Harp & Crown
Early in 2023 I had a whirlwind stay in Philadelphia resulting in a whirlwind romance with Harp & Crown. I had the pleasure of visiting this charming, inviting and full of character
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Castello di Amorosa
“Wondrous: that is to be marveled at: extraordinary. a wondrous feat”, as defined by merriam webster.com. I visited Castello di Amorosa “Costello” this past September
Angler SF
Ever wonder if energy is a thing?! I am a believer when I walk into Angler SF, “Angler”. Angler is one of my favourite restaurants. How is it possible that a vegetarian
RH San Francisco
During a recent stay at a city I called home for a year, I visited Restoration Hardware San Francisco, The Gallery at the Historic Bethlehem Steel Building, “RH SF”. And let me
Baroque in Europe
Baroque is a continuation of the Renaissance, as it is a style that takes the Renaissance and adds a sculptural element. Furthermore, this style is characterized by wealth and power. The
Design Inspiration Sources
A starting point for inspiration can be a painting, a quilt, a box. These items provide an aesthetic sense. Any source of a good colour palette serves as a source of inspiration. Other
Colour Representation
Emotional affects of colour: RED ORANGE YELLOW PURPLE BLUE GREEN BROWN WHITE BLACK Information courtesy of New York School of Interior Design “Color for Interiors” class lecture
NOTAN: the interaction of light and dark
Notan, is of Japanese origin and is defined as the harmonization of dark and light. Western ideology focuses on the actual design, in comparison to the background or unused space. The
Focal Points & Schemes
FOCAL POINTS Focal points can be developed in the following ways: The eye goes to the area where the most pattern or where the darkest or brightest area within the space resides. Affecting
Design Elements
A point on a blank paper is a basic form of visual expression. Our mind desires meaning for the point to have meaning assigned to it. Meaning equates to the relationship of the point to the