LA DOLFINA

     I thought I'd share a few photos of our Master Bath. We did some improvements last year.  We didn't change our shower which is quite roomy with classic white tile but we did remove the door leading into our small bath which made the wall available to hang up our towels which we desperately needed!  We ripped out the white tile floor and added heated marble floors, which we almost didn't do but now highly recommend! We continued the marble as trim around the door opening.  We also added beadboard to the ceiling and 4 new recessed lights. I bought the vintage wire hanging basket at The Alameda Pointe Antiques and Collectibles Fair and filled it with sea sponges, loofahs, body brushes and bath mitts.  My friend Kathysue at Good Life of Design "sale alerted" me about the annual white sale last month at Neiman Marcus where I stocked up on fluffy white bath towels which included a beautiful complementary monogram!  I found the fabulous v...

,   The best thing about a visit to LOOT is to take in the vignettes that are beautifully displayed throughout the shop.  Take your time and really study each photo... ...you will begin to see a theme emerge.  For Ron it's a gift...   ...he doesn't think about it.   He just does it. He simply throws things together. I've observed him. He is truly a genius when it comes to arrangement! It's the same when he arranges flowers...   ...he doesn't fuss, or force, it just flows. He creates one of a kind treasures... ...that show up in vignettes next to antiques and newer pieces. He's symmetrical   and asymmetrical. His displays are alive   and organic, whimsical and traditional. He's a master of textures, man made and natural. He's bold and colorful, monochromatic and subdued. And never lacking the patina of age!