We've been thinking about his home featured on the cover of the December/January 2012 issue of House Beautiful ever since it landed in our mailbox. The home manages to be both refined and approachable - polished and personal. No doubt that the owners Mark D. Sikes and Michael Griffin know how to create a beautiful home. In fact, Michael and Mark are both visual... [Read more...]
Think Pink – October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Have you noticed that pink is popping up everywhere this month? October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and many companies are showcasing pink products to help build awareness of prevention and detection of this devastating disease. Pink is feminine and often bold so it is a fitting tribute to the brave and bold women who fight this disease. We love pink... [Read more...]
September’s Coastal Home of The Month
This month's featured coastal homes takes us to the Hamptons in New York. The gracious home was designed by SFA Design in Santa Barbara and was recently featured on the blog House of Turquoise. The home is stands out with its thoughtful design and close attention to detail. Our initial thoughts were that this home was more formal than most beach homes we... [Read more...]
The big color for fall fashion is red. Red handbags, shoes and dresses are the must have items for fall 2011. Bright, cheery and bold - red is an instant pick me up. Just as a pair of red pumps can perk up your wardrobe, red furniture and accessories can liven up any room. The color red also brings to mind classic American style which works so well in a coastal... [Read more...]
Heather Clawson the author of one of our favorite blogs Habitually Chic just wrote about her passion for blue and white striped rugs. While sourcing rugs for a project, I kept coming back to blue and white stripes and similar patterns. There is something about them that is relaxed and casual yet crisp and sophisticated as in the Victorian Hagan room above. ... [Read more...]
