amongst 45 acres of beautiful woods and rolling meadows is Middlefield, the country home of the illustrious architect Gil Schafer. After years with no avail of house hunting in the Hudson Valley for a 19th century home to restore, Gil stumbled upon the perfect acreage for sale and decided to build his very own "new old" home, the style for which he is celebrated. Drawing from the Greek ... continue reading...
A Hamptons Classic by Phoebe and James Michael Howard
Today's home tour is an absolutely lovely shingle style in East Hampton set on over one acre. It was designed by James Michael Howard and his wife Phoebe Howard in 2008 to represent timeless and classic New England style. Several different textures of wood were used to create visual change, and ceilings were heightened to add space. The project was such a success that it won a Hamptons Cottage ... continue reading...