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You are UNIQUE . CREATIVE . PASSIONATE & the INSPIRATION for Ethan Allen's...

A MUSE ... awakens creativity.... becomes the driving force behind a body of work.... helps you see things  through fresh eyes,again and again.What does this have to do with interior design? Only...

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"A beautiful day begins with a beautiful mindset ..." - Lesile Sinclair of...

One of the best surprises for me about blogging is the friendships you gain while creating a post.  Bloggers have the greatest opportunity to meet very gracious and talented people; Leslie Sinclair,...

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A Gorgeous Coastal Hideaway by Hayburn & Co., Sandbanks

The unofficial start of summer for our family has always been Memorial Day.  Barbecues, pool, beach, sand and sun vacations, and longing for our own coastal hideaway.  In Sandbanks England across the...

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A Perfect French Getaway & Wardrobe: Le Lieu Perdu and Julia Leach of CHANCE CO.

Overlooking a beautiful valley at the side of a little village, this dreamy chateau at Le Lieu Perdu in the Dordogne region of France dating from 1890 is the perfect French getaway.  Julia Leach...

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Another American in Paris: Tory Burch Flagship Boutique

Another American in Paris412, rue Saint-Honoré, Paris is just a stone's throw from the Louvre and the first flagship store of Tory Burch in France.  First Ralph Lauren with his beautiful boutique and...

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Living La Dolce Vita: Positano, Italy with Giada De Laurentiis

While watching the new series Giada in Italy from Food Network filmed entirely in Positano Italy, where the water is crystal-blue, and cascading flowers and lush greens flow from the quaint city...

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The New Prairie Garden at Axel Vervoordt's Castle, Kasteel van's-Gravenwezel...

Axel and May Vervoordt's new prairie garden was based off their love of abstract expressionist paintings, and was featured in this month's Vogue, July 2015  photographed by Jean-Pierre Gabriel.  Living...

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Salvatore Ferragamo's MTO Driver: Italian Craftsmanship - Designed By You.

Johannes Huebl - Model and PhotographerSalvatore Ferragamo has launched his men's made-to-order Driver Loafer each made from the finest materials, perfected by Italian craftsmen and designed by you....

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California Living At It's Best: Designer Becki Owens

This week's Instagram images lead me to this beautiful San Clemente Beach House designed by Becki Owens out of Orange County in Southern California.  It's my unofficial ode to the remainder of summer,...

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Nancy Meyers The Designing Director Latest Film, THE INTERN

A Nancy Meyers' movie is synonymous with great design.  Many go to see her films just for the sets such as Something's Gotta Give or the English Cottage charm in The Holiday.  Today, I picked up the...

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Sharon Santoni's New Book: "My Stylish French Girlfriends"

My French Country Home blog showcases the impossibly beautiful French life of Sharon Santoni.  Along with her gorgeous flower arrangements, the antics of her two dogs, her brocante tours, and her...

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AERIN'S Chic Fall 2015 Campaign for the Home Inspired by Paris

Fall is beginning to make its way into these October days here in California, and the leaves have quietly begun to turn, leaving a tapestry of color to enjoy.  After being unplugged due to a wrist/hand...

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Blogger & Decorator Lauren Liess' New Book - HABITAT: The Field Guide to...

One of the perks of blogging is being sent new books to introduce.  I came home to find blogger and decorator Lauren Liess' new book HABITAT: The Field Guide to Decorating sitting on my kitchen table....

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Design Inspiration: A Beautiful Double Front Georgian Town House with French...

House and Garden UK magazine is one of my favorite go to design inspirations.  Besides the fact that at heart I am an anglophile, I love an interior designed space to have character and personal items...

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HGTV Fixer Upper's Clint Harp: New Season, His Own Show, & He is Coming to...

HGTV's Fixer Upper's much anticipated Season 3 debuts today, December 1st.  Chip and Joanna Gaines, along with their master carpenter Clint Harp renovate homes in Waco, TX and drew over 25 million...

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Interior Designer Suzanne Rheinstein's Home for the Holidays Tour with One...

Recently, I was asked about what items make the best unique and personal gifts to give; for me a lovely table top book can't be beat.  Each is chosen especially for the person's tastes and interests,...

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Merry Christmas, A Family Tradition & A Thank You!

One of our family traditions at Christmastime, is a drive to look at all the Christmas lights with hot chocolates in hands and our favorite Christmas music playing.  There are two areas in our town to...

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I Love Your Style: Fashion Designer Caroline Sieber's London Home & Chic Wedding

Caroline Sieber photographed in a feathered Chanel skirt and lounging with her Maltipoo is a London-based, Vienna-born, fashion stylist, international style icon, and Chanel brand ambassador.  With ten...

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The Cook's Atelier: Cooking School, Vintage French Finds, & Pied-à-terre in...

As spring is just around the corner, many have already begun making vacation plans.  With everyone's eye on France and the love of vintage French finds and food, what could be better then an all...

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Welcome to Patina Farm - Brooke & Steve Giannetti of Velvet and Linen's New Book

Welcome to Patina Farm a beautiful, inspiring new book by Brooke and Steve Giannetti of the blog Velvet and Linen.  When Brooke and Steve decided to leave their suburban Santa Monica home to build a...

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