Category: Lifestyle

Prayer Ties

I’m inviting you and my community to make and hang the prayer ties outside your home or business as a symbol of prayer, peace, gratitude and support. At this time of social distancing, I want to emphasize contemplative insights and practices that help us heal our sense of separation and isolation, promote connection and awaken… Continue reading Prayer Ties

How ADH is adjusting to the “New Normal” of COVID-19 Pandemic

There is no doubt that this is an incredibly stressful and anxiety-filled time in America with the COVID-19 pandemic. We are all handling it in very different ways despite the fact that we are all in this together.   The design and building industries are intimately linked to the economy. Throughout my career, I’ve been through… Continue reading How ADH is adjusting to the “New Normal” of COVID-19 Pandemic

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Kitchen Design & Cabinetry to Meet Your Custom Needs

At the Amy Dutton Home Showroom and Studio we design and sell kitchen cabinetry. I started providing this service about a year ago because I was continually discouraged and frustrated by local cabinet shops over-priced, low-quality cabinetry that consistently had expensive errors. There is a sincere and strict schedule to kitchen design, if the cabinetry… Continue reading Kitchen Design & Cabinetry to Meet Your Custom Needs

Functional vs. Decorative Kitchen Lighting

I love lighting! Decorative lighting can be seen as a form of artwork or an accent piece in a room or a functional aspect to modern living. Focusing on lighting elements can help define space or create a powerful vignette. I always tell my clients that the goal is to control the eye. We really… Continue reading Functional vs. Decorative Kitchen Lighting

What is Wallingford Square in Kittery Foreside?

When I’m working in the showroom I love to chat with people coming in. My favorite question is, “Where are you from?” During the summer, people are literally from all over the world! It is so exciting to see how thrilled they are to have found our sweet little corner of the Seacoast. They feel… Continue reading What is Wallingford Square in Kittery Foreside?

Nature Inspires the Organic Fabric Line

I love to hike! There is just something about being outside all day and working hard physically that feels so very rewarding! My favorite place to hike is the White Mountains and taking on a 4000’ mountain. Typically, with these vertical climbs, I need to sit and catch my breath. It is in these restful… Continue reading Nature Inspires the Organic Fabric Line

What’s up at 7 Wallingford Square?

Have you been to Kittery lately? I mean the REAL Kittery, not the outlet malls. This is the downtown section that is just over the Memorial Bridge from Portsmouth toward the Shipyard and runs primarily between Route 1 on Government and Walker Streets. This… this is the heart of Kittery called “Kittery Foreside”. And within… Continue reading What’s up at 7 Wallingford Square?

What Sets amy dutton Home Fabrics Apart

I am often asked why I started a fabric line. Well, it was actually a reaction to a few things happening. Mostly… it morphed from one thing into another. In 2013, I had a series of very difficult projects and really needed a way to express some fun creativity. At the same time, I had… Continue reading What Sets amy dutton Home Fabrics Apart