Blogger, trend-spotter, Charles Luck brand aficionado, stone fanatic, logophile (lover of words, not logos) recovering perfectionist, foodie, mom of four little ones searching desperately for the elusive 8 hours of sleep, curious about people and places, and Director of Brand Marketing.
Categories: Inspiration, Things We Love
Tags: American Flag, Old Glory
I love our flag, it’s history, and what it represents. I am always delighted to see the flag in more artful presentations, especially the surprise of driving down a country road or strolling on a city street and discovering an interpretation of Old Glory on an old barn or through the raw grit of graffiti [...]
Categories: Inspiration, Things We Love, Travels
Tags: Ace Hotel
Looking for an ultra-cool and creative place to work, meet and rest while in the Big City? Then you absolutely have to check out the Ace Hotel in NYC (or Portland, Seattle or Palm Springs, CA). An exciting blend of homey boutique and trendy leisure, the Ace Hotel caters to a hip, intelligent group that [...]
Categories: Inspiration, Things We Love, Trend Watch
I read somewhere that every home should have at least one piece with an animal print on it. Can’t remember what the actual design rationale was, but I love the notion. Here are some fabulous finds for your Monday inspiration. Bringing a touch of the wild into your design can translate as edgy, whimsical, luxurious, [...]
Categories: Cultural Observations, Inspiration
Tags: granite countertops, marble countertops, natural stone countertops
I’ve been doing a lot of reading about “The New Normalcy;” the cultural shift we’re experiencing as a result of our changing financial paradigms. Will this really be the collective shock that ushers in a new way of thinking and living or when our markets stabilize and start to grow again, will we return to [...]
Categories: Inspiration
This weekend I made gazpacho, homemade vanilla ice cream, pulled about 3000 weeds from my overrun garden, and made a wicked collection of dinosaurs out of play dough. I had a strong yearning to get my hands dirty, make a mess, and fully immerse myself in everyday tasks that required little thought. What spurred this [...]
