The Sotheby’s Showhouse was created with the intention of showing younger collectors that you can mix antiques and modern elements with contemporary pieces to create a space that doesn’t look fuddy duddy.  Actually those are my words not theirs but you get the idea.  I had the pleasure of touring the spaces on Friday and meeting […]

While I don’t particularly like skirted side tables, I do have a penchant for skirted entry tables.  That’s what started this post but then it began to flow into skirted dining and library tables and then into just plain library tables.  The common theme being a fabulous place to display books and branches.  Enjoy. Tom […]

It was a nice surprise walking into the Hamptons Designer Show House and seeing that interior designer Lee W. Robinson decorated the entry.  He also did an amazing job.  You might remember that I visited Lee’s shop in Louisville, KY and many southern accents have made it into his space.  As have equestrian elements like […]

Entry foyers say a lot. They set the stage for the rest of the home and serve as a first impression. They also sometimes reflect the personality of the homeowner. They should always be inviting which to me means a chair or bench to set your bag and a table to drop your keys. Not […]