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Color Crush: Leaf Peeping

Autumn's vibrant colors inspire many to go leaf peeping around the United States, seeking out the beautiful foliage that starts to blaze with color as weather gets cooler. Fall starts this Saturday, Sept. 22, and you can bet the trees — and leaf peepers — are ready to start the fun! In New England, leap peeping is most prevalent in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. But those aren't the only places to go. In the Mid-Atlantic, many people plan roadtrips around New York's Adirondack and Catskill Mountains, as well as the Finger Lakes region. There's even leaf peeping...

Design Crush: Midcentury Modern Oak Dresser

The clean lines and stylized look of this midcentury modern oak dresser offers a one-of-a-kind look for the bedroom or other room in a home. This week's Design Crush is the Theodore Alexander Collins quarter oak veneer dished handle dresser. Nine drawers are self closing and are lined with felt and the piece has slightly splayed legs. The overall aesthetic feels both modern and iconic at the same time, a contemporary take on a classic look and the design succeeds admirable. It is good-sized, measuring 84.5 by 21.5 by 33 inches. What do you think of this midcentury modern oak dresser?...

Delight in Design: Cocktails with Clients

When an interior design job is complete, it's time to celebrate! For this Delight in Design, I created a smart, stylish outfit for cocktails with clients. The emerald green is so saturated and lovely in the dress — I love it. The navy accents in the strappy sandals and handbag create an analogous color scheme, two colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. These schemes match well and create serene and comfortable designs, pleasing to the eye. Here are the details: Oscar de la Renta stretch wool dress in emerald green Alexandre Birman Clarita snakeskin and velvet...