"Falling . . . "

Greetings,

Before we fall headlong into the frantic pace of the holiday season (and I'm including Thanksgiving in that list of holidays!) - I could really use a moment of rest and introspection.  I know that personally, I'm still organizing my plans for the next few weeks.  What parties am I going to?  What parties am I hosting?  Can I squeeze a quick trip to NY in there somewhere?  And if so, what am I going to pack for such an exciting, last-minute adventure?

So as a flurry of question marks seem to spin about me - there's always the respite - and the solace - of great design and impeccable style.

Fall. 

Dogs.

Plaids.

Aged Leathers.  

Travel.

Tweeds.  

Leaves.  

Velvets.  

Inspirations . . . 

SMW Design, my bedroom from years gone by . . .
(photography by Nicolas Smith)

SMW Design, my drawing room - dressed for holiday a few years back . . .
(photography by Nicolas Smith)

One of my favourite rooms, from Barry Dixon

Scotland, a perennial inspiration . . . 

Alessandra Branca, for Elle Decor (photography by Joshua McHugh)

Also from Alessandra Branca . . . 

SMW Design, a small corner of 'the study' . . . 

Oh, to be in New York right damn now . . . 

SMW Design, the living room - overlooking the San Francisco Bay at night . . . 

from Eric Cohler . . . one of my favourite images of his work

Or maybe something a bit more quiet . . . 

Cheers,
Scot