Every year, just as spring is about to burst, I look forward to the exhibit “Bouquets to Art” at the deYoung Museum in San Francisco. Floral artists are paired with paintings in the museum’s collections and invited to interpret the work. This year opened with a 15 foot high tornado of roses, branches, and anthuriums. Breathtaking! I am amazed at …
Decor: Design Mistakes
I love this comment from Mariette Himes Gomez, one of Architectural Digest’s top 100 designers. She states that one of the biggest mistakes you can make in designing your home is ‘To replace professional advice with suggestions from a friend.’ When you hire a designer, you are hiring a professional. This professional has years of experience that they bring to …
House: Dutch Colonial
My neighborhood was in built in the 50’s and is turning over. The ranch houses are all being replaced with Shingle styles, Craftsmen, and Mediterranean homes. But on my jog the other day, I ran across this beauty. Dutch Colonial is a revival style from the 1920s. It features a Gambrel roof with flared eaves. Predominantly seen in the Northeast, …