Do you have a place in your home that you especially love and feel at peace in? If not, I highly recommend that you create this place. A Sacred Space is a place where you can go to sit quietly, put the world aside for a few moments and find peace. This place will give… Continue reading Creating a Sacred Space in Your Home
Category: Interiors
How to Establish a Project Timeline
Are you thinking about starting a new home project? If so, I encourage you to consider the timeline. Typically, for a larger project, I try to allow for 6 months of design. This gives a nice window of exhaustive schematic design. A solid design ultimately saves my clients money during construction because there is less… Continue reading How to Establish a Project Timeline
Finding the Right Countertops_ Part 1
The old formica countertops from the 80’s with wood trim have finally come to their days of retirement. Actually, the formica is probably still in great shape, it’s the wood that has given out… formica seems to last for forever (like it or not). So it begs the question: now what? Options given a comparable… Continue reading Finding the Right Countertops_ Part 1
How to Make Fabric Selections Easy
I recently spent two days at the Boston Design Center taking Continuing Education Units (CEUs) to maintain my ASID (American Society of Interior Design) status. It was not exactly exciting (especially on beautiful fall days), but I love learning and meeting other professionals. I have a ton of respect for Interior Design professionals who work… Continue reading How to Make Fabric Selections Easy
How to Style Your Home
How do you style your home? You know, I get this question a lot surprisingly. Honestly, it’s one that always surprises me because it should feel “natural and easy.” But I don’t think it is. We just want it to LOOK natural and easy. Here are a few points that I want you to consider:… Continue reading How to Style Your Home
Do You Have a Pet Succulent?
Did you know that a pet succulent could fill the role of a pet? Haley (who worked for us this summer and is currently studying at Colgate University) must have caught the “Interiors Bug” because she sent me this article. There is no argument – plants add oxygen and life to any room. Moreover, we enjoy… Continue reading Do You Have a Pet Succulent?
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
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
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