The above 20×20 is the work of Lee Monts. A “home grown” artist, his work always reflects the area in which he grew up.  Souvenir Moon, created in the spring of 2010, is no different. Painted on canvas, this piece strayed from Monts’ typical palette of brown, blues, and creams, using mostly greens instead. The [...]

I’ve been a bit under the weather lately, which has resulted in a severe drop in productivity and a big jump in time spent on the sofa or in bed, watching television.  When I’m back to 100% I may return to our TV ban from Lent, but in the meantime, I’m pretty excited about tomorrow’s [...]

While in New York earlier this week I was able to sit down and have a chat with Steve Brister of Nella Vetrina.  The above tile was one of the many beautiful things that he showed me while perusing the showroom.  The Cobra Tile is one of Nella Vetrina’s designs from the Animal Collection, which [...]

Everyone’s activities are continually shifting indoors and out as we dodge the heat and the sudden outbursts of rain and thunder that keep rolling through.  As South Carolina summer air becomes sultrier with each passing day, the aesthetic part of my brain follows that thick, rich path to exotic scenes at home.  Swaths of bloody [...]

The Landen Frank Table Lamp from Matthew Studios by Katherine Wildt O’Brien is made of hand-carved Gypsum and is set on a refined lucite base.  It sits at a cool height of 26″, adding a sense of intrigue to your lighting.  The raw materials for the lamp are imported from Morocco to be constructed into beautiful [...]

Last weekend while at my parents’ home we got a little nostalgic as my father showed off his new digital picture frame.  It rotated through what seemed like hundreds of photographs, some of which were taken in the “lounge” of our barn on the horse property that my family once owned.  The area was originally [...]

A few weeks ago I had an entirely new experience when it comes to perfume.  I walked out of my bathroom wearing a new scent and my 3-year-old ran away, yelling over his shoulder that I smelled like dog pee.  Since then I’ve been quite careful with what goes on my wrists. Since that lovely [...]

The Rapture Ring by Stephen Webster is taking the fine retail world by storm with it’s soft, summery glow.  It is part of the designer’s ‘Crystal Haze’ collection and consists of sterling silver and pear-cut mother-of-pearl with a quartz overlay.  You can add this to your summer accessories by visiting Neiman Marcus. Happy Friday!

Looking forward to lounging in the heavy summer breezes (um… yes!)?  The Cortiça Chaise Lounge designed by Daniel Michalik is the way to go.  Made of cork, this full-size piece is resistant to mold and mildew and is waterproof (and it’s bouyant!).  It is so balanced that one can sit in it and rock back [...]

We are on the road this week, but if you are in Columbia be sure to stop by Rebecca Howser Interiors for a fantastic art sale hosted by my friends Jodi Jenkins and Becca Howser.  There will be plenty of beautiful things to take home!