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ABCD Design
www.abcddesign.com
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A maximalist of sorts - Never messy, just full. Very, very full.
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{DIY floral design tips} how to arrange flowers from the garden

Last week was pretty amazing. During the day we would have glorious sunny weather. At night the rains would blow in and it would pour like crazy – at one point I would have sworn we had a river...

8 h ago

Happy Weekend! {Peonies are in Bloom + More Country House Renovations}

Well, my-my-my look who is showing off for us this weekend – I can’t even believe how beautifully the peony bush is blooming! I swear, I have not seen it bloom like this since we bought T...

3 days ago

{No-Cook Summer Recipe} Garden Gazpacho

What you’ll need from the market: 4 cups of roughly chopped ripe Summer Tomatoes or Plum Tomatoes during the shoulder season (about 1.5 lbs) 1.5 cups roughly chopped Seedless Cucumber – i...

4 days ago

Shaker Style Armoire {closets everywhere we can get ‘em}

Remember a few weeks ago when I told you we were putting doors on the open shelves in the fireplace room? Well, we’ve decided to have the same cabinet maker do a large built-in armoire in the m...

5 days ago

{What’s for supper tonight?} Asparagus, Egg and Parmesan!

I made my baked asparagus with egg recipe last night – it’s one of my favorites – consider this a reminder that it’s worth a try!

5 days ago

Fresh Recipes {Memorial Day Weekend Happenings: un-official start of Summer}

Even though the weatherman predicted gloomy grey for the entire weekend, we had plenty of sunshine to warm up the days. It turns out the Wisteria I was so worried about -it bloomed flowers before it ...

6 days ago

Inspiration is Everywhere {part 3}

Omgosh – it’s practically Memorial Day weekend and I am still recounting all the wonderful things I saw last weekend! I’ve been posting sporadically this week because I have been ta...

24 may 12

Inspiration is Everywhere {part 2} Trade Secrets Garden Show

Is this not the most charming potting shed you have ever seen? I thought that until I went on the garden tour on Sunday – which may have to be included in an ‘Inspiration is Everywhere, p...

22 may 12

Inspiration is Everywhere {part 1}

What a weekend! As you know, I started off on Thursday afternoon with an overnight trip to the Berkshires to visit with designer Annie Selke to see what goes on behind the scenes at her companies. I ...

21 may 12

New York City Blogger Roadtrip to the Berkshires {Annie Selke Co}

I dunno when all y’all grew up or what you were listening to, but I was really saddened to learn about Donna Summer’s death yesterday. Her music was the soundtrack of my youth. More speci...

18 may 12

{What’s On?} Trade Secrets in Sharon, Connecticut

For the 12th year, Trade Secrets garden event (in benefit of women’s support services, founded by the amazingly talented Bunny Williams) will be taking place May 19th and 20th at the Lion Rock ...

17 may 12

A Pair of Petite French Chairs with matching Ottoman {fabric redo}

I’ve had these two chairs and matching ottoman following me around dressed in white muslin for as long as I can remember. As a matter of fact, I can’t remember not having these chairs! I ...

16 may 12

Everything is better in Candlelight {Hurricane & Lantern Event}

Do you remember last Spring when I was dream decorating our screened in porch with Mercury Glass Lanterns just in time for our Memorial Day Weekend house guests? Or when I suggested you have a candle...

15 may 12

Treasure Hunting at Brimfield, MA: The World’s Largest Flea Market

I had absolutely no idea what I should expect when I pulled into town on Thursday evening. It was dusk – and everyone was wrapping up for the night. There was a row of trucks ahead of me, and w...

14 may 12

{What’s on?} Brimfield and #Brimfield Tweet-Up

Hello! I am starting this weekend off right at the Brimfield flea market and #Brimfield tweet-up. I have written about Brimfield on many occasions – Brimfield: Gotta Get There, Brimfield is ON,...

11 may 12

ABCD, 2012 is YOUR year! {or maybe not}

I recently had a lovely lunch in New York City with my friend Nichole from Little Brown Pen. Besides writing her blog, she is also a best selling author of the book Paris in Color. If you have not ch...

09 may 12

Open Shelves Get A Makeover: Wood Frame Doors & Antique Mirror

Remember way back when I told you that all the open shelves in our house were making me crazy? I’ve made it no secret that I have wanted to put doors on these extra deep bookcases in the firepl...

08 may 12

Spring has Sprung {Summer is on it’s way!}

The Dragoo’s are back from Southern California safe and sound. All is well, except that I may have eaten my weight in fish tacos while we were away. If there is ever a place besides Mexico to g...

07 may 12

The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Flower Farm

The other day my sister in law and niece took me for a visit to The Flower Fields at the Carlsbad Ranch. They are known for their nearly fifty acres of Giant Tecolote Ranunculus that bloom each Sprin...

04 may 12

{What’s on?} TradHome Issue 2 Launch Party + #DesignTV chat

Our very own #DesignTV was tapped to host an hour long twitter party just before the TradHome launch party starts at the New York Design Center this evening. Join in on #DesignTV from 5pm-6pm ET to t...

03 may 12

We have BABY BIRDS at The Country House!

Hey everyone! Sorry I missed posting yesterday. We left New York City at the crack of dawn to fly to San Diego. The Mr has some business meetings to sort out and I decided to tag along to visit my si...

02 may 12

{Do you know?} Hunter Bee in Millerton, New York

I’d like to introduce you to Jonathan Bee (on the left) and Kent Hunter (pictured right) – they are the proprietors of Hunter Bee on Main Street in Millerton, New York. I first stumbled i...

30 apr 12

A detailed look at the High Falls Mercantile Design on a Dime Vignette

I should be clear: this is not a sponsored post. I highlighted this vignette in detail because of it’s many layers of interest and the mood that he was able to create within just three walls an...

28 apr 12

{What’s on?} Housing Works: Design On A Dime

Last evening I had the pleasure of attending the Housing Works Design on a Dime Benefit in New York City. How it works: The space is broken up into “rooms” to be designed. The designers c...

27 apr 12

Join ABCD Design + Bunny Williams for #BunnysBuzz

As you might recall, I had the lovely opportunity back in 2010 to spend an evening with Bunny Williams at her atelier. Not only is Bunny a world renowned interior designer, but she is absolutely one ...

26 apr 12

New Old Dining Chairs {Chrome from the 1970′s?}

Well, it’s happened. I was sourcing these great looking chrome chairs for a client and the Mr got involved. They are totally his taste. He loves the way they look. I like them too, and when my ...

25 apr 12

{Super Easy Dinner Menu} Pork Chops, Roasted Apples + Onions, Arugula Salad with Toasted Pine Nuts ...

I snapped this instagram photo last weekend as the sun was setting – I absolutely love being able to see the rays of light. As you can see, I’m trying out the vintage apothecary jars in t...

24 apr 12

{the hunt continues} articulating brass lamps for the library

This articulating lamp from Michele Varian is quite nice. It’s almost there for me. I love the wood base and the burnished brass finish on the shade. What I don’t love is the cord. Call m...

23 apr 12

Arteriors Home {let’s go shopping}

I couldn’t sleep last night and my mind started wandering to lighting in the library. It’s true. I am still on the hunt for articulating brass lamps for that room. I’ve been looking...

20 apr 12

Vintage Brother Sewing Machine + Tea Cups {a special delivery}

Not so long ago, I received an email from a dear reader named Jennifer. Her husband’s grandmother recently passed away and she had just finished helping the family go through grandma’s th...

19 apr 12

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