Obviously, boulders are not to be taken lightly! While they are large and heavy they also have an amazing ability to blend with the environment. In New England, we are lucky to have a great deal of boulders that have natural moss and lichen on them bringing history and depth to the landscape design. Here… Continue reading How Boulders Can Make a Statement
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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
When to Repot Your Plants
Well, I hate to say it but it is definitely time to bring in your plants from outside. There are two kinds of potted plants – outdoor and indoor. For the outdoor pots, you need to determine if your plant will come back like grasses. All you need to do is cut them back, move… Continue reading When to Repot Your Plants
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
The All Important Fall Garden
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
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