Categories for Inspirations
Community Culture, Favorite Things, Inspirations, Interior Design
Blowing in The Wind
There were lots of outing options this beautiful Memorial Day Weekend. Breezy weather inspired the delightful opportunity to attend the Brandywine River Museum Antiques Show. It featured fine antiques including furniture, porcelain, glass, silver, prints and other objects exhibited by 32 nationally known dealers. The highlight of this year’s show was an exhibit of Antique American Weathervanes. The exhibit contained...
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Community Culture, Inspirations
America’s Oldest Inland City
Much of the east coast was ravaged by a blizzard this weekend. By luck, the storm was north, and it turned out to be a brisk but sunny weekend to venture into downtown Lancaster city for the Home Show. First stop however, was Central Market, for a sensory feast of flowers, food, and spices. Central Market is a magnificent building,...
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Final Nights, Final Lights
If you were not familiar with “fiber optic” lighting before this summer’s Longwood Gardens Light Installation by Bruce Munro, you are now. Tens of thousands of nighttime lights dazzled garden visitors as we meandered along dark paths in this magical setting.
Read MoreNeutral Palette
A neutral palette can be inspired by unexpected sources. What better combinations than my favorites…tan, white, cream, rose all punctuated with a splash of black? This little bully highlights the camel chenille better than any pillow, but imagine if it were a pillow, how naturally the neutrals contrast, yet blend. click on image to enlarge
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