AIR stands for Arts In Reach. This is an amazing organization bringing girls the foothold and support to deal with life challenges. Opening TONIGHT and running from Nov. 7-9 at Discover Portsmouth Center is Tablescapes, a fundraiser for the non-profit AIR. My table plays on the AIR theme and celebrates the images of a dandelion from… Continue reading What does AIR stand for?
Category: Interiors
Fabric of the Week: DILLY
This line of fabric is originally an antique line drawing of daffodils from 1840. These drawings were done as artistic renderings showing the process of drawing a daffodil. The result is a fun movement of geometric shapes that create an organic shape of a flower. Great in wrapping paper or fabric, this design changes dramatically with… Continue reading Fabric of the Week: DILLY
INTRODUCING… Wallpapers!
This is my girl Kate. She is introducing the wallpaper line of amy dutton home. Such great colors and designs that are offered! All our wallpaper is removable and we encourage you to think about creating an accent wall that will make your room sing! Think about color, scale, repeat and think about letting us… Continue reading INTRODUCING… Wallpapers!
Fabric of the Week: Corrine
This fabric design was inspired by a cross section of a conch shell that I found on the beach in Maine. Simplicity is the statement. I have found that it works best in a single image and large scale, great for wall hangings or pillows. Available in the orange hues as well as blues and… Continue reading Fabric of the Week: Corrine
Inspiration Boards Give Focus
Do you have an inspiration board? Inspiration boards are very important to organizing your ideas and the plethora of visual ideas that are now before us with the variety of online resources. Houzz and Pinterest are both based on this idea. I use shared online boards with my clients in order to bring visual focus to a… Continue reading Inspiration Boards Give Focus
How to Create the Best Banquette!
There is no argument, banquettes are awesome! Why? They invite people to be comfortable and relax into the moment that they are enjoying. These spaces allow us to introduce color in upholstery and pillows that accent the space. Here are some more ideas that might spark some interest for you. I love this photo of… Continue reading How to Create the Best Banquette!
Fabric of the Week: Sandy
Sandy was designed and inspired by a sand dollar that I found this summer at York Harbor Beach in Maine. It was an old and tired sand dollar so most of the hard membranes were decayed and the outline remained. How amazing that it also looks like a flower! Many people have commented that it… Continue reading Fabric of the Week: Sandy
Fabric of the Week: Beta Babe
Beta Fish are graceful and beautiful fish that look like they are wearing silk blowing dresses! They are the inspiration for this fabric pattern. Beta Fish are known to be blue, purple, pink, orange, yellow, black, green, and red. The most beautiful are a sweet blend of these colors. Shown here as a valance it… Continue reading Fabric of the Week: Beta Babe
Important Steps to Decluttering Your Home
I live in a small bungalow with very little storage, three children, a husband, two cats and a dog. In other words, I don’t have the space to have a cluttered house and I also don’t function very well with clutter either. How do I keep things decluttered? Twice a year when I change the… Continue reading Important Steps to Decluttering Your Home
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