Looking Back at Cat Rock Mountain

One of my favorite projects was a mountain house outside Charlottesville on Cat Rock Mountain. I stumbled across some photos on Pinterest and it reminded me how much I loved that house. 

The perfect blend of causal and livable design and lifestyle. We sourced some wonderful antiques for this home. The search is what makes it so much fun. The architect was Bob Steele of BOB Architecture in Richmond, Virginia. 

If only it had some Bridget Beari Colors on the wall and it would be perfect but alas that was not invented at this time. 

 I did have wallpaper in some of the rooms and beautiful warm colors. I do remember installing this job on Christmas Eve and loosing my purse on the highway as we stopped to rescue a dog but that's another story. 

Gorgeous heart pine floors and cabinets with an Aga cooker in the back. That kitchen was perfect for their family of 6. When they had house guests the number would rise from 6 to at least 12. All the dining tables extended to accommodate the crowds. Even the limestone top on the patio that was craned over the house and hand carved. It is a stunner. 

I love mixing the old and the new in furniture and art. 

Thanks to Southern Living for the magazine article in October of 2008. An oldy but a goody. 

Thanks for following me on a trip down memory lane. 

Time for a New Car?

Where have I been? Little did I know that my favorite Dutch interior designer has been collaborating with Range Rover since 2006. It must not be a sales pitch in Virginia but it would have sold me.

Not only was I lucky enough to meet this handsome man last Spring but I was able to tour one of his new apartments in New York. It was a true inspiration and pleasure. Thank you to Dominic Lepere for the invitation. 

I'm sure the styling is to perfection as all his interiors are clean and without fuss. He is master of organically simple and thoughtful design. 

He helped in the redesign of the 2011 Piet Boon Range Rover, the 2012 defender and the 2007 Defender. 

I wonder if that camo color is a signature color for his design. 

and the camouflage interior....

Here's the Range Rover...

and the Defender...

Next time I go in for service for my RR I'm going to ask if they have one on the floor or if they even know about it. I hope so. I'd love to see if in person.