by Veere Grenney

Classic yet Modern. Timeless yet Edgy. Monochromatic with Pop.
Veere's work contradicts itself beautifully, from room to room.

Here are some of my favorites:

by Phoebe Howard

I love this house that Mrs. Howard did recently in the Hamptons.

Reading Veranda...

featuring Carolyne Roehm's latest project in Aspen had me wondering what else the glitzy Rocky Mountain town was designing. Here are some homes I found...

It is refreshing to see a mountain home that isn't stuffed with antlers, heavy velvet and dark colors. Like Roehm's project and the above house- you can create an equally inviting mountain retreat with an all white palette or a sleek, modern slant- like this home:

$1,000,000 Kitchens

What does a million dollar price tag get you today?

Check out these kitchens across America...

Denver- 3,000 square feet, close to downtown.

San Francisco- 2 bedroom condominium with water views.

Santa Fe- 4 bedrooms, over 3,000 square feet

Sag Harbor, Long Island- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and just 1,200 square feet

Sunset Strip, West Hollywood- 2 bedrooms, 1,500 square feet

Palm Beach, Florida- 1 bedroom, 800 square feet

Veranda- Old Fort Bay, Bahamas

This home was in the May/June issue of Veranda- here are some pretty rooms that didn't make the magazine but worthy of view. I love the geometry of the bright orange shelves against the soft pink walls.

Sitting Pretty in the Pacific Palisades

The British Calm

The British have a great sense of style and an innate spirit that doesn't appreciate excess or loud attention. Their rooms are chic and comfortable even when they are in a modern style. Here are some rooms by The Chic Shack, which is a furniture and accessory house in London. The store is dripping in linens and fitted furniture and if you stop by for a visit, you will surely be offered a cup of hot tea.