They call designer Mary Ann Williams the "Queen of Felt". She uses the material to create stunning flokati rug…
Month: March 2008
A Static Cling Solution
I revealed to you my unusual love of laundry in Stay on the Line, and my musings on our general obsession with whitening…
For My Fellow Shoe Lovers
Confession: I have a bit of a shoe fetish. This can be explained by one very simple fact. I hate my feet. So I compensat…
Embroidered Elegance
I usually pass up springy florals and pastels in favor of a bolder, more tailored appearance. But this season, I have de…
Tea Garden
Why use an everyday tea bag when you can watch a redolent tea flower bloom instead? There is plenty to love about the ar…
The Hidden Dangers of 'Fragrance'
Developing a keen eye for ingredients is a big help to navigating the chemical world of beauty products. Even in so-call…
Breakfast Becomes Biofuel?
The latest innovation in alternative energy is oat fuel. I read the first line of this article at SmartPlanet – an…
Dreaming of Artisan Applique
I often dream of traveling to India to have my pick of the exotic upholstery textiles that remain so elusive in the Stat…