Tagged: Kelly Wearstler

Design Legends Series Part Three: Dorothy Draper

After studying up on Dorothy Draper I feel that visual imagery is the best way to understand her work. A beautiful woman who’s personal glamour was projected fearlessly into her “baroque fantasy” style of decorating.             Dorothy’s mix of patterns, cultures, and use of pure imagination created iconic interiors that […]

Black Magic

Black is not a color it is actually the absence of color. Black evokes many emotions while exuding sheer confidence. Black is elegant, sophisticated, mysterious and sexy. Why did John Singer Sargent paint his muse Madame X in black? He saw all of these qualities in her.           The use of […]

Pretty Perfect

Don’t just stack that porcelain and put the silver in the closet. Enjoy it everyday by incorporating it into your cabinetry plans or make a closet a special space. Creatively displaying your finery will increase your chances of pulling it out daily. A modern backdrop can give new life to antique serving pieces. My favorite […]