Melissa Galt

On my recent Paris adventure I was intrigued by the Cafe Culture. It is not about merely sitting beneath an umbrella at the sidewalk and enjoying a latte, but instead it is about seeing and being … [Read more...] about Cafe Culture . . .

I have to say I was astounded by the lines to EVERYTHING in Paris. It wasn't just the tourist attractions but the cinema and the museums had lines 5-6 people wide and wrapping around blocks or weaving … [Read more...] about The Patience of Paris . . .

Had a wonderful long weekend in Paris recently! I hadn't been in over 30 years and joined a friend on a business trip. With frequent flyer business class I got comfortably caught up on three months+ … [Read more...] about Spring Time in Paris . . .

Home Therapy: Fast, Easy, Affordable Makeovers, Lauri WardWard is the doyenne of one day makeovers and this book is an inspirational compilation of case studies from a wide range of clientele. Whether … [Read more...] about Home Therapy: Fast, Easy, Affordable Makeovers

Do you have a useless niche, a room without a reason, an available closet? Transform it into a space with a purpose! No, of course, it doesn’t have to fit anyone else’s definition of useful, only … [Read more...] about As You Like It

"Syriana" - George Clooney, Matt Damon, Chris Cooper So pleased he got the Oscar for this, only I can’t recall who was the lead since Clooney was deemed Best Supporting! Clearly he stole the … [Read more...] about Syriana – Pride and Prejudice – The Weatherman – Freedomland – The Family Stone

The Dark Side of the Light Chasers, Debbie FordThis is a terrific internal look at some of our most challenging issues. Ford forces us to look at what we are hiding from ourselves or what we avoid … [Read more...] about The Dark Side of the Light Chasers

House Beautiful has a new editor and a new look! More and larger pictures to view and inspire, and greater how to from top designers. They really have jumped on the band wagon on showing their … [Read more...] about House Beautiful . . . More Beautiful Than Ever

I had the priviledge to tour a Magnolia store recently here in Atlanta. Best Buy purchased this wholly owned subsidiary and is harnessing it to launch themselves into the custom home automation and … [Read more...] about Magnolia, Not a Southern Flower . . . Best Buy