Kip’s Bay Decorator’s Showhouse Dallas

We just left our visit to the Kip’s Bay Decorator’s Showhouse in Dallas, chaired by my dear friend and our interior designer, Jan Showers.  I’m a big fan of any decorator’s showhouse because I love to see what designer’s will do when they don’t have a specific client’s wishes to factor into their design. I’ve…

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An Evening with Architectural Digest

I was  honored to be included in a beautiful dinner party hosted by Architectural Digest and The Container Store at the home of Michelle and Bernard Nussbaumer last week.  Michelle is the brilliant designer behind Ceylon et Cie and her projects have been featured in countless magazines but my favorite is her own get-a-way in…

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Friday Favorites

Obsessed with Dolly – She is my dream dinner party guest!  Check out the SL interview. My darling friend gave me this water bottle for my birthday and I LOVE it! Just ordered this “grab bag” of office supplies! Can’t wait to see what I get. Michelle Nussbaumer of Ceylon et Cie calls this color…

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Tablescape Tuesday: A Bright Luncheon

Did you see Kim’s tablescape that was recently featured in Southern Living? Talk about a gorgeous spread of bright, fun colors! *** Inspired by the hues of peonies, daffodils, hyacinths and ranunculus, Kim created a palette of pink, yellow, blue and orange, punctuated by lush centerpieces and new tablecloths made of ikat fabrics.  “Even with…

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