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Happy 2016

November 30, 2015

The great ball in Times Square clad in thousands of Waterford crystals. Sparkling, indeed..Slideshow

I wish you a sparkling New Year’s Eve celebration and a productive and happy  2016.

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Summer Shopping at Pergola

November 29, 2015

Pergola, one of my favorite shops in New Preston, CT. Slideshow

I am a frequent visitor to the charming village of New Preston, Connecticut, a town filled with home and antiques shops not far from our Waterworks offices. I cherish my conversations with the individual shop owners, their direct engagement with clients and knowledge of their personal preferences, and the unusual merchandise. These and many other factors create a truly memorable shopping experience. Of course, it helps that the village has wonderful well-maintained 19th-century buildings and a fabulous waterfall that provides an outstanding background.

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Barbara Westbrook, Gracious Rooms

November 29, 2015

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Barbara Westbrook, author of the new book, GRACIOUS ROOMS, loves bathrooms and treats them thoughtfully with an eye on proportions, decoration, light and views. Architectural details, color (her favorite is the color of bark and weathered wood), and materials all factor in to her thinking as she plans and executes really beautiful baths. Her classic Southern style infused with a European touch create approachable and memorable rooms.

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An Amazing Shopping Experience

November 27, 2015

The beautiful horreo/granery storage structure from Northern Spain.Slideshow

There is not a lot of inspired shopping anywhere, especially when it comes to the big global brands.  Clearly, that is a bold statement, (and my opinion); generally there is repetitive design, poor lighting and uninspired merchandise. I experienced a paradigm shift last week when I visited the newly opened Loewe shop in the Miami Design District.

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