You know, they just don’t build things the way they used to. Especially in the “average” housing market. Take for instance, this house. Built in 1914 in Arlington, MA, it was purchased by my great-grandparents in the early 1920’s. This house was built as a two-family for the average middle-class homeowner in the early 20th … Read more
I came across this image below of a truly rustic kitchen built in an old mill in the Yucatan and featured in Architectural Digest Germany. I was reminded of the old stone farmhouse I featured a couple of weeks ago. This kitchen above – what do you think? Dirty looking or completely cool? I was … Read more
So, it’s back to school time and the other day I was reminiscing with some friends about college dorm rooms and roommates. Let’s just say – dorm chic was not in most vocabularies when I went to college in the coughcough80’scoughcough. This is me in my freshman dorm, probably the first week of school. My … Read more
Did you know that I have an Interior Design Resources board on Pinterest? In addition to these posts on how high and wide to hang window treatments, I collect other great tips sheets in one place for easy reference. I wanted to be sure you had access to these as well! Here’s a sample of … Read more
I’ve written previously about my Artistic 3D Renderings and even put together a little video showcasing many of my interior design renderings. I wanted to showcase a design plan I worked on recently which goes from architects plan, to built-space, to floor plan and interior design renderings and how each step in the process builds … Read more
I love when I find a resource that offers a unique and beautiful product. The London Basin Company is just such a resource. These are really beautiful bathroom wash basins for any style interior. From their website: The London Basin Company was founded by mother – daughter, Anna & Nathalie. We share a … Read more
For quite a while now I’ve been noticing a resurgence of the use of buffalo check in fabrics and upholstery. Sort of a mini-trend, if you will. Like toile, buffalo check, or ginghams in general, are stapes of design. From high-end to country, they kind of work anywhere. The undisputed master (mistress?) of the buffalo … Read more
It’s no secret that I am a huge fan of a conversion house project. I’ve showcased several projects over the years and I’m so excited to share a new one that is currently on the market in my favorite city of Newburyport, MA. I saw this modern carriage house conversion project originally when it was … Read more