Linda from ::Surroundings's Profile

It's possible it was made custom for the hotel, which often happens in that industry.

Rachel - not sure of your budget, but a decent upholsterer could make you this headboard custom - then you could pick out the exact fabric you want.

This is a pretty common concept - for high end complexes to offer design services as part of the purchase price - although generally it's for help selecting finishes like flooring, tile, wall colors, cabinetry, things like that. That it includes furnishings is more unusual. I don't think it's a lure to spend, spend, spend however. I don't think it would be a reason why someone would purchase a condo they weren't already thinking of buying. It just puts a local celebrity stamp on that specific condo project and hopefully drives interest and sweetens the deal.

Well, Brocade is now not answering their phone or taking messages - it says the mailbox is full. I bet it is! At least they've never charged my card.

I was there too! It was an excellent event with great energy!

Thanks for including my posts on the White House decorating over the last 150 years. One of the things I liked the most about doing the research was that when all is said and done, the beauty of the building is what is important, regardless of the politics of the inhabitants. And, that all the first ladies were smart enough to hire good decorators!

The website is a mess, I agree. Too much on the front and no real focus. The catalogue did catch my eye though. I thought they were going after a kind of Anthropologie look as far as colors and patterns are concerned. And it is nice to see something different after so long!

I'm totally in agreement - clean towels - face, hand and bath are a must for guests. Also agree, they should be handed or laid out for the guest. Whether the accommodations are a couch or a full fledged guest room, the courtesy of clean and available personal items (towels, soap, tp) are a must. Anything less is discourteous. And, on the flip side, the guest should always completely strip and fold the bedding, along with all the towels. Don't make the hosts try to figure out which towels were used. Clean up after using the bathroom (no standing water around the sink - that drives me crazy!) or toothpaste or shave cream splatters in the sink. Actually, it occurs to me that those who say they don't use hand towels and shake off the water from their hands are probably the cause of the water that always seems to be splashed around the sink area. Now THAT's gross!

I agree with chicagores07, the chandelier needs to be considerably lower - 30" above the table. I'm also not sure that I love the shades iether. Perhaps you should paint the ceiling a light blue or pink. Something that brings a little life into the space. (leave the woodwork as is).

Oh well! Maybe at some point there will be an AT Boston? I think you'd find a vibrant readership and bloggers up here! Good luck with your search and congrats on your 1M hits!