This iconic chair was designed by Ludwig Mies Van der Rohe in 1929 for the World Arts Fair held in Barcelona, Spain. He was an important architect in the early 20th century and was commissioned by the German government to design the German Pavilion. He also took on the task of designing furniture that would be suitable for the space. These chairs … [Read more...]
Dressed For Dinner
Anniversaries are occasions to celebrate. Twenty-five years of marriage is a milestone and should be treated with beauty and glamour. Silver not only represents a quarter century of wedded bliss, it can turn an ordinary table into a fabulous one. A successful monochromatic look is difficult to achieve. The mahogany dining table offers a … [Read more...]
Room at the Top — BCSH
Coming up with a design scheme is the most fun part of interior design. When I work on a Showhouse, I can really let the creative juices flow. Designers love to do them because (generally) the sky is the limit. For the 2009 Breast Cancer Showhouse in Milwaukee, Susan and I came up with our own “client”. A young, hip, twenty-something female … [Read more...]
Green With Envy
A daring splash of lime green served up this out of the ordinary St. Patrick's Day dinner. Glittery black felt served as the table cloth (washable, inexpensive and can be cut to fit any size table). Instead of chargers, I used bright green wood placemats. Of course flowers and candles are always on my table. This time I chose potted … [Read more...]
Plan A Party Month
March is “Plan-A-Party” month. Who doesn’t want to have a party and celebrate after the long winter we’ve had? It’s time to celebrate warm weather and melting snow. It’s time to come out of hibernation and celebrate with friends over food. It’s time to get out the china and linens and celebrate spring. There’s the rub: get out the china and … [Read more...]