I came across this image today while surfing Pinterest and was immediately drawn to it’s utter simple perfectness. Simple Regency Dining Table, plain Frenchy style chairs upholstered in timeles...
I have a client doing a couple of bath renovations, and she is keeping the old cast iron tubs (good choice) and having them re-glazed. Her hope is to have the bathrooms feel vintage still, but fresh ...
I don’t know why I am telling you this secret trade source I have, other than I would love to help my friend Ginger (the owner) out and give her a much deserved plug! For a while, her shop has ...
Okay, I will admit it, I was not a big fan of One King’s lane from the start. But, I suppose many designers were not end users, that was actually the point: to bring trade product to the masses...
Sometimes, my kind of maximalism in terms of color and pattern is not what is called for. Not everyone loves the idea of a lot happening in their surroundings. Sometimes, a simple solid palette with ...
Lately, it seems as if decorative nailheads have flooded the furniture marketplace. I happen to love them, but not everyone does. What is the purpose of these little knobs aka upholstery tacks? They ...
If you want the look of custom textiles, but don’t want to spend the money, all you need to do is two things: do your research and search the mass market for designer textile influenced pieces ...
Many of you may not know that I have been a guest blogger for Wayfair for a few months now. Wayfair is a Boston based company, online purveyor of housewares and furnishings, and I decided to join the...
In the wake of re-doing Anna’s bedroom, I decided to do a mini makeover of Ellie’s (new) room. Somehow it felt odd– asking her to move into Anna’s old room with everything alr...
Years ago, my mom introduced me to Florence Broadhurst prints and specifically, wallpaper. I was tempted to use it in my Los Angeles house, but another wallpaper from Osbrone & Little won out. I...
Mother’s day is usually a sweet and low key affair here at the house– it’s not like I get showered with gifts and breakfast in bed, more like I get awakened by sweet kisses from the...
Do you have a fireplace that never gets used? Is it ugly inside, chipping or smoke-stained and you can’t stand to look at it anymore? Stick a plant inside it. Better yet, stick a lush plant lik...
One of my daughters’ favorite places to visit in Wellesley is a darling little store called K-Girl, owned by the lovely and stylish Estelle Colgan. Why do we love it so much? Well, first and fo...
Panelling is a tricky design concept. It can look really great, limed, cerused, painted, or if, like one of my clients– it happens to be an unusual wood like burled walnut. But the run-of-the-m...
Lately I am mildy obsessed with these crazy light fixtures from Canopy Designs, available through the trade or in retail stores. Looking for something feminine or something organic-inspired or just p...
The past year has been quite a transition for me as the mother of a teenage girl. Never the sporting type, she was always happy to play with friends, stay home and draw or tinker, and watch an unheal...
For most, the outside spaces are the last to be attended to, in terms of design. Especially in places like where I live, where you are lucky to get 5 months use out of them since the weather is so co...
Until very recently I have been, well, somewhat uninspired. By fashion, by design; it has been tough for me to get really excited about anything. I think part of the reason is the Internet— mak...
I was accidentally surfing the Neiman Marcus website last night (my hand must have slipped, I never shop online…) and I spied THIS: Am I CRAZY or is this a Manuel Canovas Dara printed Caftan an...
Now that it is getting warm, I am turning my attention to outside spaces. I just planted 2 enormous Boston Ferns in weathered zinc planters on the side porch flanking an old crusty windsor bench. The...
What the hell is a Kantha, you ask? Many of you have seen them around, but perhaps you don’t know what they are, or their significance. A kantha is an embroidered throw or quilt-like blanket th...
My client down South has been so much fun to work with, and has actually taught me a thing or two during our extended project. From Chinoiserie to choosing a deer head for her mantel, playing with pa...
I have talked alot about Mom’s affinity for Indian and ethnic textiles, so I thought I’d snap a few shots of her guest bedrooms’ current mix. This is a good way to illustrate how to...
Growing up, Dad complained about the clutter on each surface in our house. I believe the term he used to describe our house was “obstacle course”. It’s true, Mom has always been a v...
My mom is a big fan of Roberta Freyman products; her home has always been filled with boho chic Indian block printed textiles since before they were appreciated or understood by the masses. One line ...
I am off to a much needed holiday with my two daughters… We will fly to Tampa and meet my mom, sister and two adorable nieces at the Pink Palace, aka, the Don Cesar Resort in St. Petersburg, Fl...
I went to visit a PNC (potential new client) today, and I was thrilled and excited at the prospect of potentially working on a nursery for a new baby girl! What a fun ride that would be. It’s b...
With Memorial Day practically around the corner, some of you may be feeling the summer decorating bug. If this is the case, either strap yourself to your chair and tie your arms down for long periods...
The Boston Globe has been good to me. Today they included me in a great article about how to design home offices; take a peek and enjoy.
1. Dara 2.Nanjing 3. Tail Lights This post is a silly but friendly tribute to two of my favorite men in my Boston design posse: Timothy and Steve, both whom are taken with the idea of using designer ...
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