I’m more a Dwell and Wallpaper kind of girl as a rule, but once in a while, Architectural Digest has a feature that I really dig. This month, they’ve got this lovely slide show of Paris Living Spaces. If you always wanted to be in a beautiful Paris setting, this show is so for you. My favorite space? You know I have one…

I’d lose the vase, but the Greek Revival French chairs are spectacular. And the art – well, obviously totally dreamy. Some spaces were a little fussy for my taste, but overall, I really enjoyed the show. Actually, if …read more

Technical status wise — things are much calmer today. That’s good news for us folks who like to proceed in a somewhat orderly fashion, (like me). Yesterday I brought you some Q&A with the very cool Bart Prince. Today I’ve got a little more of that and some more neat examples of his work. Plus some super keen links to check out.
Most creative folks like having their very own place to brainstorm and work. I write and my own little place is called the “one room office with desk.” And although I do have a spiffy chair as well, I’d …read more

First off, so sorry about the late posting today; technical difficulties way beyond my control. Hopefully it’s all good now.
This week there is an “Offbeat Hot” but there will be no “Offbeat Not,” because when Bart Prince is in the house how can you possibly complain?
My house is full of architectural books and magazines and discussions often turn towards home building and design. But frankly, although I enjoy this stuff, hearing about drywall, soffits, or PV modules for the umpteenth time isn’t that exciting. What’s exciting to me is to see unique design in structures; architectural pieces that …read more