Category: Interiors

How to bring COLOR into your home and not freak out!

Are you afraid of adding color to your home? Or do you really like color but you find that you don’t know how to bring color into your home and not freak out! Well, there is a bit of a formula that you can follow to find a balance of colors that work together and… Continue reading How to bring COLOR into your home and not freak out!

COVE is coming to Portsmouth, NH

COVE is coming to Portsmouth, NH located at 30 Maplewood Avenue, it was designed by Jen Ramsey of Somma Studios. The building that houses COVE Workspace has been under renovation for the last few years and as has a nice modern, updated yet respectful historic balance of architecture. COVE Workspace stands for ‘Cooperative Venture Workspace’. They are… Continue reading COVE is coming to Portsmouth, NH

Maine Magazine is Your Guide & Resource to Maine

Have you ever picked up a copy of Maine Home + Design (MH+D)? A collection of magazines under one roof, it actually feels like the cultural hub of Maine. MH+D is your guide and resource to Maine. Quite obviously, my favorite Maine Magazine is MH+D but for foodies, EAT is also a wonderful resource. If you like to travel, enjoy music and art… Continue reading Maine Magazine is Your Guide & Resource to Maine

How to Create a Memorable Christmas Tree

How old are you? A Christmas Tree typically takes a form of maturity in life. When we were young newlyweds, our tree was empty and I made all the ornaments. Every year I would buy a new ornament that would join the classy white lights. Then, I had children and they really wanted colored lights… Continue reading How to Create a Memorable Christmas Tree

What If You Don’t Like To Decorate?

Do you like to decorate for holidays? Okay, I’ll admit – I am not a fan. It’s taken me several years to admit this. I was decorating the showroom and a customer noticed my frustration and I just blurted out, “I hate decorating for the holidays.” And she said, “Oh, that is so freeing to… Continue reading What If You Don’t Like To Decorate?

How to Make Room for Your Christmas Tree

Where does your tree go in your house? I have literally designed homes for people around their Christmas tree location. But, for the rest of us, it is fairly difficult to figure out where to put the tree. After all, it is a living tree that goes inside of our house (a bit strange). My… Continue reading How to Make Room for Your Christmas Tree

How To Set Your Thanksgiving Table

Do you have Thanksgiving on your mind? Food, festivities, family, friends – what could be better? Thanksgiving marks the official kick-off to the Holiday Season (we have been ignoring the Christmas commercials so far, right?).  So here are a few suggestions as we move away from the Fall decorations and wholeheartedly into the Holiday  decorations… 1.… Continue reading How To Set Your Thanksgiving Table

Tile 411 – Application & Installations

Are you in the market to purchase tile? BEFORE you start shopping, I suggest a little research and/or hire a designer who is knowledgeable in the topic. This will save you a lot of time and energy as well as money and you will be thrilled with the finish product. In my blog “The 3 Most… Continue reading Tile 411 – Application & Installations

The 3 Most Important Things to Know about Tile

Tile sets the tone for your space so it is important to know the characteristics and properties prior to investing in the tile. There are three major groups of tile: Glazed Porcelain, Glass Tile and Natural Stone. Here are some key features to keep in mind: Glazed Porcelain Tile: The tile industry has created cutting edge… Continue reading The 3 Most Important Things to Know about Tile