Posts by Leslie Fine

About Leslie Fine

Leslie is a past President of the New England Chapter of the International Furnishings and Design Association (IFDA). This international association is comprised of individuals who provide services and products to the furnishings and design industry.
Leslie prides herself on developing close working relationships with her clients. “Listening to my clients and responding to their lifestyles is essential. My expertise is in creating a functional home environment while simultaneously expressing the individuality of each client.” Leslie’s innovative ideas, creative versatility, and ability to execute solid design plans make her a sought after designer.
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Comfort is Perhaps the Ultimate Luxury

Posted on Feb 22, 2012Feb22
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Interior design icon Billy Baldwin once said, “Comfort is perhaps the ultimate luxury” and “First and foremost, furniture must be comfortable. That is the original purpose of it, after all.”   In working with my clients, comfort is perhaps one of the primary considerations in selecting pieces of furniture. While certain furnishings can be selected…Read More

California Here I Come!

Posted on Feb 21, 2012Feb21
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  I’m counting the days and hours until the Design Bloggers Conference 2012 in LA which starts this Sunday evening, February 26th. With last year’s fabulous conference still fresh in my mind, I look forward to this year’s event with great anticipation as the agenda is packed with fabulous speakers and an amazing agenda PLUS I get to see IRL…Read More

Kitchen Design: Island Hopping

Posted on Feb 20, 2012Feb20
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Most kitchens being built or renovated include an island. The island is often the hub of the kitchen, used as both a workspace and as a gathering spot. An island can host appliances, provide additional seating, and is often the main cooking area. Every host or hostess knows that guests are attracted to the island,…Read More

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Fresh American Spaces

Posted on Feb 19, 2012Feb19
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I was thrilled to receive a personal invitation to meet Annie Selke, author of the new Fresh American Spaces and visionary and designer behind the fabulous home textile companies Pine Cone Hill and Dash & Albert Rug Company, and fabric line Annie Selke Home!   With a personality and demeanor as approachable and colorful as her products, it was a…Read More

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Poufs – Poufs – Poufs!

Posted on Feb 16, 2012Feb16
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Moroccan-style poufs have certainly had their share of the design limelight. These small pieces have been popping up all over the media for the past few years, and their popularity doesn’t seem to be fading. The allure of the pouf is pretty simple – it’s a great problem solver! These small seats can easily be…Read More

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Ahhh . . . Spa: The St. Regis Deer Valley – Part 2

Posted on Feb 14, 2012Feb14
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I am. I admit it. I’m a total spa nut. Take me on vacation, and I try out spas in every hotel and in every destination. I’ve been to spas all over the country and and abroad as well, but I must say that I had the BEST spa experience at the Remede Spa at…Read More

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