Striped rugs can be colorful and bold, or they can be subtle and more low key when done in tone on tone colorations. In either case, striped rugs are very versatile, as they work well in rooms that have many patterns as well as in rooms that have little pattern but use a variety of…Read More
Design Trend from The Kips Bay Show House
The annual Kips Bay Show House in New York is in full swing. This event showcases the work of many nationally known interior designers; it is great barometer for what is going on in the world of interior design. As photos from the showhouse have hit the media, I’ve noticed that chandeliers are taking center stage. Beautiful chandeliers,…Read More
Modern Family
It’s premiere week, and I am really looking forward to the second season of Modern Family. No matter what your family dynamic, you can see your own family reflected in the show. The families’ interactions, problems and triumphs are all ones we ourselves have felt at one time or another. Similar to the sets of Mad…Read More
Design for All

In a world where John Derian has just launched a line for Target, and stores like Crate and Barrel and others are ubiquitous, it is hard to imagine a time when stylish home furnishings were not readily available. However, the American home furnishings revolution is actually quite recent. Many people place the beginning of the “design…Read More
















