pattern in the sand

We custom designed this rug for a client, she is crazy for tulips.

For me, a bridge evokes many emotions, awed by its beauty and intelligence and romanticized by the notion of fear and adventure.   I snapped this picture of the Astoria-Megler, a steel girder continuous bridge (extra awe) that spans the Columbia river between Oregon and Washington.  Currently, it’s the opening screen on my laptop.

Here is a link to a recent Vail Daily column:   https://www.vaildaily.com/opinion/sanford-going-with-the-flow-when-it-comes-to-interior-design/

In the 90’s, it was popular in the US to paint text and phrases on walls.  It was surprising and intriguing to me, the frequency I viewed the technique in historical Chinese interiors,architecture and art.  I took both photographs inside the Forbidden City, Beijing.

Excited about this unusual circa 1950’s iron garden set… next up for them, restoration, painting, cushions and delivery..  

A great use of a space…