First, a few words on sponsors: Although I resisted taking on advertisers for many years, I did change policy for several reasons. One reason was I realized that I was not accepting as many designs jobs as before because the blog took up so much of my time. Now, the ads help to compensate for that lost time. But, secondly, another important factor drove me to reconsider having ads. I started...
Tuesday, 31 July 2012
Friday, 27 July 2012
This is Houston? No Seagrass? No Slipcovers?
Posted on 13:23 by Unknown

What? A house in Houston without seagrass or slipcovers and no shabby, faux antiques???? Seriously? The new Luxe magazine, Houston edition, has the most gorgeous cover. It stopped me cold and I ripped it open, looking for the house that this beautiful check-laden room belonged to. If you are from Houston, you might have seen the article – but if not, I want to share it with you. The cover is a...
Tuesday, 24 July 2012
Dear Miss Cote de Texas: Flatscreen Issues
Posted on 00:55 by Unknown

Lady with Her Maidservant Holding a Letter, c. 1667 Oil on canvas, 89,5 x 78,1 cm. Frick Collection, New YorkHalf the fun of the Dear Miss Cote de Texas series is finding the art work to go with it. This choice is by Jan Vermeer and was painted in 1667. “The mistress' expression reveals the uncertainties of love that disrupt the serenity of ordered existence. The mistress' controlled demeanor and fashionable wardrobe seems to suggest...
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