Category Archives: STYLE

Chic, Playful & Mobile Vaca Trailer…

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DIFFA (Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS) just announced their 30 for 30 online auction to raise money for DIFFA and to commemorate their 30 years of fighting AIDS. There are some great (tho pricey) pickins in there—including lunch consultation with Kelly Wearstler—so check it out.

I saw this Great American Woody (designed by Brad Ford) at Dining by Design this year and they are auctioning it off. It’s GORGEOUS and would be a great mobile vacation home for 2 or mobile party for many! At least check it out—it’s so cute and chic! Think tailgating at the Hampton Classic next summer…

DIY Decorative Wall Treatment

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Less is More! This is a simple and easy concept for a wall treatment—perfect for rooms that already have enough going on.
I cut rough 8″ squares of reclaimed wood, whitewashed them with matte paint, laid them out on on the floor to make a template and then nailed them right through the center into the wall with 3″ nails. I left the nails protruding (by 1–2″) to give the overall look a little more texture—the shadows at different times of the day give it a little depth and movement.

DIY Window Valances

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Dress up a room and give it more visual height with window valances.
I built these out of 1/2″ ply wood, batting and the same fabric (or an extra panel) as the drapes. Tools used: pneumatic nail gun, wood glue, staple gun (with heavy duty staples), glue gun, L-brackets (to securely attach the valance to the ceiling in 3 places) and a cordless drill.

Adare to Dream

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I had the pleasure of visiting Adare Manor, a Gothic Revival Country Home in Limerick County, Ireland that was built in the 1840’s and designed by architect James Pain.

It sits on 840 acres of parkland, including formal French gardens laid out by P.C. Hardwick. In 1987, Adare Manor was acquired by an American family, who restored the entire building and added one of the top golf courses in Ireland and turned it into a 5-star hotel and golf resort. Though I didn’t get to stay it’s definitely worth a look. With great gothic interiors, ornate wood-trim details and exotic taxidermy, I would have really enjoyed a fireside Guiness here.