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…
Trick-or-Treat in Style
The Feed Foundation is offering their first ever Trick-or-Treat bags that are being sold exclusively through HSN. I first learned about the FEED bags last year and it’s an inspiration to see how the foundation has grown. These bags are part of a project to help feed children in need around the world. According to Feed:…
Tory Burch’s White Kitchen
Clothing designer Tory Burch may be best known for her chic clothing line, but it also seems like she has designer taste at home. I came across this online article while I was searching for white kitchens. I always wondered what her kitchen would look like and I wasn’t taken by surprise. It’s as elegant as I thought it would be. Located…
HGTV 2008 Dream Home
My mother and I had the pleasure of taking a tour of the HGTV Dream Home 2008 in Key Largo, Florida. We were allowed to take as many pictures as we wanted and I am glad we did! These are just a sampling of the 150 photos we took. This is the view from the back of the house. The family room had…
FALLING IN LOVE WITH THE TIMELESS SOMETHING’S GOTTA GIVE BEACH HOUSE
(updated 6.18.24) Back in 2010, I fell head over heels for the gorgeous beach house in Something’s Gotta Give. The home, with its elegant yet relaxed Hamptons style, quickly became a dream for many, myself included. Little did I know then, this classic design would not only endure but evolve into an iconic aesthetic that still…