Old, Spanish, French...large, old, new..... 
I imagine huge iron gates that open to a winding, tree covered drive. A clearing opens to a beautiful courtyard. A tremendous antique wood framed door begs to be opened. Inside is a delightful grand foyer…. and...lanterns…
...just dreaming.
Pillows are great way to change the look and feel of a room quickly and easily.
Vintage pillows are a great way to make any room look pulled together. They can be swapped out to create a new look. They can be moved from room to room. They never go out of style!
Dan Marty Designs offers a fabulous assortment of Vintage Pillows!
I love these Suzani Vintage Pillows from Caryle Designs in Santa Monica. 
They transform this simple white sofa. Beautiful!
Is there anything more fun than having friends for dinner? Every one needs support and encouragement right now. This is a great time to get together casually with friends and enjoy good food. You don't need to recreate your dining room or spend a fortune. You can easily create a dining room that sets a mood without having to break the budget.
Adding color to your simple dining table is easy...with colored glasses, plants, food, and flowers...
Stay tuned to the next blog when we discuss simple floral arrangements that will make your table look like a million bucks for just a few dollars.
If what they say is true and we spend over a third of our lives asleep, then skimping on budget linens is not the thing to do. If you want the best linens that money can buy, then you want Casa Del Bianco fine Italian Bed Linens. Every thing is hand woven in Italy. They are a gift to yourself. Trust me this is what the wealthy and influential have on their beds, I know because I put them there!
The sheets are custom made so you can pull a look and feel together simply and create a stunning bed that is divine to look at and even better to sleep in. There is so minimum order at this palace of bedding, so if you only want two shams - not a problem.
You can order the linens on line, but if you are in New York you must treat yourself to the sensual experience of these linens. Tell Lupe and Fabrizio that Erin Ferucci sent you. And now my secret is out!
Interior design is as much about setting a mood as it is about color and function. Charles Jacobson clearly understands how to set a mood, making him a favorite among interior designers. Every time I visit, I have to remind myself that this amazing, immaculate wonderland exists in the middle of Los Angeles. It really is unbelievable. 
The trees in the garden are filled with bird cages from Chinatown, and each cage is home to an exotic bird. There are sitting areas all over the garden for designers to take a break or enjoy lunch while conjuring up idea for their clients. I love to enjoy the ambience of the garden and listen to the exotic birds chat with the birds that come to visit from the neighborhood.
The shop and garden are filled with treasures, one of a kind wonders that are whimsical and unique. Furniture from all over the world is displayed, there is a definite Asian influence, but as each piece is hand picked by Charles himself there is an impeccable, tasteful through line. Charles skilled eye ensures that each piece is unique and special. 
The "Garden" is a wholesale warehouse where a designer can bring their client, shop and enjoy a 
Charles Jacobson also has a showroom at the Pacific Design Center, and while it is indoors, temperature controlled and lovely (they even play taped birds chirping softly through out the showroom) I prefer to visit the garden oasis and marvel in its wonder. 
This particular tile is produced by a company called Hagan Flynn, Inc. The Tile technique is titled “Cameo” it is a “modular system of coverings executed in two-colored marbles, with a strong decorative character.”
The tiles, which are designed by Raffaello Galiotto, are currently available in four different styles
Rose (shown), Serpentina, Rete and Alkazar.
The tiles are really heavy and would require a professional plan to mount them in the fashion shown in the pictures.
I found myself being really attracted to the rose tiles. I have to be honest that my attraction to them was a little off beat from my usual Island living flair.
There was something about them that reminded me of those women in New York City in the Seventies with Bakelite bracelets. But I couldn’t stop thinking about the rose tile.
Later in the day, still shopping, in another part of the city I came across this rug with the exact same design element.
And it occurred to me that I am being stalked by this rose theme. I will let you know where it leads!
Big, bold and Bohemian sunset!
Marble Unlimited features over 300 types of stone so there is literally something for everyone. These are actually 2 slabs of onyx placed together for sheer drama. This piece has the simplicity of a Georgia O'Keefe painting. Its so organic and natural but so dramatic, it makes quite a statement. I love onyx! I used it in all of the bathrooms I recently did in a contemporary custom home in Sun Valley, Idaho. It's really stunning. The clients love it; check out the pictures on my website: eferuccidesigns.com 
The fossils are over millions of years old and are placed artfully in the quartz to create a spectacular effect, for a wider range of consumer use.
Clean lines, organ urban chic, it’s gorgeous.
