Contemporary Cottage with Curb Appeal
A 1920s cottage was in need of a new entryway and front door to reflect the rest of the home’s appealing atmosphere and provide functional value.
Eye Candy
Spotlight on Outdoor Spaces
In the Northeast, it’s been so cold and snowy, who hasn’t been dreaming of summer? Take a look at these beautiful outdoor spaces and think warm thoughts.
Go Green
Embracing the rustic theme, we incorporated organic green tiles with a handmade touch, complemented by a raised vine-patterned white accent tile…
J’adore Paris
It is easy to understand why Paris is called the City of Love and Lights when you visit.
There is a relaxed lightness in the air, a sense that time is slower, and that it is more important to have a cup of coffee with a friend than to rush to an appointment…
Artist: Terry Gubitose, Fine Art Paintings
My Mother, Terry Gubitose Devenuti (5.14.38 – 3.21.23) was a long time Westchester NY resident and professional artist and painter all of her life. Her inspiration came from the beauty and movement of water, nature, and the interaction of people…
KBIS/IBS 2022, Part 1
The Kitchen & Bath Show (KBIS), combined with the International Builder Show (IBS) was the place to be in Orlando, Florida last week. Well attended and filled with stunning solutions, the obvious focus was on COLOR in the home!
History & Architecture of Venice, Italy – Part 3
If you have been to Piazza San Marco, in Italy you know the delight when you emerge from Venice’s cramped streets to an enormous square with views of sea and sky…
Artisans of Venice, Italy – Part 2
We loved seeing the creative work from Artisans in Venice on our virtual tour led by Luisella Romeo…
Breakfast in Venice, Italy – Part 1
I had breakfast in Venice Italy! LIVE (zoom) tour with the AMAZING Luisella Romeo, guiding us through the neighborhoods and sharing the rich Historical details!
Waterscapes
The beautiful work of fine artist Jeff Erickson, reminds me of my beloved Hudson River…
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The common element throughout is good design. There’s always a reason why an element is chosen for a certain place, whether it’s a colorful painting in a room or a specific fabric on a chair. There’s also a functionality to every item that is unique to each project’s solution. It’s sort of like an oversized jigsaw puzzle with a place and reason for each piece.
“Your rooms are like a painting. Each component is a brushstroke to create the whole picture. It’s magic every time!”