The actor Rob Lowe and his wife, Sheryl, built their dream house on the California Coast. It’s a 20 room Georgian style home located on four landscaped acres near Santa Barbara. He and his wife wanted a home that would be comfortable and able to withstand their growing teenagers playing sports on the lawn, having family barbecues…
Kitchen Ideas from the Barefoot Contessa
The Barefoot Contessa, Ina Garten, has a few pointers to help you get your kitchen organized. Her motto is, “the simpler the better”. These are just a few of her simple ideas that can make your life much easier while working in the kitchen. Have enough stools so that a big group of people can sit at the…
Tim Clark: Inspiration for the “Perfect Beach House”
Tim Clark is the interior designer for the, 2010 Ultimate Beach House, located in Seabrook, Washington by Coastal Living. This house was created to be an Idea House for all of us to be inspired in decorating our spaces, whether they’re on the beach or inland. I love his style! He has a fresh new look…
The 2010 Ultimate Beach House: Seabrook,Washington
For the last few years my family and I have rented vacation homes in the summer. We’ve vacationed in the mountains and on the beach, but one place I would love to stay, is on the coast in the winter. The 2010 Ultimate Beach House presented by Coastal Living, is just what I have in mind of a northern woodsy beach…
My Dream Home Builder
Joe Farrell’s childhood dream was to build houses and it’s inspiring to see that his dream has come true. He primarily builds luxury homes in the Hamptons, which is located on the East End of New York. The Hamptons are the summer haven for New York’s rich and famous, from Wall Street executives to celebrities. The talk show host,…
Lee Ann Thorton: Style and Comfort
Lee Ann Thornton started her career designing children’s rooms in Los Angeles. She now specializes in high-end residential projects in Greenwich Connecticut where her firm is located. Her beautiful and elegant design projects include homes in Greenwich, New York, Los Angeles, Rhode Island, and Nantucket. Her inspiration is to create comfortable classic designs with a modern update. Her website…
What I’m Loving Now
Nautical Striped Tops from J Crew White Watch from Michael Kors New York Print Spiced Chestnut Candle and Dish Soap from Williams Sonoma Giant Halloween Caramel Apple from Williams Sonoma
James Radin: Blue and White
James Radin is an interior designer and is said to be the mastermind decorator of the beach house in the movie Something’s Gotta Give. I would have loved to have stumbled across his website when I first started the renovation of my home. His use of light blue sofas is a confirmation to me that…
Urban Beauty Inspired by Something’s Gotta Give
The movie Something’s Gotta Give is continuing to stir up decorating emotions. The idea behind the design of this urban apartment,which overlooks the Manhattan skyline, is that it is a continuation of the love story between Harry (Jack Nicholson) and Erica (Diane Keaton). The designers were inspired to create a space for them now that…