Dining In – Table or Island?

Posted on Mar 31, 2013Mar31
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Are you likely to frequent the fancy five star restaurant or the trendy farm-to-table? How you like to dine out may reflect how you like to dine in. While many kitchens have an island, how you use it is up to you. Islands can be designed for just cooking, or they can be designed for…Read More
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Family-Friendly Living

Posted on Mar 1, 2013Mar1
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I’m often asked about various design “rules” –  are they real or are they myths? One such question that I encounter again and again has to do with whether one needs to forgo design elements that you may love for more family-friendly options.   I’m a realist. I know that white rugs and silk upholstery…Read More
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Creative Food Display Ideas for a Chic New Year’s Day Open House

Posted on Dec 31, 2012Dec31
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Are you hosting a party for New Year’s Day? It’s fun to create beautiful and dynamic displays with food that guests can enjoy while mingling and celebrating. Here are some inspiring serving and decorating ideas I found on Pinterest that are sure to add style and ambiance to a New Year’s Day open house.   Serve…Read More
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Boston Area Living Room – Before and After

Posted on Nov 16, 2012Nov16
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Living Room - BeforeBEFORE: “Run of the mill” painted white cabinetry surrounds the “ho hum” fireplace surround in the living room of this Boston area penthouse condominium.     AFTER: Custom cherry millwork with stainless steel reveals makes the fireplace wall “POP”!! A seamless limestone fireplace surround adds to the clean lined, contemporary decor. The new cherry floors…Read More

Master Bath – Before and After

Posted on Oct 25, 2012Oct25
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I’ve been enjoying looking through the  ”before” photos of my various projects. Even though I’ve been involved in interior design for so many years and with so many fabulous projects, I’m always amazed at the transformations that take place each time.   Here are the “before” and “after” photos of the tub area of a…Read More
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Boston Area Dining Room – Before and After

Posted on Oct 1, 2012Oct1
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Dining Room "Before"Hi readers . . . just spent the weekend looking through some of the “before” photos that I’ve taken (either with my iPhone or with my digital camera) and realizing how much fun it is to look at these next to the professionally done “after” shots of the same spaces. So, I’ll be posting these…Read More
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