Rome. Decorating. Stylish Simplicity.
Last summer I was interviewed by the lovely Tamu McPherson owner/creator of All The Pretty Birds. Those who follow fashion know what a big deal Ms. McPherson is in the industry. She’s a smart, dynamic, woman with a strong style POV. Tamu is also kind, down to earth, and hilarious. When she said she wanted … Continue reading My Tamu’s Cafe Interview
My apologies for the radio silence. Work has been bonkers. One of my clients moved back to the States. She was a high-ranking diplomat and her term was up. We needed to organize a major international move for someone who had lived in Rome for quite some time. My trip to La Bandita was the … Continue reading Design Inspiration – La Bandita Countryhouse
Darryl Carter‘s boutique was on my list of must sees during my trip to Washington, DC last month. I’ve read about it and seen many photos of it. Yet, I was not ready! Mr. Carter is one of my favorite interior designers. He usually works with neutral palettes and I love his modern take on … Continue reading Design Inspiration – Darryl Carter’s Boutique, Washington, DC
I have lived in Parioli for a year now and love it. When I told people I was moving from the Historic Center to Parioli, everyone had an opinion (mostly negative). “It’s so boring,” was one of the main criticisms I heard regarding Parioli. Granted, it’s not as exciting as living around the corner from … Continue reading Life in Rome – Ercoli 1928 Parioli
Buon Anno! Man, am I happy to see 2017. I’m really looking forward to this year, despite all the craziness in the world. I have no control over these many complicated political and social issues but I can control how I react to them. There’s a lot of ugliness and hatred in this world. I’m … Continue reading Life in Rome – The Artemisia Gentileschi Exhibit
Ciao Bloggisti, Here is the latest post from Ariella: Over the past few months I have explored art in Rome from a historical point of view, as well as its current and future purpose. While Rome is known for masterpieces by some of the world’s greatest artists such as Michaelangelo, Caravaggio, and many others; the … Continue reading Art and Architecture with Ariella – Contemporary Art in Rome
Ciao Bloggisti, I know matching curtains, wallpaper, and even bed covers are having a moment. I think this style can look lovely in a Manhattan Classic Six bedroom or a home in the English countryside. In general though, I’m not a fan of what interior designers/decorators refer to, in very technical terms, as matchy-matchy. So … Continue reading The Design Files – Yes, You Can Mix Stripes and Prints.
