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
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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
Big Foliage for a Big Impact
Large foliage plants create drama and enthusiasm. They are easy for the eye to look and and define. It is the difference of looking at a painted wall and one with printed floral wallpaper. Sometimes you need the detailed accents, sometimes you need the solid. Same is true with plants. I find that using large… Continue reading Big Foliage for a Big Impact
Tuesday’s Talk: Create a Modern & Historic Garden
Strawberry Banke Museum in Portsmouth, NH is a magical place to be. When you walk by, you can enjoy the gardens but did you also know that they are all historic or heirloom plants? Carefully maintained by John Forti and a long list of volunteers, these plants also create a visual feast and accent the historic… Continue reading Tuesday’s Talk: Create a Modern & Historic Garden
Fabric of the Week: Songo
This graphic fabric design is a great line that has been with us since the beginning because it is tried and true. It can be traditional or contemporary or just fun depending on the colors used. The pattern replicates fiddleheads or fern fonds. Shown in the photo as pillows with opposing colors, it is a… Continue reading Fabric of the Week: Songo
Fabric of the Week: Morris
Morris is a fabric that was inspired by designer William Morris. Shown here in a large scale in the form of a tote bag with an accent of Cousins fabric in blue & green. The product is functional while the design is bold making a statement! William Morris was one of the most influential designers… Continue reading Fabric of the Week: Morris
Succulents are Succulent
Succulents are seriously the easiest plant in the world! They are undemanding and unassuming. They require very little care or maintenance but give back consistently and generously! How? 1) They don’t require very much water. 2) They don’t require very much maintenance. 3) They bloom when least expected. 4) They can be planted in a… Continue reading Succulents are Succulent
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
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
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