05/25/2026
Art was where my eye was trained.
Long before I designed interiors, I spent hours in museums absorbing not only the art, but the entire experience — the architecture, the atmosphere, the placement of each piece, the lighting, the restraint, the curation. Spaces where every decision mattered.
That way of seeing never left me.
Museums present the best of the best — work that has already been filtered, studied, and deemed worthy of our attention. The world of furnishings and materials is often the opposite. Trade shows and design centers can be overwhelming seas of repetition and mediocrity. Finding pieces with soul, proportion, and presence requires patience, discernment, and a trained eye. You know it when you see it.
That philosophy inspired what I call our Gallery Room.
Several times each year, we invite one regional artist to transform the room through their work. We visit the artist’s studio, curate the collection, and compose each installation around the relationship between art, furniture, architecture, and light — an expression of what I think of as Artful Living.
For me, art and design have never been separate worlds. One has always informed the other.
🖼️This exhibition features the work of Syracuse artist Penny Santy. We will be having an artist reception on June 12 between 5-8pm and all are welcome to join us and meet the artist. 👩🏻🎨
