Last September we started designing this new ice cream shop for on The Nubble in York, Maine. A year later, it has had a successful summer season and is ready for a photo shoot. We’ll be submitting the photos to some magazines because the story and building are just that good! (Not to mention the… Continue reading Dunne’s Ice Cream is all DONE!
Author: Amy Dutton
Fall Planting for Spring Color_Part Two
Beyond bulbs you should definitely consider adding some perennials to your garden this fall. Perennials are sometimes hard to choose, as they typically bloom during one season, you need to consider the foliage and make sure it is just as interesting as the bloom. Baptisia australis (Blue False Indigo) is a great perennial that blooms in the… Continue reading Fall Planting for Spring Color_Part Two
Fall Planting for Spring Color_Part One
Now is a great time to spend some time planning your garden. The cooler weather that is (hopefully) approaching, allows plants the time to establish their root system, without burning in the sun or freezing in frost. We are all very aware that it is time to plant bulbs for spring (Home Depot and Lowes… Continue reading Fall Planting for Spring Color_Part One
Paint…White vs. Color
I love color and I love white. Both are amazing and allow for an expression of design. White walls provide a blank palette to add color and texture in fabrics, rugs and artwork. Colorful walls provide a statement or a voice, a defined palette. In this photo, you will see the use of color and… Continue reading Paint…White vs. Color
It’s All In The Details
Every now and then, I am given the opportunity to think about ALL the details in a project – from the outside to the inside. This “Beachy Cottage” was one of those amazing opportunities. Not to mention I had a truly wonderful client. I am a big believer in working collaboratively with the homeowner and… Continue reading It’s All In The Details
Ranch Renovation
This Ranch renovation is ALMOST complete! I started working on this Madbury, NH house last October. The scope of the project was to renovate this 1950’s ranch into an updated, efficient home improving curb appeal and interior function. Overall, we removed the entire roof and replaced it with a truss system that allows for cathedral… Continue reading Ranch Renovation
A Different Kind of Home
The Red Sox have a different kind of “home”. Obviously their “home” has been Fenway Stadium since 1912 and the history is rich and pride runs deep. What I am always struck with is the cross-over of socioeconomics and the diversity of age in the crowd, all enjoying the American tradition of watching a baseball game.… Continue reading A Different Kind of Home
Reclaimed Wood in your Home
Reclaimed wood tells a story! There is no argument that old wood has endured a longer life than most humans live. It is with this kind of rich history that we gain a textural depth when we add reclaimed wood to any space. Most especially, when people are renovating an old home, I encourage them… Continue reading Reclaimed Wood in your Home
Shower Door or Curtain, which is best?
Do you prefer glass shower doors or shower curtains? In my many years of being a designer, I have learned that people have very specific preferences. For example, most people would prefer a shower door in the master bathroom but not necessarily in the kid’s or guest bath. Why? Because if you are using a… Continue reading Shower Door or Curtain, which is best?
Pantry with a Plus
What’s in your pantry? In mine, is just about everything – except food. During our renovation #2 of #3 we switched around the shallow 19” depth closet from our bedroom into the kitchen and put reclaimed office doors from a 1940’s Boston office building on the space. We temporarily claimed this as kitchen storage. But… Continue reading Pantry with a Plus