Happy Friday

It's Friday.

Time to getaway for the weekend.  

If only this fabulous Bed & Breakfast could be a bit closer to home (sigh!).
It's on the beautiful island Hven in Sweden (Does 'Hven' mean heaven in English?  It should.) a mere 30 minutes from the mainland.  An adventure for sure but I think it would be worth the trip.

Have a fabulous weekend everyone !

Images via: Skeppsholmen

Turquoise

There has been a lot of interest in using turquoise in interior design recently so I went on a hunt to see if turquoise is as popular in Europe as it is here in the US.  

What I found was a wonderfully eclectic apartment in Hammarby seaport in Stockholm where a designer with a love for India has combined her passions into a unique take on Swedish design.

Images via:  Mix.com

Happy Friday

It's Friday.....

Time to get away to the country....

Time to enjoy, relax, and renew.

xoxo

Images via: Skona Hem

A Feast for the Eyes

Last night I hosted a dinner party for eight; something I haven’t done in quite awhile.  The best part of the planning process was designing the tablescape.  

Setting a beautiful table is as important to the success of a dinner party as the quality of the food, the wine and the conversation.  

It expresses an appreciation of ones guests and represents the importance of their attendance.  

It was a wonderful excuse to purchase new stemware, buy fresh flowers and exceptional wine (treats often left for such an occasion). 

When the meal was over and we were sitting around the table enjoying a last glass of wine and discussing thought provoking issues relating to current events, religion and the lives of our children, I took special satisfaction that our time together was surrounded by such subtle beauty.  

I trust our guests left our home knowing their presence in our lives and in our home was treasured.

Image Source:  Skona Hem

A Beautiful Column Cabinet

I had the great pleasure of working with a client in Massachusetts with the most impeccable taste.  He was looking for a column cabinet and it had to be of just the right proportions, quality and finish.  This was a challenge I was happy to accept.

With a bit of research I located a piece that I thought would be perfect.  The style and finish were just the right balance of classic and rustic.  It had substantial proportions, appropriate storage and fantastic detail in the reed carved body. 

A picture of the column cabinet as it was presented to the client

After presenting him with a few images and listening to my description, he trusted me and gave the ok to go ahead and purchase the piece in Sweden.  We had it shipped over and once I saw it in person I was even more excited and please with the selection.  It truly was perfect.

  

He recently sent me these images of the column cabinet in his home and, I must say, the space is breathtaking.  His use of classical pieces, painted finishes, subtle touches of gilt, and exceptional fabrics all combine to create an extraordinary environment.