Room 25 and the Door to Nowhere

Room 25 at a home in Wurtsboro

I drove up to Wurtsboro, NY yesterday to see an open house that seemed too good to be true: the listing describes “Nestled on over eleven acres of serene, wooded land in a peaceful Sullivan County community, this classic six bedroom, one bath Victorian stands as a testament to timeless architecture.” A reasonable price with … Read more

Artistic entrance to a questionable property

Santa Fe adobe gate with longhorn skull painting

If you like the Southwestern vibe, as I do, wouldn’t you love to have a home with an entrance like this? This adobe wall with the painted longhorn skull over a weathered turquoise door makes for a very cool front entrance to a property on West Rodeo Road in Santa Fe. Of course all I … Read more

Vintage rustic door as a table in Santa Fe

rustic wood door repurposed as a table

I have a favorite home furnishings store in Santa Fe: Mexico Lindo Furniture. The showroom features a collection of unique, rustic and custom-built furniture which is hand-crafted and designed by artisans. The material used to create these phenomenal pieces comes from salvaged antique doors and shutters which have been taken from haciendas located in small … Read more

NJ Garage Frieze with Relief Sculpture

artistic garage in NJ with relief sculpture two reclining nudes

I was on a walk in Montclair, NJ today when I noticed this garage (above) on a residential street, and did a double-take. From a distance, I could that there was a custom installation of an artistic frieze, featuring some relief sculpture, but I had to move closer to get a better look. Once I … Read more