Although it’s been raining every other day here in New York, it’s so nice to see glimmers of spring. There’s a cherry tree starting to bloom outside my office window; my boys are spending every afternoon biking and scooting around the neighborhood; and many of our projects are moving out of the “on paper” phase
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Brushstroke of Genius
Remy and I had such a fantastic time at High Point Market this past weekend – there were so many gorgeous and inspiring new launches we plan on sharing a few highlights over the next two weeks. Though truth be told, the real the highlight of the trip may have been lounging in the hotel
Read MoreFriday Favorite: the Bubble Glass Chandelier
In our partnership, I tend to be the slightly more traditional one. I grew up in a home kitted out with antique rugs, ticking stripes, skirted tables and chintz. I slept in a white iron trundle bed with a tent canopy and my shelves were decorated with Madame Alexander dolls. A little bit creepy, but
Read MoreRibbon and Tassel Wall Sconces
It’s no secret that wall sconces can add serious drama. In fact, simply adding a pair of sconces without changing anything else can refresh the whole room. Not only do they add glowing eye-level light, but they also dress up blank walls and fill in negative space (like the area above a fireplace). I’m continually
Read MoreThe Haute Hunting Lodge
One of the projects on my plate is a former billiards-room-turned-living-room. It has vaulted 20-foot ceilings, a massive stone fireplace and a huge hand-carved wooden mantle. It’s a fairly unique room, but its ultra masculine vibe has presented somewhat of a challenge since it doesn’t entirely gel with the rest of the house. To mesh
Read MoreBrass Kitchens, Brass Bathrooms, Brass Fixtures, Oh My!
When faced with the task of what to write about for my first-ever foray into the world of blogging, it seemed quite fitting to select one of the things that served as an inspiration for this new venture and subsequent name – brass. Brass has been enjoying its moment in the sun, so to speak;
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