Crisp white kitchens are a classic and it’s not surprising that they have been incredibly popular for nearly two decades and show little sign of giving up the top spot. My post on the movie decor of Something’s Gotta Give is still one of my Top 10 visited posts and it came out in 2003! … Read more
Hello! I took a bit of an unexpected blogging break this summer – nothing planned and nothing is wrong. I just got busy and realized I needed to give myself a break from worry over it and maybe get back my blogging mojo. So, I thought I’d at least check in and let you know … Read more
I’m thrilled to share a new video showcasing my unique Artistic 3D Renderings which I provide to all my interior design clients so they can “see” their designs before they “commit”. In addition to the usual floorpans, I also offer 360 degree, 4-wall renderings so that my clients don’t have to worry about their spaces … 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
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
In March I posted about a trends talk I was working on that was rescheduled. Time has passed and it’s next week! So, I’m busy putting together the final touches (and by “final touches” I mean – gulp!) of my talk on Interior Design Trends that I’m presenting on Saturday March 13th, as part of Wicked Local … Read more
Hello and Happy New Year! I hope you all had a wonderful holiday break. I spent a lot of time with family and friends. We welcomed a new little baby girl into my family – my niece had a baby at the end of November. So, it’s been an exciting time for us all. She’s … Read more
If you’re on Facebook, you’ll be familiar with the “memory” feature where they give you some of the highlights from posts from the same day going back several years. Today, mine was reminding me that this Boston townhouse living room project I did was featured in The Boston Globe Sunday Magazine on January 17, … Read more
I’ve always loved mural wallpaper, so what better way of making an entrance to the dream house than doing it up right in the front hall! First, here are some inspiration images I’ve been collecting for a long while. This first image is Suzanne Rheinstein’s New York Pied-a-Terre which features a gorgeous paper in the … Read more
A huge THANK YOU to Lidy Baars of French Garden House antiques for profiling me on her blog last week. There are some sneak peeks of my cottage as recently photographed by Michael J Lee and some in depth sharing about my thoughts on design and the use of antiques. This is Lidy’s take on … Read more
It’s been a whirlwind few days as you can imagine – moving out and moving in. I really don’t like the moving process. Packing things then unpacking them a few days later isn’t like opening presents. But still, I had the help of the wonderful White Glove Moving & Storage in Bourne, MA who were … Read more
I was honored to be asked to contribute some of my favorite outdoor entertaining items for New England Home magazine’s Perspectives column in the current issue. Here’s the digital edition.
Sorry for the bloggy silence. I don’t know if I’ve shared this before, I can’t remember, but I have been working on a book! I was hired to do the 6th edition revision and update for the longstanding book “How to Start a Home Based Interior Design Business” published by Globe Pequot Press. I believe … Read more
So, as I posted last week, I’m planning the decorations of my new little cottage by the river which I’ve dubbed Nook Cottage (it’s in Rocky Nook). The bedroom is currently beige, which will not do! Luckily the landlord is fine with me painting. I suppose if he weren’t, I’d have to come up with … Read more
So, progress is being made selling my parent’s house. Things are moving fast! Since my Mom passed away, I’ve been scouring real estate listings for properties to rent or to buy. I felt more like renting at this stage in my life versus all the issues associated with owning, but then renting isn’t always a … Read more