by vicki | May 1, 2016 | Fabric, Pattern Play, textiles
For several years, there has been a general shift in the mood of the interior design industry as we move away from a throw-away culture. ‘”Artisanal’” has become a keyword in interiors with a resurgence of organic shapes, natural fibers, hand woven or...
by vicki | Apr 27, 2016 | Haute Hotels, Hotels, Travel
It’s not surprising that I love “Haute (hot) Hotels,” as much for the design as I do the location. So when Groupo Habitat reached out to us recently about featuring Casa Fayette, I took one look at the pictures and it became obvious that the hotel...
by vicki | Apr 19, 2016 | Book Reviews, Entertaining
For many located in the Eastern part of the United States, we are looking forward to warmer weather, longer days & time spent outdoors entertaining with family & friends. In fact, when I was growing up in Upstate New York, my mother took her renowned dinner...
by vicki | Apr 15, 2016 | Architectural Detail, Famous Houses, Travel
One of the saddest days of my life (at least as it relates to the world of Television), was the final episode of Downton Abbey. And I know I’m not alone. For weeks, PBS aired commercials promoting a “celebration of the final season.”...
by vicki | Apr 4, 2016 | Book Reviews, Design
Recently, I had the pleasure of listening to the utterly charming & free spirited India Hicks talk about her enviable life on Hibiscus Hill. A slice of heaven in the Bahamas. While India hails from Design Royalty (her father was David Hicks), she...
