Welcome to the Pasadena Showcase House for 2015. Built in California, the house is an eclectic English Tudor combined with Craftsman elements. The main residence is over 9,400 square feet and a 2,600 square foot Carriage House with an upstairs apartment that complements it. The property includes many mature trees, a pool, a koi pond,…
As promised, I’m going to share with you my favorite plant that I like to have in my home all the time: the …………. ORCHID! Captivating in their beauty and fascinating in their complexity, orchids are easily the most colorful and intricate of all flowering plants. The fascination with orchids started in 1818 with the…
Come with me on a visit to the Atlanta Decorators’ Show House for 2015 that I attended. The house was built around 1998 on two lush acres in the heart of Atlanta. The home is featured in William t. Baker gorgeous book, New Classicist: American Architecture, and remains a sought-after backdrop for photography and film. The home,…
Being able to throw together an easy DIY flower arrangement at the last minute will make your entertaining life a lot easier. For me, having fresh flowers in the house always makes me simile. Especially in my powder room. It’s a WINK here! Give me a sparkling, clean house with fresh flowers and I am a…
I am sharing with you today some easy ideas for casual entertaining that feature a to die for Caesar Salad and an elegant yet simple Hot Brown open-faced sandwich. Then we will top it off with homemade ice cream. You can make this menu casual or formal to suit your occasion. I am going to…
Finding a spot for the television can be a daunting task for most people. For the very best optimal TV viewing experience, follow this simple formula for how to position your living room TV: The viewing distance in inches divided by 3 is the recommended TV size. For example, if you’re usually sitting 10 feet…
Let’s examine the entrance area of your home and consider all the ways that it can declare your style! To start, the main door of your home is the most important area of a home. It is the first thing that your guests will see when they arrive. If you have done your homework in…