Palm Springs, another beacon for modernist architecture, was our Sunday destination.
We started off at the Neutra Miller house which he designed for a woman who came to the desert to...Read More
Los Angeles Architecture Tour
North Carolina Modernist Houses Los Angeles Architecture Tour
We started over in Silverlake neighborhood again, touring another Lautner home, Silvertop (an interesting Read More
Modernist Architecture Tour
Los Angeles Modernist Architecture Tour
I am in LA on a “six day, five night, heart-pounding Modernist architecture tour”, to quote our guide, North Carolina Modernist Houses founder George Smart. And...Read More
Stylish But Child-Friendly
Thought I’d rehash our recent newspaper article, showcasing a stylish but child-friendly interior design project we designed. The online version doesn’t show the pretty color pictures.
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Design Lessons I Learned From My Mother
I am in Canada (a.k.a. The Frozen Tundra), visiting my folks, and I am reminded of how influential my mother’s design aesthetic has been on my own. My parents moved into this condo, almost 19...Read More
Palm Springs, baby
Key West
The fam escaped for five days after Christmas. Key West combined the best of everything for our diversity of interests. Chill out by the pool if you want (which I did with a great read “Oleander Girl” – highly recommend). Or jet-ski (which would have been an activity better...Read More
Clovelly
Arlington Court
All Things British
Lucky to sneak a break from F&F and tour England with my sisters. We started briefly in London then a couple weeks in Ilfracombe North Devon, hiking and touring the British countryside. We packed it in for...Read More
Design Inspired Hike
Because I deserved it, I escaped the dining room table work mess for a design inspired hike and took my walking companion with me.
Summertime Workin’
Mr. F&F and I have changed venues but we’re still working, summertime workin, that is. Exhibit A.
A Little Getaway
Mr. F&F was planning a trip to see his mom, so I bribed little man to go on a little getaway (slash buying trip) by staying here and letting him bring a friend.
Read MoreAsheville Design Showhouse 2012
A few shots from the Asheville Design Showhouse 2012…
Read MoreBrunswick County Parade of Homes 2012
I was a judge for the Brunswick County Parade of Homes 2012, the second year I’ve been asked. Treated to a lovely dinner last Wednesday at a restaurant with incredible intercoastal views, put up at a beach front hotel, treated to breakfast and lunch the next day. How could I say no? Enjoyed...Read More
Master Bath Reveal
Cashiers NC Showhouse 2012
Had a lovely day with two lady friends and little man, exploring the Cashiers NC Showhouse 2012. It is an annual event and I think this year’s 10,000 square foot house exceeded expectations. No photos allowed, but thanks to one friend’s sneaky cell phone, other folks’...Read More
Laughing Waters
This past weekend, I visited an eco community, Hickory Nut Forest, south of Asheville, NC. Orginally invited my brother and his wife to join us, thinking it was an Read More
