I found a really cool site shortly before Christmas called Apartment Therapy. I’m hoping that it’s filled with great info. on how to decorate small spaces minus the cluttered effect. There aren’t that many books specializing on small space decor/interior design. I’m rather disappointed about that. Also, I find that many furniture manufacturers create furniture …
A Penchant for Candles
Here are my top picks for candles with enduring fragrance and beautiful presentation: Slatkin & Co. (carried by high-end stores like Saks Fifth Avenue) Altru Gamillah (http://gamillahboutique.com/) Voluspa (http://www.voluspacandles.com/) Lollia (http://www.lollialife.com/) I also love artisan-made soy candles a lot especially because they burn cleanly and don’t leave any residue. My fave scent is clean cotton. …
Delightful Botanical Bedding Sets
During this year’s holiday shopping trip, my husband and I found a beautiful duvet and sham set by Pottery Barn in a birch print. It’s not very common that we can both spontaneously agree on items of decor, so this was perfect- no compromise necessary. We placed it on our wishlist and I was grateful …
Shabby Chic Beautiful
I love Rachel Ashwell’s bedroom decor. She has the most AMAZING french-style closet in her bedroom too (buy her book so you can see for yourself; it’s Marie Antoinette worthy)! Rachel has great instincts for interior design. Her home is so charming down to the smallest of details. I hope someday my home could be …
Posh Living
If only I had a billion dollars… but sometimes simple is nice too. Could you imagine the necessary maintenance of these places? I think Mariah Carey has more shoes than Imelda Marcos ever did. *Photocredit: Various Sources
Decorating & Home Maintenance
Over the years, I’ve looked through many books regarding decorating. I was most interested in ambiance (French country specifically) and how to deal with small spaces. These are my top reads with the last one as my housekeeping tome–> Please drop me a line if you can recommend any others. I’m always on the lookout …
Holiday Cheer
Decorating for the holidays can be a lot of work but after all that’s said and done, home just feels that much more special. I love… clear Christmas lights (makes everything look soft and classy) our wool hat & mittens advent calendar from Garnet Hill pine-coned wreaths mini Christmas trees (true or faux) pink tinsel …
Occasional Chairs
I’m dreaming of owning one of these to make my office more cozy =)… I’ve been admiring occasional chairs since the day I saw a gorgeous loveseat done in a Victorian floral pattern in dusty blue at Greenwich Furniture in Mount Kisco NY. I must dig up a photo of it to show you!
Carpet at the Zum Roten Baeren Ringhotel in Freiburg, Germany
Bear decor to the nines. I especially loved their carpet and wooden bear statue in their lobby (sorry I have no photo of their bear statue). The hotel room was neat and clean and we had a good breakfast. I wish the mattress could have been softer. The staff was helpful and friendly. The parking …
Exotic Rugs Lindau Island, Germany
Right after dinner at Rost Bar, I decided I had to get a closer look… Aren’t they beautiful? I can’t believe how nice these pics came out; it seems almost as if we were inside the store. The store was closed since it was almost midnight. *Photocredit: Andrew G.
