Meet The Artist: Judy Kensley McKie

By Linda Merrill | June 29, 2007 | 1 Comment

Judy Kensley McKie is recognized as a premiere figure in the American studio furniture movement. Her furniture in carved and painted wood and in cast bronze, marble, stone, and resin occupies a singular position in the field. The work is infused with a lively awareness of modernist and contemporary art and also of the approaches … Read more

Ruby Lane’s Holiday Magazine

By Linda Merrill | November 5, 2014 | Comments Off on Ruby Lane’s Holiday Magazine

Ruby Lane is one of the world’s largest online marketplaces for vintage and antique goods including art, furnishings, jewelry, silver, crystal and more. I was asked to select a favorite item from their offerings to be included in their holiday issue of Ruby Read, their digital magazine. Here is the online listing for the Royal … Read more

Top Design Season Finale is Tonight!

By Linda Merrill | November 5, 2008 | Comments Off on Top Design Season Finale is Tonight!

After 10 weeks and 10 contestants sent home, Top Design on Bravo is down to 3 final challengers – Preston Lee, Nathan Thomas and Ondine Karady – and tonight is the season finale! And stay tuned – I’ll be doing a podcast interview with the winner tomorrow! As I’ve mentioned before, we’re running a design … Read more

Design & Architecture Resources

By Linda Merrill | November 3, 2014 | Comments Off on Design & Architecture Resources

Interior design and architecture is a world of details, historical facts and mathematical figures. There’s a lot to know. I wanted to be sure to share my Pinterest Board called Resources and Info where I collect infographics on all kinds of subjects, including: Styles of Chair Backs Optimal dimensions for light fixtures over a table … Read more

Vote!

By Linda Merrill | November 4, 2008 | Comments Off on Vote!

Media Talk – Design Talk

By Linda Merrill | June 29, 2007 | 2 Comments

Starting today, I am a guest designer over at Design Talk. Check out my answers to very specific design questions such as white on off-white decorating and what to do when you can’t change the rug!Thanks to Design Talk for the opportunity!

Happy Halloween!

By Linda Merrill | October 31, 2014 | Comments Off on Happy Halloween!

Review: Rug Pad Corner – Protection for area rugs

By Linda Merrill | October 29, 2014 | Comments Off on Review: Rug Pad Corner – Protection for area rugs

There are many aspects of interior design that aren’t the pretty and sexy parts, but it doesn’t mean they aren’t important. A good quality carpet pad will not only protect your floors and carpets, they are safety items as well. According to the National Safety Council “Falls are one of the leading causes of unintentional … Read more

Kelly Wearster’s Groundworks fabrics and trims

By Linda Merrill | November 3, 2008 | Comments Off on Kelly Wearster’s Groundworks fabrics and trims

Lee Jofa has launched a new line of fabrics and trims with Kelly Wearstler called Groundworks. These colors are so fresh looking – especially as we’re heading into Winter here in New England. Click here to view the fabrics and here for the trims. These fabrics are available only to the trade. If you need … Read more

Media Talk: The Times of London

By Linda Merrill | June 28, 2007 | 2 Comments

Thanks to Lucia Adams, Property Editor, from The Times in London for including me in their roundup of top property blogs. I’m honored to be listed with Decor8, Design*Sponge, Mark Cutler Design and MoCoLoco in their Design & Interiors section.