Design is a constant challenge to balance comfort with luxe, the practical with the desirable.
– Donna Karan

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A Favorite Design Quote

To me, this is a meaningful quote because it’s so true that interior designers strive to achieve balance between aesthetics and functionality.

Legendary Alvar Aalto

Legendary Alvar Aalto

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...
An Amazing Day at the Museum

An Amazing Day at the Museum

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...
Creamy Off-White Trim Colors

Creamy Off-White Trim Colors

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...