The Lord Baltimore Hotel in Departures
The Spring 2014 issue of Departures Magazine features a story on the renovation of the historic Lord Baltimore Hotel in downtown Baltimore, MD with the help of designer Scott Sanders whose signature American style updated this classic landmark. For extensive insight into the hotel's redesign be sure to check out our upcoming summer publication, The Insider Guide to the New Lord Baltimore Hotel and Baltimore, Too! . . .
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Happy Earth Day!
Happy Earth Day! Coming this summerComfort Zone: Creating the Eco-Elegant Interior by Trudy Dujardin, a LEED-accredited interior designer and expert on ecological design. . . .
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Out There - Allure 04/14
The fabulously successful Maria Gabriela Brito is featured in this month's issue of Allure providing tips on selecting art for your home! Find her alluring? Get more of Maria and her company, Lifestyling, in her book, Out There: Design, Art, Travel, Shopping. . . .
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My Best Advice for Graduates: Never Give Up!
I was honored to speak at the Art Institute of Houston graduation ceremony. My best piece of advice for the students, a spin on the classicNever Give Up.I decided I was going to be in Architectural Digest. I couldn't imagine how I was ever going to make that happen, at the time I was still selling vacuum cleaners door to door (a great lesson in rejection). I decided the best place to start was at the top. I was going to meet Paige Rense, then Editor-in-Chief of Architectural Digest. I wrot . . .
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"Still Life With Jack Ceglic" - The East Hampton Star
The East Hampton Star features Jack Ceglic discussing his portraits, his home in East Hampton, and his involvement in the iconic Dean & Deluca. View the full story here and be sure to get your copy of his book, Jack. . . .
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Catch A Moment of Luxury: How to Create A Classic Christmas Table
We recently uncovered some 'lost' never before seen Moment of Luxury footage. I thought Christmas would be the perfect time to begin sharing these videos with you. In this particular video I offer some ideas on how to decorate your holiday table:Helpful Hints:1) Heighten the Drama2) Commit to a color scheme3) Shop for expensive-looking but wallet friendly buys throughout the yearFor more tabletop decorating tips click here!Wishing you a very Merry and Classic Christmas and a Happy New . . .
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The Art of the Written Word Gets Trendy
There are so many ways to say things these days - email, Twitter, text, Facebook, Instagram. But at the end of the day there is nothing more meaningful than finding a handwritten note in your mailbox. It represents how thoughtful someone was to sit down and write a personal note to you. I have received handwritten notes from clients, friends, and even a President of the United States - and I save them all because they are so special. Thankfully in this digital age, stationary and paper produ . . .
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Bill On the Go
The past few weeks have flown by quite literally. I've spent a great deal of time up in the air, flying between job sites and exciting design events in New York, Los Angeles, and Houston. Last week alone was 6 cities in 6 days! (San Antonio, Houston, Newport Beach, Nice, Frankfort, and topped off by a quick trip to Moscow.) What an amazing time we live in where this is possible! Below enjoy some wonderful snapshots from my travels.Celebrating with Mrs. Sherle Wagner in Los Angeles.A drippi . . .
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Eye on Design: Bill in the News
The month of April was a good one to say the least - packed with magazine covers, speaking engagements, and awards. I have a gorgeous cover on this month's Luxe Magazine. I was also the honored recipient of Decorative Center Houston's Stars of Design Lifetime Achievement Award. Enjoy some pictures from April's event as well as the best sound bites from our stellar panel discussion. All in all quite a month! - BillThis month's Luxe Magazine cover, Houston addition.Decorative Center . . .
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Bill's Day in NYC
New York is one of the meccas of the interior design world. I am lucky to visit often, enjoying both the obvious and obscure charms of the city, favorite foodie stops, and of course making sure I absorb the wealth of resources and inspiration it offers. Here's a snapshot of my schedule from last week's visit, it truly is the city that never sleeps!9:30 A.M. Shopping for carpets with the entire Stark family (Steven, Chad, Ashley, and John Stark)! Such a treat!11:30 A.M.Quick stop for gr . . .
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How to Go Antiquing Without Losing Your Mind: Round Top, TX
Antiquing is one of the many things that makes my job as an interior designer rewarding and a lot of fun. Whether I'm in the flea markets of Paris or the sprawling antique fair at Round Top, digging for hidden treasure from days long gone is a fascinating mix of history and vision as I find the perfect pieces for my clients. Here are three tips I use when antiquing and some pictures I snapped at Round Top this week:1) Plan ahead - part of the fun of antiquing is finding the unexpected but . . .
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