A Profusion of Bright Red Quilts

November 4, 2011

A view of the armory decked out in Mrs. Rose's quilts. It was a breathtaking sight! Note the size of the people compared to the volume of the room.Slideshow

I was reading the New York Times Magazine on March 27th and spotted a great looking ad for an exhibit of red quilts at the Armory on 67th and Park in New York. The photos were colorful and I thought it might be interesting to see 650 quilts all at once. So off I went. It was a simply MAGICAL experience!

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Inspiration: The White Flower Farm

November 3, 2011

The White Flower Farm shop with a lovely assortment of plants at the entrance.Slideshow

At least once every summer, Robert and I head north to the beautiful town of Litchfield, CT for our inspiring visit to the White Flower Farm. Originally the property was the summer home of Jane Grant and William Harris, New York based writers. They thought a house in the “country” would offer the quiet they needed to work. But, it was not long before they were seduced by nature and became zealous gardeners. Very quickly, plants and gardening took over their lives.

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Betty Lou Phillips

November 2, 2011

The beautiful chateau is sited perfectly so that the entrance is framed by an elegant old Elm.Slideshow

The very talented interior designer, Francophile and author—Betty Lou Phillips—has recently released her new book, French Impressions. In the book we are treated to an abbreviated history of three Bourbon monarchs—the Louis—-whose passion for beauty has influenced hundreds of years of finely crafted furniture, regal woven textiles, gilded mirrors and crystal chandeliers. The French self assured approach to design, its old-world elegance and understated luxury is the approach taken by Betty Lou as she decorated her own house. French Impressions gives us an in depth look at her personal style and sophisticated taste.

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Handmade Ceramic Tile

November 2, 2011

A block of raw clay ready for the extruder that will flatten the material and make it ready for cuts.Slideshow

Those of you who know me, know that I love ceramic tile. It is the tactile experience of the material that is most appealing. It feels smooth and silky on its glazed face and unfinished on the back where only the raw fired clay is visible until installed. Handmade ceramic tile can be refined and elegant or chunky and casual on white or red clay bodies. The choices you make influence the design direction and the visual scale and balance of the space.

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