A few weeks ago, I took a poll on my Facebook page asking my fans about topics they’d like to read about on this blog. The group was most interested in my insights for making a home feel cozy and comfortable. You might expect the photos in this post to be of worn English cottages…Read More
Contemporary Mountain Home Design
I’m heading out West to ski this month, and I’m excited to take in some beautiful mountain-style architecture and interior design. There’s a growing trend toward streamlined, sophisticated mountain retreats where the views take center stage. Here’s a look at some beautiful design gems in Aspen, Big Sky and Sun Valley . . . Aspen…Read More
What will your New Kitchen look like in 2012?
Do you remember the days when most kitchen renovations included every bell, whistle, and corbel thrown in? This style tended to be inspired by the desire to re-create a bit of Old World Italy or France right here in New England. Traditional kitchens still have their place, but I see a trend towards cleaner lines…Read More
Thank Your Mentor

Did you know that yesterday, January 25th, was “Thank Your Mentor Day”? In connection with this special day, I attended a very inspiring event last night at the Boston showroom of Mitchell Gold Bob Williams. The event was presented by the Over My Shoulder Foundation, a wonderful organization created by my friend, Dawn Carroll (of…Read More
Pinterest – Jump in and Join the Fun!

Have you heard about Pinterest? It is now one of the web’s top ten social networks. It seems that people are falling into two categories these days – pinners and non-pinners. The pinners are the people who go to work with blurry eyes and visions of a bathroom renovation in their head; the non-pinners are…Read More













