I’m very excited to share that after a year in development, I have launched my new webshop Shop ::Surroundings::! Part of the development time has been the launch of a new one-of-a-kind design initiative called Surroundings By Design. It’s no secret that the internet has changed all our lives and how we shop. It’s also … Read more
As an interior designer, I spend a lot of time marketing my services and looking for the next great client. When I was new in business, people would ask me who my “ideal client” was. And, I would flippantly answer “one with a house and money.” Well, I learned very quickly that that was only … Read more
I’ve been blogging for the last week about the 2017 Newburyport Kitchen Tour here and here. Today, my final post will feature my two favorite houses on the tour. I think they are my favorite because of the use of space, thoughtful kitchen and interior design decisions and a cohesive design style that fits well … Read more
Are you ready for the long 4th of July weekend here in the US? I’m not actually a huge fan of fireworks and there are plenty of both the legal and illegal kind in the area. I live in a beach community, so it’s party-time all weekend long. Meanwhile, I wanted to share a … Read more
I updated my Virtual Interior Design webpage to include a video description of the process and deliverables. In this video, I describe the exact process of how I create beautiful, and personalized, interior design plan for clients far and wide. Known as Virtual Interior Design, aka E-Decorating, these plans evolve just as traditional in-person … Read more
Hello! I’d love to invite you to subscribe to my new YouTube Channel. I only have one video on there at the moment, but more are to come! Let me know what you think? Also, let me know if you follow other channels and (without naming names) let me know if there are things you … Read more
Did you know that I’ve been offering Virtual Design aka e-decorating,services for the last decade? We keep referring to this type of service as “new”, but in fact there are many tech-savvy designers who have been offering these services for quite a long time. Of course, technologies and modes of communication have come a long … Read more
This adorable house in Sandwich, Massachusetts on Cape Cod just sold and was considered the oldest house currently on the market. From the real estate listing: Meticulously maintained 1600’s English style cottage on Shawme Pond. Launch your kayak or fish from your private dock. Perfect for a second home, weekend getaway, or year-round living in … Read more
I was asked to share my best tip for creating the perfect relaxing bedroom. You can read it at The Mattress Insider along with the wisdom of my other design professionals . Here are a few of the bedrooms I’ve done over the years. And some design concepts I’ve put together for my virtual design clients: … Read more
These days, we’re inundated with inspiration images. We collect them from magazines, or more likely Pinterest and Houzz. Designers routinely ask new clients for their inspiration images so we can get an idea of what they like and even don’t like. So often, we’re treated to lovely inspiration images of light, bright and beautiful rooms with … Read more