There is something very reminiscent about cutting flowers for a vase, especially in the fall. Hydrandeas remind me of the bright huge flowers of my grandmother’s garden in Berkeley, CA. They amazed me as a child that so many flowers created one powerful bloom. Then I learned how to dry them by hanging them upside down… Continue reading Throwback Thursday: Your Grandmother’s Garden?
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How to Deck Out Your Patio
Outdoor seating can make or break a space! Maximize the use of your space for function and flow. How about some suggestions: 1) BEFORE you create the space, go shopping and decide what furniture you will be putting in the space. Determine your budget for this for the overall budget, then shop. We knew that… Continue reading How to Deck Out Your Patio
How to Make a Small Bedroom Look Great
Master Bedrooms are intimate spaces that are also intended for relaxing and rejuvenating. In all honesty, it is always the absolute bottom of everyones list of priority. Why? Because it is personal, feels selfish and not visible to the public. BUT, I’m here to tell you that it is important to your mental health to… Continue reading How to Make a Small Bedroom Look Great
Fabric of the Week: Elle
Inspired by the New Zealand Maori native design, this fabric blends the graphic and nature to create an Organic Modern pattern. The design is a spiritual design symbolizing eternity. The cross replicates many religions crosses while the other flowing lines represents mountains and rivers to create an eternal line that does not end. This rich with Maori… Continue reading Fabric of the Week: Elle
Throwback Thursday: Claim the Reclaimed!
Embrace the old! Using reclaimed products is a wonderful way to add dimension and history to your home. This renovated home dates to 1910 but it didn’t have interesting woodwork. Not a problem, we added it! The beadboard, baseboard, balusters, railing and newel post are all from Old House Parts in Kennebunk, Maine but from… Continue reading Throwback Thursday: Claim the Reclaimed!
Add Light to Shabby Chic
I currently have a client who defines the eclectic elegance of Shabby Chic. It is fun and inspiring to work with her and see how her taste works. She is drawn to classic looks that have a flair of different, rustic and original movement. It’s great to have a client who is able to look… Continue reading Add Light to Shabby Chic
Throwback Thursday: Natural Granite
New Hampshire is proudly “The Granite State”. We have granite curbs and unfortunately, we discover granite when digging for a foundation. When you hike above the tree line… granite is all over! Granite is a stone formed from fire and consists of quartz, feldspar and mica. This stone was once a molten flowing mass much… Continue reading Throwback Thursday: Natural Granite
Shelf Life
Shelves can be used for function or fun but either way, they should be used with an intention in mind. Gone are the days that we create a high shelf to put plastic plants on. Today, we create shelves for intentional purposes – either to display art, books or even to define a room. In… Continue reading Shelf Life
Fabric of the Week: Shada
Shada is a hand drawn design that was inspired both from a flower and the moroccan designs so popular today. Available in 8 color ways we can easily customize this design to occupy the entire pillow or repeat graphically several times on a window treatment. We will work with you to create a product that… Continue reading Fabric of the Week: Shada