On our way back from Nashville, TN we stayed two nights in Lexington, KY at the recently renovated The Campbell House. Deep blue-gray paneled walls were the backdrop for a modern take on equestrian style. Loved how they mixed in lighter woods and finishes for contrast.The upper inset in the paneli…
"Few Flowers" Arrangement
What do you do when you only have a few blooms but you want a nice arrangement? Bunch them together, secure them and place them at an angle in a small, interesting vase. This is also a great idea when half of a larger arrangement has died off but there's still some good ones left. These are from t…
Waterworks New Kitchen Line Reveal!
Waterworks, the purveyor of gorgeous bathrooms, has entered the kitchen market. Makes sense, doesn't it? You can now enjoy the fine craftsmanship and inventive details they're known for in your kitchen. Last week I had a chance to tour the Georgetown showroom and was so impressed with how expans…
Colorful Living Rooms

It's almost spring here and I'm craving color. Lonny recently featured designer Charlotte Lucas in their "Six Designers We Can't Stop Talking About" Here's some more of her work -beautiful use of color!…
Stopped

Every once and a while you see an image that stops you in your tracks and leaves you wow-ed. That's how I felt when I came across this image from The Scout Guide (TSG) here - from a post celebrating 100 volumes of TSG. We're headed to Nashville and Lexington on spring break and the first place I he…
Hotel Inspiration
Here's some eye candy from our stay at the Hotel Palomar -Chicago, with design by the amazing Orlando Diaz-Azcuy. The plaster reliefs in the lobby hall were stunning and the seating in the lounge was smart, comfortable and perfectly scaled. The space planning used every available square foot with …