Tag : design

10.13.22

The Local Vault and The Greenwich Historical Society’s Power Breakfast with Summer Thornton

Here at The Local Vault, we share the Greenwich Historical Society’s love and respect for history and are in awe of the wonderful work that the GHS does with regard to historical preservation and education in our area. In its over 90 years, The Gre ...

08.17.22

The Beautiful World of Landscape Architect Robert Bell

Photo by Robert Bell His breathtaking horticultural work can be seen in the pages of Architectural Digest, Veranda and Forbes as well as on HGTV. Earlier this year we had the good fortune of meeting the very talented landscape architect Robert Bel ...

04.22.22

TLV Southeastern Designer Showhouse and Gardens Series: Elegance in Atlanta – Part 1

Welcome to our coverage of the 7th annual Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles Southeastern Designer Showhouse and Gardens running from April 14 – May 8. We are thrilled to invite our readers along with us to visit this stunning home built and decora ...

11.06.21

Find Pieces That Make Your Heart Sing: Decorating with Samantha Varvel

Stylemaker Samantha Varvel was born with an eye for design, a skill that was only enhanced by her environment growing up. With a design enthusiast for a mother and a family that has made a home across the globe from London to Tokyo and beyond, she ha ...

09.03.21

Romantic American Style:  Designer Lee Ann Thornton

Bringing together style influences from cities as diverse as London and Los Angeles, the work of designer Lee Ann Thornton is an awe-inspiring blend of color, pattern and texture. Despite the sophistication of the spaces she creates, her goal is alwa ...

08.15.21

Embracing Global Style with Textile Designer Alice Sergeant

From France to the Middle East and beyond, beloved textile designer Alice Sergeant finds her inspiration in the beauty of the world around her. Known for her unique blend of pattern and color and her often exotic motifs with distinctive details, her ...

05.08.21

Finding Natural Beauty: Interview with Designer Libby Cameron

Designer Libby Cameron is known for creating homes that are layered with eclectic style while being incredibly warm and inviting. With a striking ability to mix prints and use color to wonderful effect, any home she sets her focus on feels beauti ...

02.15.21

Restocking the Home Bar

It may not be "Cheers" but it is definitely a bar where everybody knows your name. As we continue to spend more time at home and happy hours are increasingly likely to be virtual, the home bar has become more important than ever. Whether you are star ...

11.19.20

Upgrade Your Home Office

Many of us are spending far more time in a home office these days, so why not make the most of it? Upgrade your space with pieces that make you feel good and look even better. Turn your home office from a room that began as an after thought to one th ...

10.31.20

Creating Joyous Spaces with Diane Rath of The Rath Project

Now more than ever, we need our homes to serve us well. With all that is going on in the world and so much more time spent at home, we lean on our homes to function well and help us feel as calm and content as possible. Diane Rath of The Rath Project ...