Based in Italy. Event Designer, Decorator, and Writer.
The last few months have been off the charts hectic, in a good way. One of the projects I’m working on is a new beach house on Meads Bay Beach in Anguilla. I don’t know how or why our job site suffered only a little damage during Hurricane Irma, the strongest hurricane ever recorded in … Continue reading Work in Progress – Anguilla, British West Indies
Put me firmly in the YES camp. I’m the middle of sourcing cabinets for our Anguilla Beach House Project. As I read various online design magazines and blogs, it appears that white kitchens are “out”. People are sick of them. Apparently, they are boring and show no creativity. I disagree. I strongly believe that kitchens … Continue reading White Kitchens – Yes or No?
As many of you know, my family is from the Caribbean with the majority living in St. Martin and Anguilla. There have been plenty of articles in the international press, and videos, showing the complete devastation and aftermath. As of today, we’re still waiting to hear about one of our relatives. We are sick with … Continue reading St. Martin and Anguilla Pre Hurricane Irma
First, I’ve just returned to Rome from a business trip to the States and the Caribbean. Below are some random observations: Los Angeles traffic continues to get worse. How is this possible. Target is great. J.Crew. What is happening? I’ve been a fan since the 80s. Something is amiss. Why is Ben and Jennifer’s former … Continue reading Life in Rome – This Time I am Ready for Ferragosto
Anguilla is quite the A-list celebrity/VIP destination these days. However, the small island has managed to retain it’s relaxed, quiet charm. My most recent piece for FATHOM Magazine went live today. ANGUILLA – I wish I could say I have always appreciated this beautiful island. That would be untrue. When my family moved from … Continue reading Io Adoro – Anguilla, British West Indies
The island of St. Martin is in the background How pretty is this yellow and blue? I was having lunch at the CuisinArt hotel in Anguilla and had to snap this picture. Yellow can be a difficult color to work with but I hope to use it in my beach house project. Buon Weekend a … Continue reading Weekend Inspiration – Yellow and Blue – CuisinArt, Anguilla BWI
Today is Festa della Repubblica in Italy. It’s similar to July 14th in France or the 4th of July in the United States of America. It’s a three day weekend. While most of my friends went out of town, I stayed behind in the city. I’ve just returned from checking in on my Anguilla project. Before … Continue reading Stylish Simplicity – White Jeans
