Interior Design and Your Home – Five Basic Concepts

Posted on Jan 7, 2012Jan7
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Wow, the years do fly by. I’ve been involved in residential interior design for many years now, and over that time and with many projects under my belt, I believe that I’ve figured out the basics of what works and what doesn’t.   Here are five basic concepts that I’ve learned over the years:  …Read More

Crazy for Houndstooth

Posted on Dec 20, 2011Dec20
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Kravet houndstooth

I just love any houndstooth pattern, and it seems like there are many of you out there who agree with me!   Whether it’s a small scale or a large scale pattern, classic black and white or other color combinations, houndstooth fits well into most traditional and contemporary decors. I’ve previously written a couple of…Read More

Fantastic Furniture Makeover

Posted on Dec 18, 2011Dec18
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China cabinet refinished

Here’s the scenario (and many of us can relate to this):   You “inherit” a piece of furniture from a relative, and it lands somewhere in your home. The piece may have some value but typically it’s just sentimental value. It may be something you like (or not), but often it’s not quite right for…Read More

Unusual Christmas Trees

Posted on Dec 12, 2011Dec12
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As one who’s never had a Christmas tree, I am fascinated by the creative decorating possibilities!   I thought I would highlight some really interesting designs:   My very talented designer friends, Katie Rosenfeld and Rachel Reider decorated this tree for the Concord Museum Holiday House Tour last week. They were so creative in using peacock…Read More

Courtesy Four Seasons Hotel, Boston
Photo courtesy of squidoo.com
Photo courtesy Bogle Street, The Blog (photo by Michael J. Lee)

The Call of the “Not So Wild” – in our Fashion and in Home Decor

Posted on Oct 3, 2011Oct3
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According to a recent article in the Wall Street Journal, the Fall 2011 fashion collections are filled with animal prints and imagery. But unlike past seasons where the prints were of the “wild” variety, there is a domestic inspiration as well (the WSJ calls it “kennel humor”)! For you cat lovers: Check out the dalmatian…Read More

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Dalmatians, orangutan arms and wild cats from wsj.com
Charlotte Olympia Kitty Embroidered Velvet Flats, net-a-porter.com

25 or 6 to 4 . . . Using Numbers in Interior Design

Posted on Sep 8, 2011Sep8
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In a previous post that I wrote recently entitled Mark Your Turf with Your Initial, I discussed how popular it is to use letters and words in interior design.  Similarly, using numbers as decorative motifs is a popular trend and is a way to add some whimsy and fun into a room’s decor. Here are a few…Read More

Ordinal Dresser from Anthropologie
Photo courtesy of Architectural Digest
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