Mary Freeland | March 9, 2010
I was browsing through the bookstore looking for a coffee table book with the famous sites of Tuscany and came across a book that looked interesting, “100 Places In Italy Every Woman Should Go” by Susan Van Allen. It is a wealth of information about where to go to truly experience the best Italy has to offer.
Mary Freeland | March 6, 2010
When you’re imagining the perfect Tuscan landscape, what color stands out the most? In many cases, it’s the rusty hues of the terra-cotta colored soil of the fields. The same goes for most Tuscan living rooms—the color that jumps out in small bursts is the rich red of painted pottery, wall art details, and more.
Mary Freeland | February 21, 2010
Simply filling your home to overflowing with Mediterranean-inspired materials, art, and motifs won’t bring your home that warm and inviting Tuscan feel. Balance is the key in any decor style!
Mary Freeland | February 12, 2010
Walk into a Tuscan home, and you’re probably treading on a floor of local stone. Admire a Tuscan table or shelf, and you’re likely looking at a wood harvested nearby. Eat a meal on Tuscan pottery and your plate will often be made from local clay and decorated with olive branches, flowers, or grapevines—just like view out the window.
Mary Freeland | February 3, 2010
Bringing elements of Tuscany into your home through design and decor creates a warm, relaxed atmosphere whilst also being both inviting and elegant. This holds true for bringing the foods of Italy’s breadbasket to your table. Tuscany has been an agrarian society since before the Roman era. In this fertile cypress tree and vineyard dotted [...]
Mary Freeland | January 22, 2010
If Tuscan design has its foundations in Etruscan architecture, then you can think of the Renaissance period as the time when the details were added and the rough edges were smoothed out. Following the so-called Dark Ages, the Renaissance was a period of cultural rebirth.
Mary Freeland | January 9, 2010
The start of a new year is a time for celebration, resolutions, and reflection. As you look back on 2009 and head into the beginning of a new decade, what better time is there to redecorate your home with the style, color, and cheer of the Tuscan countryside.
Mary Freeland | December 6, 2009
Looking for the ideal gift for your mother, sister, or best friend? Why not consider beautiful, elegant Tuscan decorating accessories. A perfect addition to any décor, Mediterranean-inspired accents and accessories are a great idea for the fashion-minded friends and relatives on your list!
Mary Freeland | November 5, 2009
One of the hallmarks of Tuscan design is simplicity: unadorned natural materials, uncomplicated color palettes, and straightforward lines. It also means no clutter, mess, or disorder. By not overdoing it, Tuscan décor provides the inspiration for a comfortable, serene home.
Mary Freeland | October 23, 2009
Tuscan design is all about creating unity between the natural world and the interior of your home, about knocking down the walls that separate us from the beauty of the outdoors… Of course, you could literally demolish your walls, but a simpler—and certainly warmer during the winter months—solution is to use natural elements and scenery in your decorating scheme.
