New & Noteworthy

For me the perfect cocktail party is one where I actually have a good time and my guests leave feeling happy, feted and thoroughly entertained. My partner, Patrick, and I don’t throw many parties so when we do we like to do it “right.” God knows we are all so busy these days that one [...]

There are but a few colleagues that I truly connect with in terms of their approach to design, inspiration, spirituality, and life in general. I venture to say that Barbara Barry is now the biggest name in design, and the one that I admire the most. If she had nothing to do with my industry, [...]

When it comes to interior design, magazines can only convey a portion of the story. Photos are only two dimensional, and although a writer’s words might be very descriptive, the reader gets a condensed report on what the author has encountered. It’s not only about how it looks; to truly experience just how amazing a [...]

Just a few years ago I got a call from a couple that I had already worked for in San Francisco and the Big Island of Hawaii. They were interested in purchasing another home on the Nevada side of Lake Tahoe. They were considering one house that they felt was a good fit, and asked [...]

I hate to admit it, but my longtime partner Patrick and I watch way too much HGTV. We primarily tune in to the real estate oriented programs; International House Hunters and Selling New York are favorites, but we watch plenty of the interior design stuff too. I’ve even appeared on a couple of their shows. What [...]

A few decades back I was partnered with the now, I’m deeply sad to say, deceased Peter Donnelly. Peter was a highly acclaimed theater producer and was involved both professionally and personally with a most fascinating group of people, Lily Tomlin included. I have adored Lily since her characters took root on Laugh In (if [...]