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

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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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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Sweet Hearts

Posted on Feb 11, 2012Feb11
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Happy Valentine’s Day! In the spirit of the day, I wanted to share some home decor items that should keep the loving spirit going year-round. John Derian has an extensive collection of heart-shaped decoupage plates. These plates would be a sweet addition to a dressing table or writing desk.   Typography continues to be a…Read More

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Making Color Selections in Interior Design

Posted on Feb 9, 2012Feb9
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  What’s your favorite color? We are asked this as small children – and even small children have definitive answers to this question. As we mature, we learn which colors affect our moods, which colors we enjoy being around and which colors we like to wear. Color  . . . it really shows our individuality.…Read More

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How to Make Your Home Cozy and Comfortable

Posted on Feb 5, 2012Feb5
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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

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