by vicki | Nov 25, 2015 | Flooring, Kitchens
Thanksgiving is just a few days away, and of course, that means spending a large portion of my time in the kitchen. Several years ago the “Thanksgiving Torch” was passed on to me, which means long hours recreating traditional family recipes. While...
by vicki | Nov 21, 2015 | Ace of Entertaining
I’m not Emily Post, Amy Vanderbuilt or even Martha Stewart. But, I think my mother prepped me to be the next greatest home and lifestyle expert. Sadly my only claim to fame is that I can set the perfect table, all while the food is burning on the stove. So if...
by vicki | Nov 17, 2015 | Bathrooms, Flooring, Stone and Tile
I looked up “trend” in the dictionary, out of curiosity it’s “a general direction in which something is developing or changing.” Of course, in the design world mention “trend” and people turn their nose skyward as if they were...
by vicki | Nov 10, 2015 | Architectural Detail, Rustic, Showhouses
One of my favorite past-times (obsessions) is visiting Showhouses and “idea houses” across the country. So just two (short) days after returning from High Point Market, I was invited to attend a private tour of This Old House Idea Cottage (sponsored...
