Photo by Scott Francis

I think some may miss this because, let's face it....we may not have the desire or the funds during this economy to get every magazine we want to. But I didn't want you all to miss an article about the incredible Michael S. Smith. So I am suggesting that you may want to take a look at Architectural Digest this month.

Photo by Scott Francis

Michael Smith has designed a house in Rancho Mirage, California....just outside Palm Springs, and it is not what one might expect of a desert house. No Brat Pack terrazzo. No Hollywood glam.

Photo by Scott Francis

Michael has his own take on things. A bit of quiet comfort. Luxury, yes...but not one of those places where you have to keep your feet off the couch.

Photo by Scott Francis

I never tire of his style.

Not a lot to add to the AD article....just passing it along.

Cover Photo by Durston Sayler

Also...check out the section shown on the cover "Shop Like a Designer". Well, most of us can't really shop like this, but it is fun never-the-less to see where the top guns shop. There is a very comprehensive source list at the very back of the magazine with websites. So thanks, AD, for that!