By Luzanne Otte and Emily Selter A design philosophy based on classical principles, infused with whimsical elements, and reflective of a joyous nature. This the vibe emanating from the Patricia Altschul Home Collection with HSN. When asked to describe the Collection, Patricia offers, “I would best describe my home décor collection as luxurious, expensive-looking, well-made, ... continue reading...
A 19th Century Virginia Classic by Anne Dutcher
For those of us who love timeless, classic, elegant homes, Southern Home magazine never disappoints. The September/October issue features a stately Georgian home - Merryhill - that dates back to 1871. Located in Virginia, the historic home has undergone several renovations over the years, but it still retains many of its original architectural elements, including the beautiful staircase and ... continue reading...
Katie Ridder: More Rooms
The colorful, bright, and cheerful interiors designed by Katie Ridder have always put a smile on my face, and her latest book, Katie Ridder: More Rooms, is a delight. "Ridder's work is beautiful, balanced, classical - in that old English country house sort of way, in which treasure upon treasure, fabric upon fabric, pattern upon pattern, have been piled up over generations," writes Dominique ... continue reading...
10 Tips for Timeless Design from Scully & Scully
Located on Park Avenue in New York City, Scully & Scully opened its doors in 1934, aspiring to provide the world's finest home furnishings and gifts in a gracious and beautiful atmosphere. Over 85 years later, they have achieved that goal and expanded their reach with online sales and a mail-order catalogue that reaches millions of shoppers worldwide. In addition to a wide variety of ... continue reading...
Timeless Living in Arkansas
The October issue of At Home Arkansas features a warm and charming Little Rock home full of antiques and treasures. With a blend of early Americana and English influence, Donna Dickey of Timeless Living served as interior designer and contractor for this home which she shares with her husband, Bruce. The couple moved in over two years ago, but Donna says she still considers it a work in progress. ... continue reading...
Markham Roberts: Notes on Decorating
Markham Roberts is a favorite decorator of mine, and his second book, released this fall - Markham Roberts: Notes on Decorating - does not disappoint! A master of classic style, Markham began his career working with the legendary Mark Hampton, another of my favorites. In his new book, Markham examines his working method, identifying the key elements of a project and explaining how he addresses ... continue reading...
MARIO BUATTA ANTIQUES FOR MODA DOMUS
If you missed out on “Buattacon” - the flurry of auction activity surrounding the late Mario Buatta's estate earlier this year - it is not too late to own a treasure from the legendary interior designer's vast collection. Known for his joyful, whimsical, exuberant style and of course, his passion for chintz, Moda Operandi is now offering a portion of his found antiques all hand-picked by Lauren ... continue reading...
A Stanley Dixon and Phoebe Howard Designed Home for Sale in Atlanta
Atlanta has some of the prettiest homes in the country, and I love perusing the city's real estate listings. When I saw today's featured home, I recognized it instantly as it was highlighted by Holly of Things that Inspire in 2013 when it was for sale by different owners. Located in Buckhead and reimagined by architect Stan Dixon, it was a "non-descript 1950s ranch house that was totally and ... continue reading...
de Gournay: Hand-Painted Interiors Book Review
Many wonderful new books are being released this fall, and I am delighted to share some of my favorites. As you know, I am a huge fan of hand-painted Chinoiserie wall coverings, and we just installed Gracie wallpaper in our dining room. But I love de Gournay too and de Gournay: Hand-Painted Interiors, released this week, is a delectable feast for the eyes! Celebrated for hand-painted ... continue reading...
