Modern Mix!   Here at Fieldstone Hill, I often describe my style as “farmhouse simplicity mixed with high-gloss glamour.” When I first heard the term “Modern Mix,” it confirmed why Eddie and I are friends! And, of course, as I started diving into Eddie’s Modern Mix book, I immediately resonated with the idea of tossing out […]

I dedicate this post to brass. which I shall now rename: Art Brass. Some people are still under the delusion that brass is passé. This is not the brass of the massed produced McMansions of the 80’s. And we are NOT talking boob lights here, people. Brass has turned sculptural. Brass is now art and […]

I am thrilled to be featured as one of Better Homes and Gardens’ expert designers. As promised, I am once again linking over to another article that I wrote for BHG’s expert advice series. This article will walk you through the steps for getting out of a decorating rut! Some of the steps are so simple that […]

I am an Italia-phile. I am 50% Italian by blood, but, people, I can relate to this funny pic with 100% of every fiber of my being: Just be thankful you are not my calm German husband who has to deal with my hot and cold roller-coasters! * * * I have been to Italy […]