Feng Shui for the Kitchen

22 Nov

Susan Serra Cooking is like painting or writing a song. Just as there are only so many notes or colors, there are only so many flavors – it’s how you combine them that sets you apart. – Wolfgang Puck, Chef … Read More »

Dining Chairs and Optimal Comfort

7 Nov

Magnolia Hall A chair’s function is not just to provide a place to sit, it is to provide a medium for self-expression. – Evan Davis, British Economist I was dining at a Mexican restaurant in West Hollywood once, and the … Read More »

Books, and Where to Put Them

27 Sep

Elle Decor Books are awfully decorative, don’t you think? – Gloria Upson from Auntie Mame, by Patrick Dennis I absolutely love books!  When I was a child, my mom would take me with her to bookstores and libraries all the … Read More »

A Feng Shui Birthday

19 Sep

The Old Design Shop The more you praise and celebrate life, the more there is in life to celebrate. – Oprah Winfrey. Birthdays are funny things. Some people really like them and have big celebrations. Others prefer to skip the … Read More »