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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Paint Project Ideas
Painting is a relatively achievable DIY project, and a very rewarding one since paint can make a big impact for a relatively small investment when you are doing the painting yourself. If you are at home and looking for ways to spend some unexpected spare time productively, here are a few project ideas using novelty paint products that might be worth considering…
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Designing a Room with a Fireplace AND a TV
A really common design dilemma is what to do with the TV in a room that also has a fireplace. There are usually only two options: 1. Over the fireplace or 2. Somewhere else!
This question was posed in a recent virtual email mini consultation we did for a reader. Here is the backstory for what she was debating…
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Top Tips for Planning an Outdoor Room
Cabin Fever is real and we are longing to enjoy the outdoors! I suspect we are all feeling cooped up right now - especially in the colder climates where living outside is less feasible…
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Decor for Spring
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…
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Wall 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…
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Setting 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,…
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Concord 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!
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Elegant 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.
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Should 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
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Farmhouse 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.
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Color 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.
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