In Praise of Painted Furniture.
The wonderful design on this chest is the perfect blend of classic and modern. I found this pagoda lantern at Home Goods and had it painted and glazed in a soft white. A pair of them ended up at a...
View ArticleMeeting “Mr. B” !
What a thrill it was to attend the great Mario Buatta’s lecture at the Philadelphia Design center in November! Without a doubt this man is the king of decorating, (he modestly denies this.) From...
View ArticleAt Christmastime…It’s All in the Details.
This year’s tree is my usual array of family ornaments, baubles and old fashioned colored lights! One of my favorite things about it is the ‘stand” fashioned from a Chinese blue and white jardinere....
View ArticleWelcome to The J List
Hello J-Listers! I’m back after a short “winter break” and am very pleased to launch my next video. I hope you enjoy my video below where you will learn about my philosophies on what defines a good...
View ArticleSpring Decorating
After the long winter we’ve all endured, it is a joy to turn our thoughts toward Spring at last! In conceptualizing each episode I hope not only to focus on the season at hand, but offer everyday...
View ArticleTablescapes Video
One simple formula has a variety of uses around your home Hello everyone! In my latest video post, I share with you my all-time favorite strategy for creating beautiful “tablescapes” around your home....
View ArticleInterior Design Talk Part 1 – Inspiring Reads
3 of My Favorite Books on Interior Design Hello J listers! There’s still time for some good relaxing reads before the summer slips away. In this latest video I review three of my favorites for design...
View ArticleInterior Designer, Jeff West Featured on WRDE Arts & Ent. Report
The August 27th episode of the WRDE Arts & Entertainment Report featured an interview with Interior Designer Jeff West. I am very proud to be featured in this news segment on home and garden. In...
View ArticleCozy Interior Selections for Autumn
Introducing The J List’s “Autumn A List” Autumn is the season where we all seem to return “home”. Our attention turns to our creature comforts and the warmth they bring as we begin to “nest” once more....
View ArticleBright Ideas for Autumn Video
Table Lamps and Decorating Tips for Fall Autumn is upon us and in this episode I showcase a few of my favorite finds for lamps this Fall. Lighting adds instant warmth to a room, and there’s really no...
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