occassional tables

I love to use small side tables when accessorizing a room for many different reasons. First of all, its convenient to set things on (ie magazines, drinks, channel changer etc.). Second, it helps to anchor a space and create seating arrangements away from your sofa and coffee table combination. By placing 2 chairs and a small drinks table in a corner, you instantly create another area where people can gather.

Le Lion by Jacquez Garcia for Baker. A funky and fun, yet functional little sculpture piece!

Antique reproduction column sidetable with antiqued mirror top. This is a perfect table to place between two chairs as a drinks table beause of its height and scale. I also love that it's not your typical 4 legged table.




This Tree Stump by Ironies functions fabulously between these chairs, bringing in an organic element to warm up the space.

Another favorite for its style and scale. This resin covered sidetable by Oly would dress up any pair of chairs.


This picture from Elle Decor shows how they've created a seating area by using two tub chairs with Moroccan themed side-tables mirroring each other. Rather than placing a lower table between the two chairs, the designer chose to give each person their own little table. I think its a great spin on a typical seating arrangement.

Unique and Luxurious Countertops

For the discerning homeowner, for the unique room, for a breathtaking approach to kitchen or bathroom design, glass is the leading edge, new trendy material for kitchen, bathroom or as a raised bar.

Glass countertops have a high-end appearance that distinguishes them from common countertop materials such as granite or synthetic surfaces.






You can customize glass by choosing a color, texture, and finish.










Here is an amazing way of using glass as a raised bar in a residential application.

Countertops may never be the same again thanks to the innovative combination of art, nature and technology used to create the Concetto collection by Caesar Stone.

I would love to see this in a kitchen or bathroom that looks out at the ocean!

Its also worth mentioning that because of the heat, stain and scratch resistant composition this is very low maintenance. Who doesn't love that!










Embedded objects: Fossils, colored glass, metal flakes, semiprecious stones, and special mementoes are finding their way into custom-fabricated countertops, most often in counters that have even color tone throughout, like concrete, engineered stone, or solid surface. Once the objects are embedded, the surfaces are finely ground to reveal hints of the treasures within.

When using concrete you can customize the color and also you can create a sink that is all one with the countertop in any size or shape you desire. There are soooo many possibilities with concrete.






This is an interesting way of using concrete. I think the edge detail is unique.










Copper is increasingly finding a place in the kitchen. While it’s not mainstream, copper does have its appeal for those who enjoy having something unusual.

A positive of having a copper countertop besides it looking great is that it is antibacterial and easy clean up with soap and water.

The Wonders of Wallpaper

Wallpaper has the ability to transform the whole character of a room. Whether you use a simple stripe, a complicated damask, or a floral pattern, wallpaper can be the perfect canvas to define your space.

This citrine and silver wallpaper by Osborne and Little is a beautiful Vintage background for dark woods and solid pieces. I love how the clean lines of the zebrawood chest and blown glass accessories pop against the chartreuse wallpaper.

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The cool and modern feel of this geometric paper by Maya Romanoff wallpapers adds a lot of depth and interest to a space that would otherwise look rather flat. "Genuine copper and brass are painstakingly hand-processed using an ancient technique that creates a warm permanent patina."
The wallpaper comes in 12x12" square tiles that create this amazing grid-like effect with so much dimension.

This oversized damask wallpaper by Designers Guild is so cool! The intricate pattern creates a feel of modern romance, and every color it comes in has its own vibe. The Peony color adds so much drama and fun, while the white and gold have a little more of a classic feel.
Since the pattern is so strong, it looks really nice to use it on one wall.

Back to the office

This is a great office designed by Betty Sewell

This is a one of a kind antique desk that has been embellished with swarovski crystals.

I love this desk!!!