“Design is a constant challenge to balance comfort with luxe, the practical with the desirable.”
– Donna Karan
Read more by Anne Cummins | Mar 28, 2015 | Interior Design, Miscellanea
To me, this is a meaningful quote because it’s so true that interior designers strive to achieve balance between aesthetics and functionality.
by Anne Cummins | Mar 24, 2015 | Architecture, Miscellanea
While meandering through the gift shop at the Corning Museum of Glass recently (the gift shop is more like a wonderful gallery) I happened to see a photo of a familiar face – architect Alvar Aalto. Aalto (1898 – 1976) was a Finnish architect and designer, and I became... 
by Anne Cummins | Mar 21, 2015 | Architecture, Miscellanea
I just had the good fortune to visit the Corning Museum of Glass on the opening day of the new Contemporary Art + Design Wing, designed by Thomas Phifer and Partners. The new wing ties in seamlessly to the existing galleries and public spaces, and showcases a... 
by Anne Cummins | Mar 13, 2015 | Colors, Interior Design
Following up on my blog about white paint colors are thoughts about using creamy off-whites for interior trim. The softer, creamier off-white colors complement wall colors such as taupe, beige and brown, plum and burgundy, sage green and gold. They also tie in well...