SUMMER 2008
HOME
Notes from the Editors:
Welcome to our inaugural home decoration issue. Come in!
Designer Spotlight
Laura Yaggy, who graces our cover, is a brilliant young interior decorator and furniture designer from Baltimore who is making a world-famous name with her Lorely Furniture line. She lists some of her design inspirations.
The Living Trend
What we’re obsessed with this season—Xs & Os, reds and blues in unlikely combination, vases worthy of spring’s frilliest flowers, classic coffee table books, lovely linens, and still more!
Dollhouses
Our dollhouses features beautiful home decor that expresses their owners' crerative spirit.
Vases:
Flower artist Jake Boone shares tips for better vase placement.
Collections:
Wesley Finnerty inherited a gene for fine china!
Carey’s Kitchen:
A-one caterer Carey Talucci takes us through Baltimore’s most special specialty grocery stores.
Master Class:
Thomas Bruggman has studied woodworking since early childhood—now he’s proud to call his young son a fifth-generation cabinet maker.
Best Kept Secret
Second Chance, Inc. salvages key pieces from old buildings set to be demolished and meanwhile trains low-income Baltimoreans in the eco-friendly trade.
Fertile Ground:
If you dream of planting a beyond beautiful flower bed, it’s within easy reach. Order young plants from Susan Inglehart; follow her simple expert advice.
The Green:
CFLs save energy and dollars—so, lighten up!
HOME/STORES
Chatter:
You heard it here first—scoop on The Antique Exchange’s new Hampden digs, Stiles Colwill’s coming-soon home store, and the much-anticipated arrival of Gore Dean!
