Personalizing an item with a monogram dates back to the 19th century when ladies hand stitched their married initials onto their trousseau pieces. It fell
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The ability to trompe-l’œil or “deceive the eye” was a highly prized artistic skill of ancient Greek and Roman painters. The ability to fool one with a
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Inspired by this surprising photo of adorable bobcat cubs, captured on a Kiawah Island home security camera, I felt compelled to explore the Big Cat
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I was fortunate to play tourist in my own town this week at the beautiful 18th century Middleton Place plantation. Listed as a National Historic Landmark,
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There was much to enjoy on a recent visit to the ancient port town of Marseille, France. Considered France’s largest city on the Mediterranean coast
Read MoreAt a recent interior design conference in Santa Fe, I was able to carve out some time to enjoy the unique offerings of this enchanting,
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Nothing is more relaxing than soaking in a hot bath. Throw in some essential oils and a few aromatherapy candles and you have an inexpensive
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Italy’s Lake Como has been a prominent vacation retreat for the fabulous and wealthy since Roman times. With miles of picturesque coastline, charming villages, and
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At the recent ASID Chapter Leadership Conference in Boston, Massachusetts, we were able to carve out some time from the training sessions, to visit with
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Through the years, the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church has endured slavery, laws to prevent members from worshiping, and the destruction by white mobs.
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