Turquoise and Azure: the Sea and Sky in Tuscan Style and Design

Mary Freeland | March 12, 2010

Oftentimes Tuscan palettes get stuck on the colors of the earth—golden fields, green trees, and red soil—and forget the balancing tones of the calming sea and sky. For a truly harmonious Tuscan home, it’s important to integrate all the colors of the Tuscan landscape, including blues, into your design.

A Sweet Tuscan Retreat

Mary Freeland | February 17, 2010

No matter what your design aesthetic something we can most certainly all agree on is the value of time spent relaxing. In a world where so much of what we do is harried and laced with things that infuse our days with stress taking time out to enjoy a the luxury of retreat is essential to living well.

Bringing the Outdoors in: Tuscan Décor Is Firmly Grounded in the Local Countryside and Landscape

Mary Freeland | February 5, 2010

Tucked between the Mediterranean Sea and the Apennines Mountains of central Italy, Tuscany is a region balanced between craggy mountains and tranquil sea. With this stunning contrast between land and water, it’s no wonder that Tuscans turned to the great outdoors for inspiration when it came to decorating the indoors!

Choosing The Bedroom Paint Colors For Your Dream Bedroom

Robert Anthony | June 19, 2009

Making your bedroom the best it can be often comes down to the color of paint you choose.