Throw pillows are, undeniably, one of the best and most cost-effective ways to elevate the whole design of a room. Just look at any beautifully staged home, catalog picture, or shelter magazine and picture the room without the pillows...it falls flat, doesn’t it? BUT How many should I use? What size should they be? How does their arrangement impact the room? So. Many. Questions.
Read MoreFathers Day Gift Guide
Father’s Day is fast approaching…if you want to honor and celebrate a father that you know in a tangible way that doesn’t involve another necktie, it’s time to start thinking about your options! Here are some great ideas ranging in price from $50 to $500+ for gifts he might really use!.
Read MoreSeen Around Town: Texture
I’m always drawn to textural things….embroidered fabrics, or plush soft velvets and chenilles, or nubby grasscloth immediately grab my attention like a squirrel spotting an acorn! And on our recent shopping trip to the Boston Design Center,, natural textures abounded!
Read MoreGet your Apartment Balcony Dressed for Summer
Spring (and possibly we skipped that and moved right to summer…) has FINALLY arrived here in New England…and it’s ABOUT TIME…. so, it is time to get your outdoor space ready to enjoy the season! Even the smallest balcony should be outfitted comfortably to enjoy every precious moment of beautiful weather.
Read More4 Ways The Right Curtains Make a Big Difference
The right window treatments can transform a room - they can be functional, providing privacy or light control, or they can be decorative framing a view, or softening a sea of hard surfaces. Curtains, shades, and valances are more than just a frilly extra. They can correct architectural problems, or highlight architectural features.
Read MoreOrganizing the Linen Closet
A well organized linen closet is a beautiful thing! It can make life both more efficient and more enjoyable if opening your linen closet makes you smile instead of causing you dread at the potential avalanche of linens or toiletries.
Read MoreRoad Trip: Montreal Part 2
Road Trip: Montreal
We are Montreal-bound this weekend to see my son’s piano recital at McGill. It’s an easy-ish drive from Boston (and especially when someone else cough my daughter cough is driving!).
Read MoreEntertaining Outdoors
Outdoor entertaining season is here…well at least according to the calendar it is. I know those of you in other parts of the country are enjoying lovely gardens and warm sunshine, but here in the northeast we can’t seem to shake the damp and cold. And “at least it isn’t snow” only counts for so much now that it is MAY. As my friend Nancy remarked this morning, “I think I’m beginning to mold!”! In any case, EVENTUALLY we will get some gorgeous weather to make us forget all about this slime. And when we do it will be full steam ahead with outdoor living and parties so we are planning now in anticipation!
Read MoreBespoke Lighting and Lampshades
Seen Around Town: Blanche Field Bespoke Lampshades and more…If you want something truly special, and uniquely yours, this is the place to get it!
As I was at the Boston Design Center this week sourcing fabrics for a project, I stopped into the Blanche Field showroom to
Read MorePlanning a Kitchen Renovation
What is the MOST important thing when planning a kitchen renovation? Space planning. This is THE most critical aspect of design. – especially for renovation projects. it’s kind of like putting lipstick on a pig to put
Read MoreHearty Quinoa Salad with Lime Dressing
Now back with a delicious salad recipe, the Designer Daughter is here with another guest post! After last time’s delicious, but admittedly less-than-nutritious bacony, cheesy flatbread, I felt like something lighter and healthier was in order.
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