Having a Winter Party with Summer Style
Bring a little Palm Beach style to your life this winter. Cold weather can get depressing, let’s face it. I’m not a huge fan of human hibernation. So in order to feel less boxed in and more bright, vibrant and joyful I like to bring lots of color into my home especially for entertaining. The inspiration inevitably comes from a summer or spring color palette. I designed an outdoor party space (below) with lime green and raspberry hues, as well as light, lofty fabrics. So break out...
Read MoreTop Ten Home Trends for 2012
My Top Ten Home Trends for 2012. My musings on what’s next, what’s hot, what’s new and what’s not! 1. Harmony and serenity is what people want. A natural flow of items that creates a sense of peacefulness in the home is essential. 2. Recycled or re-purposed is where it’s at. For this reason, antiques are making a comeback in younger homeowners. Objects that were passed down are getting a new life and surround people with a connection to family. 3. Warm is...
Read MoreTaking Palm Beach By Storm!
There are some trends in Palm Beach decor that fill the households across the county and, quite frankly, need to be addressed. I’m in the market for a new house and I repeatedly encounter this nouveau riche sensibility – but not in a good way. I understand why people don’t want their homes to be ordinary and even if we belong to the middle class — why be bourgeoisie? Who ever said that was fun? Please Hilda Flack, a home in Palm Beach Gardens should never be confused...
Read MoreI Can’t Cook!
Odd as it may sound, I learned a lot of what I know about myself and design from being a total failure in the kitchen. My flare for drama comes from being the youngest born to an Italian family. From a strictly DNA perspective my sisters and I are a mixed breed. However to my spunky grandmother, Angelina, we are 100% Italian. When they came over from Naples, my family split into two sets–half went to Manhattan, the other half to the backwoods of Connecticut. The latter is where I spent...
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