Petersburg: Historic Preservation Could Bolster Flagging Economy
The Centre Hill Mansion in Petersburg is open to the public Many of you know I recently married a wonderful man who not only makes me happy [...]
A Design for Thankfulness
We all know that this is the month to reflect on being thankful – and for me, there is so much to be grateful for. The following gratitude list [...]
New York’s Stunning Holiday Design Inspirations
(Photo Courtesy of douglaslittle.com) There’s no place like New York for the holidays. Particularly for a design freak like me. I was fortunate to have had an apartment in [...]
Early American Furniture at UCLA Extension
It was great fun for me to lecture twice – once in October and again in November – on Early American Furniture at UCLA Extension. I do this lecture [...]
The South of France Trip in October was a delight for all.
The Klimt and Vienna exhibit at Carrières de Lumières in Les Baux Our art and architecture tour in the South of France in October was a delight [...]
Ace Hotel: Young, Hip & Historically Preserved
(Photo by Spencer Lowell) I confess: There are times I lose hope that we can imbue our young people with a reverence for our history, for the need to [...]
“Early American Furniture” Lecture Nov. 8 at UCLA
An early 19th-century Charles Lannuier sofa, White House Red Room I’m excited that I will be lecturing on Early American Furniture at UCLA Extension from 10 a.m. [...]
Mark Your Calendars: Mexico Art & Architecture Tour!
Street Scene in San Miguel de Allende My dear friend Philip Gill, a wonderfully talented designer and Latin America expert, and I are planning a delicious architecture [...]
The South of France: 20 Years Later
Unité d’Habitation in Marseille What a difference 20 years makes! In 1994 I took an art and architecture tour of the South of France as a student [...]
“Sit Down, Darling. . . Let’s Talk Design!”
I’m thrilled to announce that I am partnering with my dear friend and super-talented designer Ian Patrick on a new venture: A sassy YouTube show we’re calling “Sit Down, [...]