Gorgeous Design at L’Hotel in Paris

Posted on May 10, 2012May10
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Ahh . . . Springtime in Paris – what could be nicer? Unfortunately, Paris is not on my schedule for this spring, but I’m starting to plan my next excursion there and hopefully soon! I’m thinking about the beautiful City of Light - and about L’Hotel in particular!   This hotel is just what I would…Read More
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Boston Design Center Pick – Lee Jofa’s Cooper Bench

Posted on Nov 21, 2011Nov21
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lee jofa cooper benchLee Jofa is one of my regular destinations at the Boston Design Center. Not only do they have wonderful fabric lines, but their furniture pieces are also beautiful, comfortable and functional. One of my favorite selections is their Cooper Bench. Fun, functional and well made, this bench works in a variety of spaces and is…Read More

Efficiency and Beauty in Contemporary Kitchen Design

Posted on Aug 30, 2011Aug30
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Functionality in kitchen design is key. After all, it’s a work space. But, as we all know from our inability to disperse our guests to other parts of the house, the kitchen is a place for entertaining as well, so aesthetics are quite important too. As a designer, I love the challenge of combining efficiency…Read More
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Design by Leslie Fine Interiors
Design by Leslie Fine Interiors

Beautiful Etched Glass Shower Doors by Vitrealspecchi

Posted on Aug 25, 2011Aug25
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If you’ve been a regular reader of this blog, you may know that I love designing bathrooms! A well designed bathroom has so many wonderful amenities and so many sensory cues – the warm bath water, the soft, fuzzy bathroom mats, the cool, the hard touch of porcelain, and the soothing sound of the shower.…Read More
Fili Cristalli by Vitrealspecchi
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Rattan Furniture from McGuire

Posted on Aug 17, 2011Aug17
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Rattan is a very versatile and durable material that’s been used to create furniture and household items for centuries. Since it can be woven or bent and stained in any number of shades, rattan can offer wonderful possibilities for different looks to enhance the visual appeal of a room. McGuire has a beautiful line of…Read More
Easy Lounge Chair by McGuire
Gondola Settee by McGuire
St. Germain Lounge Chair by McGuire

The Foyer: The First Chapter of the Story

Posted on Aug 14, 2011Aug14
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A well designed interior conveys a story about the home and the homeowner. The combination of colors, textures, furnishings and accessories can be weighty, whimsical, somber or dreamlike. And just as any good story needs a compelling opening chapter, a home needs a foyer that welcomes, sets the tone and then draws the visitor inside.…Read More
By Marie Burgos Design via Elle Decor
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