Month: April 2015
Get That Look: The Laird’s Bedchamber
I thought it would be fun to put together a “Get That Look” based on the Laird’s Bedchamber from the Outlander Series. First, some modern looks that have a similar color palette and feel: design by Hackett Holland. photo by Simon Upton design by Alex Papachristidis – his own bedroom from his Instagram … Read more
Silver Screen Surroundings: Outlander S1E12 “The Laird Returns” aka Lallybroch
At long last, Lallybroch! In the books and television show, we hear Jamie wax rhapsodic about his home and estate Lallybroch. He hasn’t been home in four years and at long last, bedraggled and anxious, he returns with his bride Claire (who was just on trial for witchcraft). The book describes the house as such: … Read more
How flexible is too flexible in design?
I went to a business networking event last night and got into a very interesting conversation with someone who is not in the home/building or interiors industries. She was asking me who I worked with on projects and I mentioned that I bring in people as needed – builders, contractors, architects, trades,etc – as the … Read more
Silver Screen Surroundings: Outlander, S1E10 “By The Pricking of My Thumbs”
At long last “Droutlander” is over. Starz network’s production of Diana Gabaldon’s “Outlander” book 1 took a very long mid-season break (5+ months) and finally returned last week. (hence the term “Droughtlander” to those missing their fix of the tales of Claire Randall Fraser (20th century English nurse) and Jamie Fraser (18th century Scottish warrior). … Read more
Book Review: The World of Shabby Chic by Rachel Ashwell
I just received a press copy of Rachel Ashwell’s new book The World of Shabby Chic published by Rizzoli. The book is, of course, filled with beautiful images of the soft and romantic Shabby Chic style that propelled a huge movement in the interiors world. In the book, Ms. Ashwell talks of her childhood in … Read more