Anne Lubner Designs

John Rosselli Antiques – Chandeliers, Lanterns & Sconces, Oh my!

Anne — Fri, 06 May 2011 16:27:09 +0000

As an avid lover of French and Asian antiques, stepping into John Rosselli Antiques took my breath away. The shop is a large gallery of objets d’art. I don’t know about you, but typically most shops have a few items that catch my eye and make me covet them. But everywhere I looked in John [...]

Blue & Yellow Guest Room

Anne — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 22:06:45 +0000

Even a small bedroom can welcome your guests. A queen size iron bed comfortably holds two adults, with nightstands and whimsical birdcage table lamps for each. A ladder back chair in the corner provides a place to sit and remove one’s shoes. Comfort and a place to put one’s belongings are a big part of [...]

A Sunny Master Bedroom

Anne — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 18:35:45 +0000

Conventional wisdom states that bedrooms should be decorated in cool and calming colors, the better to unwind and fall asleep. But as with any decorating rule, one must always consider the personalities and wishes of the people who live in the room. Many people find blues and greens restful, but a blue room can make [...]

A Two Cooks Kitchen

Anne — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 18:13:04 +0000

After living in too many homes that angled the kitchen sink in a corner, these owners vowed not to fight over the rights to the kitchen sink anymore. Adding a sink in the smaller island also made sense logistically since the main sink was a bit of a walk to the Wolf rangetop. Avid coffee [...]

The Beauty of Things Remembered, Part 2: Decorating with Holiday Memories

Anne — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 20:19:08 +0000

Beauty is often captured in our memories and never is this more true than during the holidays, be it Christmas, Chanukah or any other celebration. So walk with me and consider: what will you do to bring alive your memories or create new ones this holiday season? When I was a child, Christmas was about [...]

A Beautiful Day at the Beach

Anne — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 20:56:11 +0000

It’s Day 3 of my daughter’s visit and since she lives in the middle of Pennsylvania, far away from any beach (and from us), we all decided a day at the beach would be the perfect mini vacation. Even though it’s November and much too cold to lounge on the sand in much of the [...]

Throw Yourself into Comfort!

Anne — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 15:56:59 +0000

After a few teasing days of chilly weather, the temperatures are back in the 80s here in Florida. But it won’t be much longer before we Floridians with our thinned blood will be shivering! Rather than raising the thermostat and your heating bill, why not stay warm by cuddling up with a warm throw? And [...]

The Beauty of Things Remembered, Part 1

Anne — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 19:17:40 +0000

Whenever I see beauty, whether it be an object, an event in nature, or in a person’s soul, it makes my heart smile. Beauty to me is a glimpse into the heart of God, and that creates joy. But what makes something beautiful to us? This is what I seek to learn about each of [...]

World’s Most Extraordinary Pools (and mine)

Anne — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 20:59:49 +0000

Living in Florida where it seems almost every house has its own swimming pool, it’s easy to get a little blase about pools. Pool companies here come up with new and fun ways to personalize pools. No, that is not a real dolphin in the pool below! Now you can swim with the dolphins right [...]

Interior Design Without Borders

Anne — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 23:37:08 +0000

I love technology. I didn’t always feel this way, not until I switched to BMW and Apple. I’m definitely not a PC; Windows and I just didn’t work well together, somewhat ironic since decorating windows is a big part of what I do. I remember hearing Melissa Galt, interior designer, business coach and speaker, say [...]