Linda Merrill
2025 Exciting Updates! In 2019 I attended the Downton Abbey Costumes Exhibition in Boston that had been traveling around the country. So much fun! See below for all my photos and commentary. It’s now been announced by Bonhams Auction House in London that there is an upcoming costumes and props auction – much of which … Read more
Do you love interior decorating but live in a rental apartment or home and aren’t sure how you can decorate a rental? With the price of housing skyrocketing and less mobility happening in general (per The New York Times) many people are staying put. If you’re staying put in your rental but want to make … Read more
I am once again honored to have been included in the FIXR Top 125 Interior Designer Experts list for 2025! On the list are a mix of designers, influencers, writers and other industry experts. Per Fixr.com they “extensively researched top interior designers currently contributing to the industry in the U.S. and selected the 125 in this … Read more
It’s that time of year again! The Newburyport Holiday House Tour 2024 is next week on Saturday December 14 from 10-4. In 2020 they turned the tour into an outdoor event which was hugely creative and successful. They really know how to put on a great tour – indoors or out. Combine that with historic New … Read more
We’re heading into the holiday season – a time for family and friends to be traveling, visiting and staying over. How is your guest bedroom situation? I don’t have a dedicated guest bedroom, so anyone who comes to stay ends up on an air mattress in my home office. The other choice is the living … Read more
So, it’s back to school time (okay – it’s a little later than 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 … Read more
Over nine years ago I blogged about a bucket list trip to the iconic Mt. Washington Resort & Spa and how gorgeous it looks. Well I finally made it this past weekend! Let me say – it’s even better than expected! The Mt. Washington Resort & Spa was built in 1902 and is one of … Read more
If you had $5+M to spend on the gorgeous Georgian colonial home that starred in the movie “Home Alone” (apologies to Macaulay Culkin) – how would you decorate it? A couple of weeks ago I posted about the evolution of the Home Alone house decorating style from the 1980’s to today. It’s a beloved movie … Read more
After over four decades of movie making – and having fans swoon of nearly all the interiors – we have hit the Nancy Meyers Style moment in the zeitgeist. #NancyMyersCore is all the rage at the moment. And after spending nearly two decades covering her movies set designs – I am here to jump on … Read more
The Home Alone house has the honor of featuring one of the most famous movie houses in recent memory. The gorgeous Georgian Colonial style brick house, built in 1921 in Winnetka IL, was the scene for much mayhem in grand old movie style. Premiering in 1990 the house was decorated in a holiday themed green and … Read more
One of my bucket list trips is to visit Colonial Williamsburg – so much history and also American design style! One of their relatively recent innovations has been to create the Designer in Residence program (they actually live in these homes for a period) starting in 2019 with Tony Baratta and then in 2022 with Heather … Read more
You’re invited to a self-guided tour of sensational kitchens showcasing craftsmanship and design at the Newburyport PTO Kitchen Tour & Tasting, Saturday, May 11th, 2024. Enjoy this one-of-a-kind exploration of historic and charming homes, featuring complimentary tastings from exceptional restaurants, chefs, brew masters and bakers to provide a “taste” of all that Newburyport has to offer … Read more
As spring blossoms and summer warmth beckon, it’s time to embrace the natural allure of wicker and rattan in your home décor. These timeless materials effortlessly infuse spaces with a sense of airy sophistication and laid-back charm, making them perfect companions for the brighter seasons ahead. But first – a lesson: What is the difference … Read more
Do you have a small space open floor plan challenge? A while ago I wrote about the Tyranny of the Open Floor Plan and I do still think that open floor plans aren’t the best choice for larger homes. But for smaller spaces they can work really well. But the key is to create a … Read more
Nearly a year ago I started planning my next dollhouse build project and shared the plans here. After a bit of an unexpected delay due to the onset of rheumatoid arthritis, I have been able to get back to my build and substantially completed the dollhouse kitchen this week! A reminder of the inspiration and … Read more
It’s early April here in New England – that time when winter coats are still needed despite our desire for spring – and galoshes – because it will not stop raining! There was even snow this week! Okay, in truth once it gets warm I’ll immediately go into “it’s a little bit hot” mode. New … Read more