When I’m in New York—and I have the time—I love strolling through the galleries at the Museum of Modern Art….
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Trash to Treasure: Sourcing at the Elephant’s Trunk Flea Market
As a designer, I’m always on the lookout for one-of-a-kind items. I think the most interesting homes are full of…
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Wondrously Strange
I wanted to share a very cool home that I recently visited in Fort Worth. It was designed by Morgan…
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My New Obsession: Prairie Style Architecture
One of the great pleasures of moving to Highland Park in Dallas has been the purchase and renovation of my family’s…
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Design Inspiration: Stumptown in Manhattan
When the weather gets steamy, one of my favorite things is ice coffee. I even have a tall insulated cup…
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Blending Styles: Modern and Traditional, Part II
A few weeks ago, I posted about how I like to use both modern and traditional furnishings in the same…
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Oasis in the City: Visiting The Highline
On a recent trip to New York, I was able to visit The Highline, one of my favorite public spaces…
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High Design: Sourcing at the International Contemporary Furniture Fair
Each Spring I look forward to attending the International Contemporary Furniture Fair, and this year was no exception. With over…
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Floor to Ceiling: Inspiration from Washington DC
Last week I accompanied my husband to Washington DC for his worldwide partner meeting. The trip provided the perfect opportunity…
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Finding Inspiration: Working Day In Dallas
As an Dallas interior designer, I usually find inspiration for my work almost everywhere I go. Living in Dallas has…
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About Town: Preview Gala at the Dallas Art Fair
I’ve been an artist all my life, exploring many mediums. I completed a Fine Art major in college, focusing on…
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Structure and Light: Henri Labrouste at the MoMA
I love living in Dallas, yet I do love to head back and visit my favorite cultural spots in Manhattan. Luckily, I do still…
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Blending Styles: Modern and Traditional, Part I
Throughout my design work, I’ve always been strongly attracted to rooms that blend both modern and traditional sensibilities. I find…
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Finding Inspiration: My New Houzz Account
As a designer, I find inspiration comes from all corners of my life. My travels, museums, trade shows, and magazines…
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My New Favorite Obsession: The Bishop Arts District
It’s wonderful when new friends and new experiences collide, which is just what happened a few Sundays ago when my…
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Art Deco Inspiration: Lalique Maison
Recently, while designing the Owners’ Suites on Oceania’s Marina and Riviera cruise ships, I became intrigued by the designs of the French luxury brand Lalique. The chandelier…
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Trend Spotting at NYIGF: Rope and Burnished Metal
Lately, all things nautical have consumed me. Perhaps this is because I’m currently sourcing for a project in Miami Beach,…
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My New Favorite Obsession: The Perot Museum
Since moving to Dallas, I’ve cherished the opportunity to explore the many cultural and visual attractions of my new hometown….
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All That Glimmers: Metal Accents
All rooms need a little shimmer, which is why I love integrating silver and other metals into my design work….
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Design Daytrip: Austin, TX
These past few weeks have been like a work-immersion experiment and I think it’s time to break away from the…
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Drawn to the Light: The New Parrish
The incomparable Hamptons light has bewitched artists (and designers) for decades and I was intrigued to see how the great Herzog…
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Artist I Love: Richard Misrach
I’ve been a fan of Richard Misrach’s work for as long as I can remember. He is celebrated for pioneering…
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Holiday Gift List: Modern Tradition
Although this time of year can get a little insane, I am an unabashed fan. In gifting, as with interiors,…
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Before & After: Shades of Grey
My hometown of New Canaan is a modernist mecca, home to the Philip Johnson Glass House and the Harvard Five….
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Go Now: CTC&G’s “Designing Greenwich”
I’m a great admirer of CTC&G – though biased, I’ve proudly watched it emerge as both a champion of local…
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Spooky is in the Details
John and I love Halloween – I’ve always enjoyed a good dress-up them party and we both have a soft spot…
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Don’t Miss: Form/Unformed at the DMA
In my recent travels to Dallas, I’ve posted about the city’s electric offerings, from the Design District galleries to the…
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Washington Whirlwind
The curtain is down on the 26th Washington Connecticut Antique Show and friends, this was one for the books. What…
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Connecticut’s Antiques Trail
Connoisseurs of design and foliage, your moment has arrived. The 26th Annual Washington, Connecticut Antiques Show takes place this weekend (October…
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Mexico: Life in Technicolor
This has been an incredible year of travel – for work, for family time – and the latest destination ,…
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