Five Floors of Luxury on Beacon Street

A few weeks ago I had the absolute pleasure of touring a beautiful home on Boston's famed Beacon Street. How did I get an invitation? Well it just so happens that my good friend, Jerry Arcari, owner of the award-winning Landry & Arcari Oriental Rugs & Carpeting in Boston, MA, created and curated the floor coverings for all five floors of the luxurious townhouse. The floors, all from The Dabbieri Collection, consisted of silk rugs, leather floor tiles, wool carpeting, and so much more!

I took a few photos (not sure if that was appropriate) because I just couldn't stand not sharing with all my friends on DesigningLuxury.com! So, here's a quick tour...

One of the many balconies facing out to Beacon Street.

The beautiful kitchen sitting area was laced with grey marble!

One of the many sitting rooms featuring beautiful rugs and a grand piano.

Our hosts served delicious Blood Orange Martinis, all catering by Davio's.

One of the 6ish bathrooms I counted. I say 6ish because I think I lost count!

And finally, a picture of the outside of Landry & Arcari in Boston, MA.

Landry and Arcari, one of my favorite floor covering showrooms, was founded in 1938. There are actually two showrooms - one in Boston's Back Bay and another in Salem, MA. With the largest selection of handwoven rugs in New England, I'm always overwhelmed by the beauty that lies in a wonderfully crafted floor covering. Jerry loves to feature fine antiques, formal and traditional designs, tribal rugs and kilims, and Tibetan and other contemporary rugs. They also design and weave custom rug for their more adventurous clients.

If you're in the area I highly recommend stopping by!

The Most Beautiful Gold-Kissed Interiors

More and more, I'm finding elemental interiors shimmering with gold. When tastefully and brilliantly implemented, the use of gold is enticingly warm, soothing, and relaxing.

Decor Pad: Gold Accents

Graham and Green: White and Gold Light Pendants

Kristen Hutchins Designs: Gold Infused Living Room

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Top 10 Websites for Design Inspiration

I share interior design inspiration almost daily on the official Designing Luxury Facebook and Twitter pages. I share because I believe that beautiful interior design is a gift - one that can not only change environments, but people.

Today, I want to pass the impetus along. If you love my elegant daily design posts, here's a list of top 10 websites I frequent for inspiration. Feel free to add yours to this post via comment. I'm always on the look out for another muse!

1. Glo | Living: glo.msn.com/living/all.living
2. Elle Decor: elledecor.com
3. Design Spotter: designspotter.com
4. Remodelista: remodelista.com
5. ASID Icon: icon.asid.org
6. Guardian | Lifestyle: guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/homes
7. Trendir: trendir.com
8. Decorati: decorati.com
9. Modenus: modenus.com
10. World Interior Design Network: worldinteriordesignnetwork.com

And there you have it! What's in your top 10?

Enter to Win Tiffany & Co. Thumbprint Bowl

I am so excited to announce my first Designing Luxury Giveaway! Why? 

Just because.

Actually, I live in the North East and the winters here are just too long. I decided that we all need something unexpected and bright to cheer us up. That's why I picked out something really nice for my first giveaway. It's a stunning Tiffany & Co.'s Elsa Peretti® Thumbprint bowl. It's made of sterling silver with vermeil and retails for $375. 

Tiffany & Co.'s Elsa Peretti® Thumbprint Bowl http://designingluxury.promoboxx.com/

It is a beautiful piece that's sure to brighten up your table this winter! Don't forget to tell your friends. Click and enter to win! Good luck!

The Style of Stickley

I have always loved the style of the Arts and Crafts movement. So naturally, Stickley is one of my absolute favorite furniture collectors. I love everything about Stickley: their style, craftsmanship, and philosophy of living in “harmony with nature."

Stickley pieces are a fine and beautiful art. Their dedication to excellence is second to none. In fact, since their inception in the early 20th century, the motto has been: Als Ik Kan – "to the best of my ability."

I don’t usually like to add my email to any list, but in this case…there is a Stickley piece at stake! See for yourself at www.stickley.com.

Stickley Table

Stickley Chair

Stickley Chair Back

Stickley Cabinet

Don't you just love Stickley? Simply gorgeous.