with just 5 days until my pregnancy due date, i am really looking forward to a refreshing cocktail. and what could be better than to pair that fine cocktail with one of these colorful and festive cocktail napkins. cheers everyone. etsy leontine linens drainsfield & ross etsy drainsfield & ross leontine linens drainsfield & ross […]

i have been searching lately for dramatic rooms that are dark and stormy looking but that are brightened up with black and white art, colorful books and upholstery that pops against the dark backdrop. this one above is from the most recent elle decor magazine and the walls are painted in farrow and ball’s ‘off […]

I love this piece! It is a rectangular cocktail table with a simple brass X base The top is a cream lacquer with hand applied and hand colored butterflies in a swirling organic pattern. Italy, circa 1954 Available at Van Den Akker Antiques in New York

Sometimes at the end of the day, you just need a cocktail.  Why not do it in style? A glass of chilled persecco would be even more enjoyable in these bohemian crystal Artel highballs and an Alembic ‘blood and sand’ style cocktail would taste even better in one of these double old fashions.  Sue Fisher […]

we have been entertaining a lot lately, so i’ve been trying to keep fresh flowers around the house. it’s one of those cheap, easy ways to make your house look a lot better. i found these boot vases and thought i would put together a few vases of differing styles. for a rainy day: i […]

setting a table combines food and decorating – two of my favorite things. beautiful dinnerware is the combination of these interests as well, so i have enjoyed spending my morning looking for my favorite unique and exquisite dinner plates.  what is your favorite china? sweet and simple: for your fresh sashimi: for the lobster bake: […]

well, the name roberta freymann is popping up everywhere lately.  i was in michigan with my fabulous aunts who were wearing her bib necklaces.  i came home and my sister was chatting about her new, gorgeous saphire bib necklace given to her by her friend katie. then i am reading an article in elle decor […]

i found these today at the flea market they were painted by morris in the 1860’s. can’t wait to see how they look framed. thanks for coming with me leslie!

i am working on a new project in san francisco and i’ve decided that people need a little more purple in their lives so we are painting the dining room an aubergine color designed by kelly wearstler designed by jamie drake my mom told me never to wear purple or orange.  now i wear both.

i thought these pillows were beautiful and different. they are from rani arabella and are made in italy. isn’t this one handsome? they have some beautiful cashmere throws, too.