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Archive

Listed are the posts for October 2009.

Another Great Halloween Costume Idea: Philadelphia Phillies

With the Phillies in the World Series for the second year in a row, there is no better time to show your support and love for the team than now! We are headed back to the fall classic, and this time, game 4 falls on Halloween night.
So, who better to dress as in Philadelphia then [...]


Modernica Case Study Alpine Series Bed AKA My Dream Bed

If I could have any bed in the world, it would be the Alpine Series Bed by Modernica. The Eames inspired bentwood walnut, the tilted headboard for comfort, and the low profile are all to much to resist. But, at $2895 a pop, this bed will have to remain a dream.
If anyone does end up [...]


Noble American Cookery Featured in Elle Decor

When the September issue of Elle Decor landed in my mailbox, I couldn’t help but get giddy with excitement.  It’s my style Bible.  I must admit, however, that it breaks my heart a bit each time I read an issue and Philadelphia has been stiffed again.
Granted, we’re not as design-forward as NYC or L.A., but [...]


The New Barnes Foundation Parkway Home Unveiled; Twitter is a-flutter with Opinions

With the recent release of the design for the new home of the Barnes Foundation, the city of Philadelphia is aflutter with opinions and thoughts - just look at all the tweets on the subject: Barnes a Twitter
According to Inga Saffron, the architecture critic for the Philadelphia Inquirer, in her article, Tallying up the worth [...]


Philadelphia Freelance Interior Designer For Hire

A Recent Bedroom Project - Center City Residence

I am now working as a freelance interior designer in Philadelphia. After receiving a Bachelors of Arts degree from Tulane University, I attended Parsons School of Design where I studied Interior Design. Once completing my two year AAS program, I worked for two years at Sean Johnson Interior Decoration, a [...]


A Home that Floats? The Newest Way to Brave a Hurricane

Going to Tulane University, meeting my fiance at school, and getting married in the St. Louis Cathedral next September have all brought the city of New Orleans close to my heart.  That’s why learning of a “floating home” made me want to jump when I read Inhabitat this afternoon.
Brad Pitt’s Make it Right Foundation is [...]