Tag Archives: Inspiration

A Profusion of Bright Red Quilts

November 4, 2011

A view of the armory decked out in Mrs. Rose's quilts. It was a breathtaking sight! Note the size of the people compared to the volume of the room.Slideshow

I was reading the New York Times Magazine on March 27th and spotted a great looking ad for an exhibit of red quilts at the Armory on 67th and Park in New York. The photos were colorful and I thought it might be interesting to see 650 quilts all at once. So off I went. It was a simply MAGICAL experience!

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Inspiration: The White Flower Farm

November 3, 2011

The White Flower Farm shop with a lovely assortment of plants at the entrance.Slideshow

At least once every summer, Robert and I head north to the beautiful town of Litchfield, CT for our inspiring visit to the White Flower Farm. Originally the property was the summer home of Jane Grant and William Harris, New York based writers. They thought a house in the “country” would offer the quiet they needed to work. But, it was not long before they were seduced by nature and became zealous gardeners. Very quickly, plants and gardening took over their lives.

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Museum of Fine Arts Boston

November 2, 2011

Beautiful silver from around 1770. These are well developed and highly ornamented pieces.Slideshow

Robert and I have long been collectors of 18th century American decorative arts. The urge to collect started with a modest wedding gift of a colonial “dry sink” that functioned as a bar, became a baby changing table (for a second generation too), and finally, storage for toys. However, that gift started us on a lifelong passion for collecting American antiques. At first our purchases were modest, chosen simply to furnish our home. But our curiosity about more authentic objects and a higher level of craftsmanship led to visiting countless antiques shows and museums, building lifelong friendships with other collectors and dealers and a job at the Yale Art Gallery.

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Venice in April

November 28, 2010

Another beautiful day in Venice with the sun glistening on the waterways.Slideshow

Last week I was in Venice participating in the Design Leadership Summit hosted by Peter Sallick, Keith Granet and Meg Touborg.  The exclusive annual event has created a community among influential architects and design firm principles and provides a forum to learn, share ideas and improve business.  The camaraderie amongst the professionals and the lively exchange of ideas was truly inspiring.

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