All-glass stairs, made popular by architect Peter Brohlin’s for the iconic Fifth Avenue Apple Store in New York, have started to show up in many a home. These stairways are luxury products, often running north of $100,000. However, for those who want a fresh, contemporary interior with the most recent materials, assemblies and technology, a… Continue reading Clear Staircases — They're a Real Glass Act

Three decades back, contract builder Roger Lawrence constructed his fantasy home house along the shores of Lake Travis, just west of Austin, Texas. In the past 16 decades, Lawrence has lived and built in three houses. This newest three-story project may be the one that he settles in for the long haul, even though, because… Continue reading Contemporary Lakeside Jewel in Texas

What to do with lake perspectives that are awe-inspiring? Make the most of them, needless to say, by filling just about every single room with enormous windows and French doors. That’s what architect John DaSilva did to a stunning Cape Cod, Massachusetts, vacation home for a family of six. But he didn’t stop there. Mixing… Continue reading Playful and Cozy in Cape Cod

The other day at a favorite Mexican restaurant, my family and I were thrilled by the sudden appearance of a well-known mariachi band, there as a portion of this restaurant’s 10th-anniversary party. The food was divine, and the music was wonderful, and the experience set me in the mood for all things Mexican. As my… Continue reading 15 Ways to Make Your Home Speak Spanish

Normally the mix of antlers and house decor conjures up visions of significant log lodges outside in Jackson Hole. While these can be warm and charming rustic spaces, I was astonished what a key word search of “antler” turned up for me on . Designers are working antlers into all kinds of spaces, and utilizing… Continue reading Decorating Details: Antlers Branch Outside