Does architecture matter? Resoundingly YES! Nothing makes my blood boil faster than seeing people spend their hard-earned cash on something that COULD have been so much better for the same amount, if only….
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Apple Season Recipes
It’s apple season in New England and you know what that means? Apple picking, cider donuts, and delicious recipes featuring apples…
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Color Matters
Home has never been more important than in these strange times. When we are spending so much more of our time in our homes, places that are inviting and comfortable are suddenly the goal of nearly everyone. And inviting and comfortable is not dependent solely on having the right furniture. It is also dependent on lighting, a balanced and harmonious arrangement of furnishings and art, and, surprisingly, on color!
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New Fabric Introductions
Fabric companies typically come out with new lines of fabric a couple of times a year, discontinuing some of their older lines to make room for the new ones….here are some winners from the new line…
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A Master Bathroom Renovation before and after
Bathroom renovations are one of the smartest updates to make to your home and we were delighted to be a part of this update. Our clients reached out wisely knowing they would need to update their bathroom for eventual resale, but wanting to enjoy it for the intervening years…
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Planning for Fall Decor
As I write, it is a steamy 88 degrees F here right now so it is hard to imagine that fall is around the corner! Labor Day weekend, Back to School, and Starbucks Pumpkin Lattes usually usher in the “fall season”, but it’s a weird year. And it’s a bit disorienting to STILL not know what day of the week it is half the time. But fall isn’t REALLY official until the Autumnal Equinox on September 22nd so… GOOD NEWS we have time to prepare…
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Design Heroes: Upholsterers
We have many design heroes that inspire us. But today I want to highlight another behind-the-scenes hero that makes great design possible… I want you to meet the dynamic and enormously gifted brother and sister team that run my favorite upholstery workroom, Danny and Shannon.
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How to Make the Best Blueberry Muffins (from the Jordan Marsh Recipe)
One of my fondest childhood memories is visiting the bakery at the Jordan Marsh department store to get their legendary blueberry muffins. Jordan Marsh blueberry muffins were DELICIOUS…
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Design Details
Custom design offers endless possibilities for gorgeous details! Here we are sharing a few inspired custom touches from projects we have done over the years and showroom sightings.
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Can I decorate with words on the wall?
Use your words. We tell small children this all the time, by which we mean ask or explain instead of just cry or tantrum about whatever ails you. But what about when it comes to home decor? Should we use our words {on the walls}?…
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How to Select Light Fixtures
We recently spent a marathon afternoon with our clients selecting all the lighting for a new build project from the builders preferred lighting source. I’m sharing our decision-making process, because it might be helpful to anyone struggling to select the perfect light fixtures when there are soooooo many options…
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Simple Joys: Table Linens
I know what you are thinking…table linens? Simple? Joy-inducing? REALLY??? But hear me out! One of the simplest ways to elevate the everyday is to substitute cloth napkins for cheap paper ones, or heaven forbid, paper towels :-). I realize that not all meals call for…
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