• Lynn Von Kersting

    by  • 22 Jan ’07 • 10 Comments

    One designer I like and see work from time to time is California based designer Lynn Von Kersting. Her home has been featured in a couple of Chris Madden’s books, but there is little information about her on the web. At one time she owned (and...

    Read more →

    Source Perrier

    by  • 21 Jan ’07 • 7 Comments

    Today I stumbled across the most amazing Brazilian amethyst votive holders on the Source Perrier website. The same Perrier that provides the world with bottled spring water. They have a great selection of reasonably priced housewares and gifts. I especially like their glassware and barware. Can’t wait to order the votive holders. Tweet

    Read more →

    Room of the Week

    by  • 19 Jan ’07 • 6 Comments

    Going through my files I came across this dining room designed by Peter Dunham (House Beautiful 2005). I LOVE the wallpaper, lamps, mix of textures and the table setting. Dinner anyone? Tweet

    Read more →

    Balsamic Vinegar

    by  • 19 Jan ’07 • 2 Comments

    Not all balsamic vinegars are created equal. True aceto balsamic vinegar comes in 3.4 ounce bottles and sells from $50 (£25) to $500 (£250) per bottle. It must be aged a minimum of 10 year. The better balsamic vinegars are aged 25 to 50 years (considering the price these are not to be poured,...

    Read more →

    Jan Showers

    by  • 18 Jan ’07 • 4 Comments

    “A serene Grace Kelly in To Catch a Thief might have been Showers’ perfect client.“ -Rebecca Sherman, Papercity Magazine October 2000 Tweet

    Read more →

    Kate Spade Style

    by  • 15 Jan ’07 • 5 Comments

    I love the way Kate Spade uses color—sophisticated with a touch of whimsy. Kate has been quoted, as saying, that while some like to write color off as “fun” and “fanciful,” she believes color is all that and so much more. Think peony pink leather handbag with a charcoal gray suit or yellow accents...

    Read more →