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I finally viewed the Matisse-Diebenkorn exhibit at the Baltimore Museum Of Art this weekend. Truly a thrill. Henri Matisse had a major influence on Richard Diebenkorn's work, beginning when Diebenkorn viewed his work as a young artist in the late 1940s and culminating with Diebenkorn's iconic Ocean Park series in the 1970s.  Seeing the work of the two juxtaposed was such an eye-opener and a great pleasure.  Diebenkorn's works are mesmerizing -- large, graphic, unique --but even more so when one sees how he was inspired by Matisse's groundbreaking colors and forms.  I especially loved the exhibit's display of Matisse catalogs and books that had been collected by Diebenkorn throughout the years. The 90 plus works in the show are...

I find Winter gardens just as beautiful as when they are at their peak in Spring and Summer. For it is a well-maintained garden that has been lovingly put to bed for the winter that ensures the beauty of the next season.  Over the holidays I visited one of my favorite gardens at Stan Hywet, the 1920s Tudor Estate built by the Seiberling family, founders of Goodyear Tire and Rubber, in Akron, Ohio.  The grounds and the greenhouse were simple, elegant and fresh to my eyes after the hustle and bustle of the Holidays.                              

  Happy New Year.  Gray Antiques and Interiors is embracing 2016 with enthusiasm.  Starting with our recently announced name change, we are focusing on bringing you the best mix of elegant and timeless antique and vintage pieces we can find.  We will continue to scour auctions and estate sales up and down the East Coast for these great finds and a buying trip to France is in the works. Also, Brimfield here we come.  Another big and exciting change is the two story renovation underway at Somerset Road in Baltimore.  We will blog and post on Instagram so you can track the progress of this two story kitchen and master bath renovation of our existing 1924 center hall colonial.  The...

One can never have too many books.  Especially big beautiful design and art books.  I always give books as gifts at Christmas -- to my boys, to friends, my mother, hosts and hostesses -- that reflect their interests and tastes.  It is a thoughtful, enduring and relatively inexpensive personal gesture.  In sum, "The Perfect Gift."  Here are a few of our favorite books right now, all available to purchase.  Go to Shop for details and pricing:   The New Design Bible:   The Ultimate Icon of Style:     The Chicest Gardener:   A Master Class:   The Genius: