Okay, it’s March, and we’ve had a couple of 50+ degree days in a row, which makes it feel like spring is right around the corner! I adore spring. It means we won’t freeze to death again for at least another 6 or 7 months. In the spirit of wishing spring into an early existence, I’m recommending some ways to bring spring into your home decor…
Read MoreWall Styling Tips and Tricks
Walls can be styled in SO many ways. What you hang on the walls gives life and personality to a space. It doesn’t always have to be art, either. You can use mirrors, textiles, baskets, sculpture, plates/platters, collections, lights or candle sconces, even plants, as well as photographs and art…
Read MoreSetting a Beautiful Table
Whether you are having a weeknight family dinner, or hosting guests for a party, setting a pretty table always lends a graciousness to the occasion. One of the most rewarding parts of entertaining at home is creating a beautiful table,…
Read MoreConcord Holiday House Tour
We’ve had a busy week of Holiday installations, but the weekend highlight was the Concord Holiday House Tour where we were privileged to be a featured designer for the Christmas decor at one of the 7 homes on the tour!
Read MoreElegant Christmas Decor
Christmas decorating means different things to different people. While some don’t feel it is Christmas unless the yard is covered in inflatable snowmen and Santa’s that look a bit like a murder scene during the day when they lie limply on the ground, I prefer a more elegant approach to Christmas decor.
Read MoreShould I paint my stained wood trim?
To paint or not to paint {stained wood trim}, that is the question…
If you want to incite controversy, tackle the topic of painting woodwork! Devotees of “painting wood is a crime” will defend it with religious fervor. Often this
Read MoreFarmhouse Style - Passing Trend or New Classic?
This is the decade of farmhouse décor. In the current American farmhouse era, you can’t scroll through Pinterest without tripping over a zillion posts on farmhouse style. This farmhouse has the iconic barn doors, tinware and rustic accessories, and an avalanche of mason jars, shiplap walls, and chalkboard labels.
Read MoreColor of the Year 2020
Benjamin Moore JUST announced their color of the year for 2020 and it is, surprisingly, a pale and complex pink shade called First Light. It is an appealing name, to be sure, and the color has undertones of gray-blue that keep it from being cloyingly sweet as pastels are wont to do.
Read MoreDecorating with Shades of Gray
Is gray STILL popular? Maybe that’s not the right question. Popular is a moving target and not really the best yardstick for any interior decorating decision. You SHOULD be asking, is it right for the space? And does it spark joy?…no wait, that’s Marie Kondo decision making…but it IS relevant to choosing colors – you SHOULD love what you choose!
Read MoreAn In-home Design Consultation
So what exactly happens at a design consultation? We offer a variety of services tailored to different needs - from full service design to long distance design consultations via email. One of the services we offer locally is a consultation “house call”. This is best suited to
Read MoreOrganizing your Pantry
I love a pretty, organized pantry and fall seems like a great time to get organized for the busy season ahead! There are different types of pantries - there are kitchen pantries that are part of the cabinetry, walk in kitchen pantries which are more of a kitchen within a kitchen with work counters for using appliances and a lot of open storage. There are various sizes of step in pantries,
Read MoreChoosing the Right Table Lamps
Table Lamps…I’ve seen it all - good, bad, and the just plain weird! Table lamps come in all sorts of shapes and sizes, so how do you know what to choose?
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