Ancient Mosaics

November 16, 2011

A simple pattern created with pebbles now rounded with age.Slideshow

Several years ago we had an amazing trip to Turkey that included a visit to the majestic 5,000 year old archaeological site at Ephesus. The architectural relics are extraordinary. But for me, personally, I thought I had gone to mosaic heaven.

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Waterworks: Kitchen Story

November 15, 2011

An Italian Cararra hand carved farmhouse sink. Stone sinks have been used for centuries and only improve with age.Slideshow

LIVING WELL is the story we tell in our newly launched Kitchen & Bar brochure. While we are well known for our commitment to the bath, we also have a robust assortment of fittings, sinks, surfaces and furnishings for the kitchen.

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Bath: Hand Showers

November 14, 2011

A thermostatic shower system with diverter and hand shower on a hook.Slideshow

I am always surprised when I see a shower or a tub installation that does not have a hand shower. I have no idea how either can be cleaned without this admirable device. I am sure that there was a time when a hand shower was an exotic add on to an already expensive project. However, the small additional cost is easily balanced by its function.

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Inspiration: George Champion

November 13, 2011

This is George's shop. It is such a good-looking, simple building with schoolhouse references.Slideshow

I love this rich olive green tile with floral decoration. The carving on the tile is low relief so that the glaze pool shadows are created.

My friend, George Champion, is a mid-century furniture and accessories dealer extraordinaire and a perfectionist. We have purchased many vintage credenzas, chairs and tables from him during the past few years. He is also the source of very special gifts for my sons. His shop, in Woodbury, CT, is a perfectly proportioned small white building that is the right scale for his artful displays of icons of modern design and his slightly quirky assortment of Italian objects often purchased when he travels to Milan for the Salone de Moblii.

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