This modern and updated table was sketched by my client replicating her grandfather’s table but with a throwback twist. Furniture designer, Craig White, recently moved and found in the loft this Maine oak that is irregular and endearing. The result is a unique and original piece of furniture that is filled with grace and beauty. The “flaws”… Continue reading Throwback Thursday: New Old Oak Table
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Before The Black Eye
Black-eyed Susan got her name because she is one tough plant! You have to be in order to live in New England after all our summers are hot & cold, dry & wet, in other words – unpredictable! But the black-eyed Susan along with daisies join the cast of amazing plants that are hardy and… Continue reading Before The Black Eye
Fabric of the Week: Anna’s Angle
Anna’s Angle was designed and inspired by a sweet 12 year old girl who said that she only liked angles. So I played around to see what I could come up with for a repeat. It’s also valuable to look at how colors interact with each other. The result is a fun and vibrant fabric… Continue reading Fabric of the Week: Anna’s Angle
How to Design a Garage
A garage can be a significant visual impact to the presentation of a home. Typically, we try to move the garage doors to the side of the house in order to design windows well and “dress up” the garage doors. (Check out this article for more ideas.) In this house, the garage doors were definitely a… Continue reading How to Design a Garage
Throwback Thursday: The Spirograph
Seriously, who doesn’t love playing with a spirograph? This geometric drawing toy was created in 1965 by british engineer Denys Fisher. “Spirograph” has also been applied to the class of curves that can be produced with the drawing equipment, and therefore may be regarded as a synonym of hypotrochoid. When kids say that they hate math, put… Continue reading Throwback Thursday: The Spirograph
Small Backyard? Not a Problem!
Creating an intimate and functional space in a small backyard can sometimes be easier than a large expansive property. Here are 5 things to consider: 1) Decide what your goals are for the space. Do you want a fireplace, dining area, social or relaxing space, grilling space, or something else that is important to you? 2)… Continue reading Small Backyard? Not a Problem!
Friday’s Find: The Deyesso Chair
The Deyesso Chair is an original design and hand-crafted out of steel and wood. These lines are classic and elegant that add grace to any space. Available in 5 finishes and 5 woods as well as COM (Customer Own Material) fabric to make this the perfect chair for your space. Overall it measures 29″ x… Continue reading Friday’s Find: The Deyesso Chair
Knobs & Pulls with a Twist
Knobs and pulls are an essential part of finishing cabinetry. From the kitchen cabinets to built-ins, bathrooms or even furniture hardware defines the piece. If you spend all your money on the cabinet and blow the impact by purchasing ugly knobs & pulls, it is a waste of investment. On the other hand, nice knobs & pulls… Continue reading Knobs & Pulls with a Twist
Fabric of the Week: Birches
This birch fabric is shown as an inside mount flat roman shade with a light lining. The small valance at the top is showing a change in: scale and color to compliment the larger scale birches yet bring interest to the window treatment. All of our fabrics can be edited to suit your color and… Continue reading Fabric of the Week: Birches
Throwback Thursday… The Sliding Barn Door
No doubt, barn doors are in… very “in”! And there is a good reason why: 1) They are a way to express creativity and add a little “funk” / personality to a project. 2) They can be used instead of a pocket door as long as you have the wall space for them. This can… Continue reading Throwback Thursday… The Sliding Barn Door