Soft sea breezes and the scent of magnolia trees. Cobblestone streets, colonial plantations, and majestic palmettos. Past and present mingle graciously in historic Charleston, South Carolina. Kimberley visits a pre-war home with author Susan Sully whose recent book, Charleston Style, describes the style of historic homes following the Civil War. Tell Me More enjoys a close look at one of the oldest art forms of African origin in the United States, sweetgrass basket weaving. Canopy beds are an elegant way to infuse any bedroom with romance. Style at Home goes on a picnic with a modern day southern belle that leaves viewers with ideas for entertaining and cooking.
Breathing new life into the world of design, Design For Living mixes style, history and a few basic principles with a certain magical quality. The result is a whirlwind international tour, showcasing opulent, innovative and simply delightful homes. Whether visiting a grand chateau or marveling at funky flea market finds, host Kimberly Seldon makes interior design and decorating less confusing - and lots of fun.
Design destinations include Paris, Rome, New York City, South Carolina and Singapore; and guests like Bill Clinton and Erin Brockovich add a bit of celebrity spice to the series. Each episode has a theme, ranging from European Formal, where European high style is on display at the world-renowned house of Christofle, to Roman Splendour, an unforgettable tour of the Eternal City's noble history of design and architecture.
Show segments relate to the theme of the episode. In Tell Me More, we meet the great architects and designers of our day.Great Ideacreates something both accessible and inspirational, such as an at-home wine cellar. Worth The Splurge is a quick look at that must-have home accent, while in Style at Home, Kimberly prepares a home décor project that complements feel of the destination, be it a French trumeau mirror, or "sunbrellas" for poolside lounging in Palm Beach.
