A Floral Topiary for Mother’s Day
We all share special memories of our mother, some out-sized, others a snippet, some prompted…
Favorite Design Details–Atlanta Decorators Show House
There is nothing like a Southern spring, especially in Atlanta where I lived and worked…
10 Effective Tips for Photographing Gardens
My friend, Mick Hales, a genteel photographer, and a Brit, is acclaimed for capturing the…
Beverly Hills in 48 Hours
Returning to my original hometown, Beverly Hills, each year…ideally April and October…is a bookmark on…
Easter Entertaining, Newport Style
Spring is a time of rebirth and rejoicing! The just-departed snow has provided water and…
Newport Tastemaker: Eileen Marcuvitz
As a full-time designer for over thirty years and owner of Plum Interiors, Eileen Marcuvitz ‘s…
10 Chic Newport Wedding Details
Newport is one of the most popular wedding destinations in the country, especially in the…
New York in 48 Hours
It’s about this time in the winter that my husband, Jonathan, and I sneak down…
Designing a Writer’s Lair
In this new year, I will be spotlighting some of the Tastemakers within the pages…
Books for Reading… and for Decorating
The New Year not only brings great promise and hope-filled resolutions, but these first weeks…
Savor the Season
Christmas is right around the corner, and perhaps you’re thinking that you’d love to gather…
Fanciful Christmas Details Around the House
Christmas is a magical time, a complement of many details that delight the eye, pique…
Thanksgiving “Dressing”
At this point, you probably know what you’re going to cook for Thanksgiving, but don’t…
Thanksgiving…Naturally
Fall is my favorite season! The glorious colors that accompany autumn in New England are…
Initial Thoughts About My Logo
There was never any question about what I would use for my first website’s logo.…
