I wanted to share a recently completed project that had some challenging spaces worth discussing. My clients called me in to work with them on the decorative elements of their full gut renovation of a 100 year old home in Boston. Old homes always have quirks which makes them both charming and challenging spaces! This … Read more
Many older homes, particularly in New England, are filled with charming nooks and interesting spaces. They’ve evolved over time with additions and other enhancements. But, these charming spaces can also pose design dilemmas – such as what the heck to do with low ceilings or those with odd angles. And what if we want to … Read more
Silver Screen Surroundings: Sharp Objects Sharp Objects is a new series currently airing on HBO. It’s getting rave reviews all around for the acting (Amy Adams, Patricia Clarkson) and the production. I haven’t seen it yet (there’s been a lot going on which I’ll share at the end of this post) but plan to at … Read more
Thibaut Designs is always one of my go-to’s for amazing fabrics and wallpapers and they’ve simply hit it out of the park with their beautiful new damask wallpaper collection. It’s a nod to the “old world” while still looking fresh and new. Thibaut is known for their beautiful photography that truly showcases their designs. I keep … Read more
I received this eye catching postcard in the mail recently from Palacepapers, owned by Massachusetts native Casey Gunschel. “Dedicated to traditional craft, Palacepapers patterns are hand silk screened by skilled artisans on a variety of natural fibers and papers. Inspired by a collective fascination with the natural environment, fable illustrations and antique maps, each Palacepapers … Read more
Gosh, how did it get to be Friday already?? I’ve had a super busy week I guess! Anyway, wanted to share this pretty new collection of Osborne and Little fabrics and wallpaper. Shiraz Isfahan Tulip Rosalia Damask Persian Garden See the entire Persian Garden line of fabrics and wallpapers. O&L fabrics and wallpapers are … Read more
A couple of months ago, I posted about choosing the wallpaper for the new bathroom in my New Hampshire farmhouse project. Choices were from Osborne & Little, Designer’s Guild and Graham & Brown. Your comments showed a rang of opinion and I wanted to share a quick peek at how it all came out! The … Read more
I’m in the process of selecting a wallpaper for a client’s first floor lavatory. As we all know, small bathrooms are a great place to experiment with bold pattern and I’m excited that the client is on board with adding a little wow factor into the space. I’ve narrowed down the selections to a general … Read more
One of my favorite Saturday afternoon pastimes is to visit one of the local big box book stores, buy a cup of coffee and peruse the international shelter magazines for interesting and unique finds. Usually I don’t have my laptop with me, but my Apple iBook decided to give up the ghost last night and … Read more
Penny at Partridge & Green in London sent me information on their latest bespoke wallpaper designs. Plum Gold handpainted wallpaper Bespoke handpainted Wallpaper Company Partridge & Green have just added a new plum gold to their handpainted gold wallpaper range. Managing Director Oliver Kay says “Hand brushing our Gold wallpapers gives them movement anddepth which … Read more