Archive for Architecture
A Steamy Afternoon in New York City
In this world of rushing to get things done, there is something somewhat decadent about taking exquisite care of one’s self. Of course, we expect others to be clean and well-groomed. Yet our focus is usually upon the end result, and not the process, much to the detriment of not only our pleasure, but also […]
The Beauty of Things Remembered, Part 1
Whenever I see beauty, whether it be an object, an event in nature, or in a person’s soul, it makes my heart smile. Beauty to me is a glimpse into the heart of God, and that creates joy. But what makes something beautiful to us? This is what I seek to learn about each of […]
Touring the Upper East Side of New York City
I had the good fortune to meet New York City interior designer Tamara Matthews-Stephenson on Facebook. Tamara, author of the blog Nest by Tamara, offered to meet for coffee at the Le Pain Quotidien (Daily Bread) on Madison Avenue and she’d give me the scoop on places I as a designer would want to see. […]
New York City Here I Come
The Journey to New York City (a virtual experience for the New York neophyte) When my husband told me he needed to go to New York City for business, I jumped at the chance to tag along. While he was in meetings all day, I’d explore NYC from a design perspective and see some of […]
