Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and I have searched high and low to bring you a comprehensive gift guide for all of the special people in your life... including some treats for yourself! Men can be particularly tough to shop for, so I consulted with my husband for a few ideas as well. Happy shopping! FOR MEN: Sentimental Gifts For the romantic, Smythson offers a ... continue reading...
Style Profile: James Farmer
Southern born and bred, James Farmer is a professional garden, floral and interior designer, cook, author and lifestyle expert. His signature interiors respect Southern heritage while freshening the look for today. As a result, his work is classic, timeless, and oh so beautiful. I am such a huge fan, and it is an honor to have James join us today for a Q&A! James is the author of The Wall ... continue reading...
At Home with Jewelry Designer Elizabeth Locke
With Valentine's Day just one month away, I thought it would be fun to tour the exquisite home of one of my favorite jewelry designers, Elizabeth Locke. Elizabeth draws upon a lifelong fascination with the antique jewelry of the Etruscans, Greeks and Romans to create her own neo-classical handmade 19k gold jewelry. The search for the perfect bit of history to incorporate into her designs takes ... continue reading...
A Tour of Ireland’s Romantic Glin Castle
Glin Castle, home to the Knights of Glin, has been in the Fitzgerald family for 800 years. The 400 acre estate is located in West Limerick, Irleand on the banks of the Shannon River, and is one of the last of the great Irish houses to still be lived in by the original family. In 2015, the family was forced to put the castle up for sale due to the cost of its upkeep. After a two-year search for ... continue reading...
An Elegant English Country Home
Recently I stumbled upon this beautiful English Country style home via Pinterest, and I couldn't wait to share. It was designed by Susan Burns of Susan Burns Design, an interior design consultancy known for simplicity, elegance, and authenticity. Framed with magnificent gardens and barns, this stunning country home showcases an extensive collection of English and French antiques. It is a perfect ... continue reading...
Palm Beach Regency – An Exclusive Home Tour with Leta Austin Foster
The December issue of House Beautiful featured a sneak peek inside a circa 1959 home by Clarence Mack, a renowned architect who popularized the Palm Beach Regency Style. Located in Palm Beach's historic Regents Park, this is the homeowner's third Palm Beach home decorated by Leta Austin Foster, one of my favorite interior designers of all time. With each move, Leta was able to repurpose all of the ... continue reading...
Suzanne Kasler’s Sophisticated Simplicity
Suzanne Kasler is known for rooms with a foundation in tradition, pretty palettes, and a timeless sophistication, as well as for mixing American and European eclectic furnishings to create comfortable living spaces. In her latest book, Sophisticated Simplicity, Kasler shares her approach to the art of home decoration, from the fundamentals of room arrangement to finishing touches. The book ... continue reading...
For Sale: A Classic Georgian by Cindy Rinfret
It is always so fun to find homes by your favorite designers for sale, so when my friend Cynthia sent me a link to this Greenwich, Connecticut Georgian for sale, I could not wait to share! Designed by Cindy Rinfret, this classic home was built in 1959 and contains over 11,870 square feet with 8 bedrooms and 11 baths. The 3.93 acre lot features a tennis court, pool and cabana, formal gardens, a ... continue reading...
A Sparkling New Year’s Eve
Do you have New Year's traditions? My husband and I like to stay in and have a cozy evening at home. After our toddler son goes to sleep, we indulge in fondue and caviar, and at midnight our neighbors always have an amazing fireworks display. I wear something sparkly, and we watch Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve on television. It is one of my favorite nights of the year! On New Year's Day I ... continue reading...
