Recently, there has been a chill in the air reminding us to enjoy the days of warm sun, leaves on the trees and the last of our summer gardens. But if you have planned ahead, you can enjoy a beautiful fall garden as well as a winter garden. In the foreground is Sedum Autumn Joy… Continue reading The All Important Fall Garden
Author: Amy Dutton
Fabric of the Week: Marriland
The Marriland fabric collection is inspired by gingko leaves. Simple, elegant and organic, these leaves bring a certain grace to the beauty that they provide. They are just about to turn bright yellow and land on the sidewalks, so look up and enjoy them in their bright green glory. This window treatment is made out… Continue reading Fabric of the Week: Marriland
How to Design The Perfect Living Room
When designing a Living Room space it is important to know what exactly your goals are for the space. Do you want to be alone and read or entertain 20 people? Do you want it to feel casual or formal? Typically, I like the flexibility of being comfortable to sit in the space alone or… Continue reading How to Design The Perfect Living Room
Throwback Thursday: The Shed!
This shed is at our Gallery in Kittery, Maine and was originally the chicken coop on the property. It is located at the back of the property between the Black Birch restaurant and our amazing patio built by Hale’s Landscaping. When we first bought the property, my girls were 6 and 9 and decided that this should… Continue reading Throwback Thursday: The Shed!
Fabric of the Week: Hughes
Pillows can pull a space together and it’s especially fun in the bedroom. These pillows are a combination of Huges and Libby pattern collections with Seaglass Blue and Chocolate Brown. How can I help pull your bedroom together with fun and interesting pillows?
Invisible Railing!
Do you have a great view? There is really nothing worse than having a busy railing to block your view. Over the last 10 years, great strides have been made in the cable railing system. Fortunately, these systems pass code easily and reasonably. Installers can purchase them at local lumber yards or any place that… Continue reading Invisible Railing!
Hardware makes the difference!
There is no question, you can have expensive cabinets and throw your money down the drain by applying ugly hardware. In order to avoid this, I suggest following a few simple rules: 1) Keep it simple! More complicated design or lines confuse the eye and unsettle the soul. 2) Think about the trend. Don’t go too… Continue reading Hardware makes the difference!
Fab Home Office
Who has a home office? If you have an office and work from home, I hope that you love it! I’m sure you spend a ton of time in there! If not, let’s do something about that! My husband actually has a home office and he spends a lot of time in there. But I get booted… Continue reading Fab Home Office
Friday’s Find: Susan Siefer’s Artwork
Susan Siefer of Massachusetts is an amazingly talented artist. Well, you give me a wonderful artist who is creative in every way and I will play, play, play. These 6×6 tiled artwork pieces are only $30 and hold interest, depth, color and vibrancy! If you are looking for something that is perfect for the one… Continue reading Friday’s Find: Susan Siefer’s Artwork
Throwback Thursdays: Birch Trees
For many reasons, birch trees bring people a sense of peace and inspiration. I wanted to figure out what this feeling actually comes from. The early uses were for shelter, paper, buckets, plates and canoes but also medicinally. Wintergreen Oil is extracted from the twigs. The tree was also believed to be immune to lighting strikes.… Continue reading Throwback Thursdays: Birch Trees