Design Files

OVERDOOR ENGLISH TRELLIS I

   A lovely curved, wrought iron trellis to hang over a window or door for that    little extra bit of adornment. Available at NeimanMarcus.com

Triple Oval Looking Glass

Graceful triple oval gold-finished mirror. Available at Horchow.

Contemporary Lighting I

A nickel-plated olive branch tops a mirrored, blown Murano glass pendant by Michele de Lucchi.

Chic Storage

I love the inset,  faux raffia panels on this armoire from Pottery Barn.

Art in the Garden No. 2

Yes, I'm already thinking about Spring, and I am loving this gorgeous wood and art glass garden bench. By artisan Eileen Jager, and available at Artful Home.

Modern Leather Sectional

 
My current style is French country, but I am thinking of going modern. Love this leather sectional, which is available at EROOMSERVICE.

Dreamy Golden Design

This beautiful, sculptural golden folding screen, from the 'Large Emotion' series, is one of a number of limited edition pieces available in a series of 20, from Boca do Lobo.

Beauty and Function in a Drinking Glass

From Artful Home, a celebration of hand-formed goblets in the Venetian tradition. Each glass is signed by the artist, Robert Dane. Gorgeous, and pricy - $310 each or $2380 for the set. 

Italian Speeders Beware

The 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 sports car, dressed in the Italian State Police trim; top speed - 203 mph. According to an informant,the new Gallardo may be found patrolling the A3 Autostrada between Salerno and Reggio Calabria in southern Italy. Speeders beware. :)

Image courtesy of Motor Authority.

Murrini Cylinder

The work of Robin Mix delights the eye, as it moves around the murrini in his vessels. Murrini are small squares of patterned glass, fabricated by Mix and then used to create his works. The cylinder is available through Pismo Fine Art Glass online.