https://www.devolkitchens.com/kitchens/haberdashers-kitchen-0/barleycroft-kitchen Those of you who read my last post may have noticed an...

Photos by Barbara Clare A number of months ago as my friend Susan, (a terrific Durham realtor, check her out! susanherst.com), was...

Photos by Barbara Clare When Ray and I bought our house, it had no foyer. Once you stepped through the front door, you'd see the wee...

Mea culpa. I've dropped off the color map for awhile, as I've been distracted by our kitchen remodel. Being on hand for crews coming and...

A number of years ago, my husband, Ray, and I renovated the central area of our home where there were two cramped rooms. We removed the...

Each spring, I marvel at the beauty of our universe. And every spring I say to myself, "THIS is the BEST spring ever." The magic...

My friend Jim is a brilliant artisan who's motivated by creative challenges. Over the years, he's created gorgeous, dynamic photographs,...

Recently, I trotted over to a local Pottery Barn to purchase some throw pillow covers for our den sofa. Once at the mall, I glanced over...

White is ubiquitous in interior design. For decades, anytime you pick up an interior design magazine or browse a design zine on the web,...

Some of the best things in my life have come to me when I wasn't looking for them - my husband, my home, and many of my friends, to name...