For the tabletop lovers...

A post yesterday from the fabulous Erin at http://www.elementsofstyleblog.com/ reminded me one of my fave home brands - Arte Italica. The true Italian craftsmanship that goes into each and every piece is truly exquisite. I love that you can mix and match the different styles to give off everything from an everydayware to formalware look - whichever suits your fancy! It makes you feel like your dining in a Tuscan Villa...and who wouldn't want that?




The Lino and Splendore styles compliment each other so nicely!



For the men in your life...this masculine line of pewter barware featuring the Bull and The Bear! (and selfishly, you get to have these beautiful pewter pieces in your home)!


Lastly, these adorable canisters with Italian labels for milk, sugar, coffee etc...I would love those in my kitchen!

The power of scent...

Good morning on this dreary Wednesday in NYC. I was thinking on my walk to the office about how certain scents remind you of certain people and feelings. For instance, I love the smell of old basements because it reminds me of going down and getting my height measured at my grandparents house in the Cape. I love the smell of rain on a Spring morning because it simply reminds me of my childhood and listening to the rain drops with my Mother. And for some odd reason I really like the smell of gasoline - who really knows!? One of my favorite designers, Charlotte Moss, sells a candle line "Left Bank". The smell is heavenly and when you walk in a room with this candle lit, it immediately makes you feel a sense of comfort. http://www.charlottemoss.com/store/collection_detail/index/66?category_id=51

Not to mention, I love the floral wallpaper pattern in the background!

First post....

When I think of great design, I imagine it to be somewhat of an escape. An escape from my sometimes cluttered room...my coffee table crowded with magazines or my office filled with stick-it notes and files. I envision a fresh, clean palatte which evokes a feeling of calmness and beauty. My taste and style differs at times, leaning more traditional/victorian than modern... but every so often I suprise myself with a fondness for an overt mix of ages and style. I live in NYC but am a Boston girl at heart and my love for the beach and Cape Cod shape many of design tastes. I yearn for a rustic beach home and know that one day...I will have my home on the beach, my uncluttered room, my clean coffee table and an emaculate office. Until then, I can dream....


LOVE clawfoot bathtubs! I could just melt away in this serene environment! This space was featured in Coastal Living Magazine by James R Solamon - a magazine that I can go through and daydream all day long...


Boston interior desinger, Alina Apteker's, home was photographed by Eric Roth and recently featured in Elle Decor Magazine. Her dining room above gives off such a romantic and whimsical feeling...love it!


This bedroom scene featured in Coastal Living gives me a sense of calmness. I think it's important for your bedroom to be a place of serenity.