Here's To The Ladies Who Lunch!

Hat's off to the New York Conservancy and their "fund raising" rite of Spring! What a delightful, worthwhile event. Martha, you never looked lovelier.


Photos: New York Social Diary

Saving European Ancient Architectural Treasures!

What a pleasure to meet Joseph Sage. His company Phoenician Stone rescues these Architectural gems throughout Europe. He purchases and disassembles them and ships to the United States piece by piece; then sells to designers and home owners to produce a spectacular effect in any architecture. Located in California in Corona Del Mar or Los Angeles. You can contact Joseph at 949-759-6944.
Family business handed down through several generations.

Ruggiero Appears on This & That Show

While traveling the country, I was a guest on a charming noon time show in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Channel 9, the ABC station has a show called This & That and it was fun to show and discuss my latest Sunbrella fabric collection. The host could not believe that Sunbrella had such fabrics for interior use on upholstery, bedding and drapery.

Rose Hall, Jamaica:Historic Houses

One of the most memorable houses in my travels was Rose Hall, Jamaica West Indies. This perfect example of Georgian design built overlooking the sea is thought to be haunted by a woman who liked getting rid of her husbands, ouch! Pictured: Karyn Millet who organized the trip for HGTV and my daughter Beth who produced and researched the hour television program:The Best of Jamaican Design.

Shop In Naples Florida Features Shell Decor!

Susan Bay owner of the Bay Design Store in Naples, Florida invited me to view the artistry of designer Judith Auclair. I was blown away by the unique vision of this talented lady. Each piece is like nothing I had seen before. The Bay Design Store has lot's to see and Susan and her Design Director James Kunstel are amazing talents and Carla who I have known from Ethan Allen Days is probably one of the most knowledgeable woman in the industry. Susan thanks for bringing great ideas to Naples. www.baydesignstore.com.

Pictured in photo L to R; Carla, Me, Judith Auclair, Susan Bay, James Kunstel.