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Design Crush: Lotus Chandelier
With sophistication and surprisingly delicate look considering its size, this grand lotus chandelier creates elegance in any room. Created by Currey & Co., the grand lotus chandelier gets its aesthetic from a combination of craftsmanship and an antique contemporary silver leaf finish — I love its warmth. This light is skillfully fashioned from wrought iron, an unusual interpretation of the blossom upon which Asian deities are known to pose. The six-light fixture measures 30 inches in diameter and is adjustable in height, so this piece is good sized for a larger dining table. It is also available in an antique gold finish....
Delight in Design: Summer Picnic
Summertime means warm evenings with fireflies, outdoor swimming, and time with family. I love a summer picnic, in particular, with grilled meats, fresh fruit, and iced tea. It's a wonderful opportunity to catch up in a relaxed atmosphere while enjoying the sunshine. But when you go on a summer picnic, you have to think comfort. No stiletto heels in the grass and no long pants! This is especially true in Texas, where it can be hotter than blue blazes on a July afternoon. So I put together a summer picnic outfit that's big on style and designed for cool comfort,...
Color Crush: Waterlilies by Claude Monet
Claude Monet's waterlilies are his most iconic works, about 250 oil paintings depicting his home's garden in Giverny, France. They were the main focus of the last 30 years of his life and they are instantly recognizable. My Color Crush color palette for this week looks at The Waterlily Pond with Japanese Bridge, painted in 1899 by Monet. Amazingly, he planted the waterlilies on a lark, but once they became established, they became his primary source of inspiration. He wrote, "I saw, all of a sudden, that my pond had become enchanted... Since then, I have had no other model." I can...