You, me, NYC…..EARLY departure. Premiere Vision is an annual fashion indulgence to ideate over color palettes and trending for Fall/Winter 16-17. Related Images:
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The Fourth of July
There’s a shopping mall near our house that used to be a 44 -acre brass mill complex. For many years after it closed it was an eyesore. Until it was re-created with new purpose- a shopping destination- complete with pictures of metal gears on the walls. Related Images:
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Birthday Girl
It’s my birthday today! I had to explain to someone today how Paola Pillows have their origins in fine art. My dilemma was how to infuse fine art training into home décor products. A garden inside the home- art made practical- and voila! Paola was born. To celebrate today, I placed Paola Pillows artfully in a photo of the field at Campo de’ Fiori -with other outdoor sculptures. (The only difference being that Paola Pillows are not outdoor pillows at all-considering how soft, all cotton, down and feathers they are. Paola Pillows live inside with other treasured art you can
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Summer Garden
Summer time is outdoor time. Of course, if you’re lucky, it can also be a direct path to beach abandon when people return to water to become whole again. Related Images:
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Picking Paint Colors
Amy Emery, a dynamic Interior Designer from South Carolina, agreed to share some tips on choosing paint colors. Can you relate to this? I can. Amy says: “Selecting paint colors always sends people into a state of panic.” No kidding. Related Images:
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It’s Flower Time
I waited way too long to write tonight. Too much going on, AND, Related Images:
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Sunflowers and Tag Sales
Today was tag sale day. Chaos reigned for a few days leading up to it. When we merged homes in 2009, we couldn’t see our way to getting rid of all the extras. We moved most of it into a storage unit the next town over. Related Images:
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June Roses
It’s June! Do you love roses as I do? They’re precious and feisty- just the right combination in a flower. Summer is getting underway here in Litchfield Related Images:
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Coming Up Green
Most everything outside is green right now (except for lazy azaleas with lingering blooms.) I took this hosta leaf photo and got some great ones with the sun playing through it in the early morning. My Paola pillow called Aquilina is headed for the sunlight. Aren’t we all looking for sun this time of year? Related Images:
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An Indonesian Door in Litchfield
Our Indonesian door was not intended for wintering over in New England. So, each fall we unlock it and haul it into the barn. Today, we had a good friend over for dinner who helped us install it for Summer 2015. I just love it. I can see it out the kitchen window and it makes me feel good –like an old friend. Related Images:
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