The Luxe Life on the Florida Panhandle: Rosemary Beach

All the comforts of home attractively packaged

Published on 4/19/13

When stepping onto the breezy cobblestone walkways in the neo-traditional town of Rosemary Beach, Florida, the overall vacation experience is as much about the luxurious living quarters as it is about lounging on the pristine sand and frolicking in the crystal aquamarine waves. Read More »

Garden Accents Let Your Personality Blossom

Put your personality in your garden with garden accents

Published on 4/12/13

How do you incorporate your personality into your garden? With garden accents. These ornaments give your garden a unique statement that your neighbors and friends will talk about Read More »

Lavender’s Wonderful Uses

Versatile plant flavors more than your garden

Published on 3/25/13

The Kitchen Conundrum

How to get the kitchen that will make you and your house happy

Published on 3/11/13

Tackling a kitchen renovation is a daunting task for any homeowner. Even if you’ve started a magazine file, pin boards, or created online scrapbooks of your style favorites, pulling it all together can still be a mystery. Read More »

A Second Home in the Snow

Fully owned condos at The Montage, Deer Valley

Published on 2/05/13

I recently achieved the skier’s holy grail: a perfect day on the slopes. I was in Park City, Utah, at the serene Deer Valley resort, long a playground for the country’s most discerning skiers. Read More »

The New Traditional

Today's decor, yesterday's inspiration

Published on 12/11/12

One of my early postgraduate design jobs was as an interior designer for a high-end furniture store in downtown Wilmington. Read More »

Curating the Home Gallery

Don’t neglect your artwork

Published on 12/03/12

Art-covered walls are nothing unusual in our area, where the artistic tradition started by the Brandywine School still runs strong. The thrill of acquiring a painting that resonates and finding the perfect spot for it lifts our spirits and transforms a room. So it’s disturbing to think that a treasured piece of art may be deteriorating right before our eyes. Read More »

More Blueberries, Please

Beautiful, yummy and healthy

Published on 10/02/12

I have been adding blueberry bushes to my home landscape. There they sit among the other hardy shrubs, neat and pretty with their small green leaves on densely mounded plants; and providing clusters of delicious blue fruit in addition to looking good. Read More »

7 Essential Elements to a Family Fitness Room

Family fitness: only a few steps away

Published on 9/24/12

With the kids back in school, fall sports around the corner and that lose a few pounds resolution about to expire, the time is now to create a family fitness room. A space in your home for fitness is healthy for the entire family, and a convenient alternative to a gym membership. It also offers a safe and unexpected place for family and friends to gather. Read More »