Mrs. James Ward Thorne was both a lady of means and passion.
Design Log
Save Room! – Designing a New Restaurant in the Country
CrossRoads Food Shop, in Hillsdale, NY has the food thing down. Chef David Wurth is a master cook, with a special interest in farm-to-table fare.
Beautiful Venice, Beautiful Book
Not long after devastating floods in 1966, Save Venice, an American non-profit was created to help preserve its treasures for future generations.
Marquetry – Masterpieces in Wood
Painting, gilding, tooled leather, carving, parchment, mirror, shagreen – you name it. One form that seems to be linked with every age is marquetry.
Design Miami: Africa Takes the Spotlight
For the past few years, I’ve joined the art-and-design-loving hordes for the annual December pilgrimage to Miami Beach for Art Basel and Design Miami.
Anatomy of a Dining Room
With the table set, candles lit, the hum of friendly conversation and the aroma and taste of lovingly prepared food ~ that’s when a dining room really sparkles.
