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The front doors of historic Nantucket
Last month while traveling for my birthday I took a daytrip to historic Nantucket. Sorting through the many snapshots on my phone I realized I had photographed practically every front door in town...
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(Some) Houses of Nantucket
As promised in my last post (Doors of Nantucket) I thought I would share some of my favorite old houses I saw walking around the historic village of Nantucket last month.I'm starting with some of the...
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View from above: inside the Washington Monument
One of the best parts of living in Washington is playing tourist in your own backyard. When the local chapter of the ICAA planned a tour into the Washington Monument last month I was quick to sign up!I...
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Summertime in Maine
A few weeks ago I had the pleasure to leave the summer heat of DC to spend a few days with friends in Maine (photo of landing into Portland above and leaving DC below, I never tire of a window...
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Housetour: Hoyt Mansions of New Castle PA or 1 plan 2 ways
The mid-west is full of industrial small towns and each has at least a few examples of spectacular mansions from the turn of the last century. New Castle, PA was once home to many different industries...
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Before and After tour of my own apartment!
Four years ago now I purchased a charming old apartment from an estate that had great possibilities but had languished on the market for months because it was dirty and dated. Now I'm ready for my...
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Before and After tour of my own apartment!
Four years ago now I purchased a charming old apartment from an estate that had great possibilities but had languished on the market for months because it was dirty and dated. Now I'm ready for my...
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A House in the Country: Peter Pennoyer & Katie Ridder
With so many book releases this fall in time for the gift giving season (doesn't everyone else fill their Christmas wishlist with design books?) there was only one I was eagerly awaiting. Husband and...
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Ca' Rezzonico, Venice: House tour
I recently spent a few weeks traveling through Vienna, Venice, and Rome, and wanted to share with you one of my favorite house museums: Ca' Rezzonico in Venice.I love how looking up at the facade from...
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The classic Nelson Ball Clock
My friends over at TheRegencyShop recently sent me a Nelson Ball Clock to check out. The iconic design was developed by famed industrial designer George Nelson for the Herman Miller company. Nelson is...
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Cecil Beaton at Home
If you purchase one design book from the large selection out this fall it must be Cecil Beaton at Home by Andrew Ginger with forward by Beaton expert Hugo Vickers. This large tome on the most famous...
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Hofburg Palace Vienna - King's apartments tour
As Thanksgiving is upon us I wanted to share a fitting place from my last European trip -the Hofburg Palace King's apartment museum in Vienna.Located right on the edge of historic city center, the...
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Bramante's Tempietto, Rome
On vacation last month my number one destination whilst in Rome was a pilgrimage to one of the most fascinating and influential buildings known to architects; Bramante's Tempietto.Overlooking Rome from...
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JK Place - Rome
While planning my trip to Rome everyone told me to stay at JK Place Roma. Instead I stayed in another more central location in the city but after spending a relaxing afternoon at JK Place my next trip...
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Villa Borghese Rome - stupdendous excess
Before my trip to Rome everyone I talked to highly recommended a visit to the Villa Borghese gallery and also let me know to buy my tickets in advance as they frequently sell out. I am so glad I took...
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More sumptuous Italian style - Gallery Doria Pamphilj
My last post on the Villa Borghese proved so popular I thought I would share another Roman palace with you, the Gallery Doria Pamphilj, which is also open to tour.Begun in the early 17th century by the...
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If it ain't baroque - Karlskirche, Vienna
Vienna is a city known for its' baroque architecture and within that city the best example is the Karlskirche.Consecrated in 1737 the Roman Catholic church was built by Emperor Charles IV in honor of...
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The Belvedere, or Mr. Belvedere to you.
Just outside of the Ringstrasse in Vienna, Austria, is arguably the most famous palace in Austria, the Belvedere. This complex was also one of the first art galleries open to the public in Europe since...
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Schonbrunn; Another post another Palace.
Since I mentioned it in my last post on Vienna's Belvedere I thought I should write next about Schonbrunn Palace. Sick of palaces yet? I saw so many on my trip that there is so much to share! A rare...
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How They Decorated (P Gaye Tapp) and Why Blogging still Matters
Soon to be released (April 11, 2017) is "How They Decorated", a fascinating book by P. Gaye Tapp with forward by Charlotte Moss and published by Rizzoli. I've been eagerly awaiting this book both...
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