Posts Tagged ‘decorating’
One Room Challenge Week 3: Bold Serene Bedroom
Happy week three! I am fresh off a long weekend at High Point market. Well, fresh may be overstating it a bit. I am tired, physically exhausted, and mentally drained. And I had to hit the ground running with a client meeting first thing yesterday morning, despite getting home after midnight on Monday. So let’s…
Read MoreDay 126: Project 1896 (Our Home Renovation)
It’s been about a month since I last posted a construction update. A couple of weeks ago, I shared my plans for our mudroom. From the bottom of my heart, thanks to those who shared their feedback here on the blog and on Instagram! I think I now know which direction I’m heading in for…
Read MoreWhat a Decorator can Learn from The Beatles
I hope you had a nice long weekend! It doesn’t exactly feel like summer here, but the pools are open now, so I guess that’s progress? A couple of weeks ago my world changed for the better when this happened… I pretty much haven’t changed the channel in my car since May 18th. I also…
Read MoreA Soft Landing
Until recently, I’ve resisted thinking about furnishings and decoration for our new house (which is under construction, about to enter blue boarding phase!), in order to focus on the “bones” and other things that are a higher priority to address now. But I’m starting to succumb to temptation, partly because of some great sales I’ve…
Read MoreLessons From The 30th Annual Newton House Tour
This past Sunday, I attended my first Newton House Tour – the ultimate in real estate voyeurism, right here in my adopted hometown in Massachusetts. This year’s tour, the 30th annual put on by Historic Newton, featured eight distinctive homes, some new, some old, and some somewhere in-between. Since the tour featured private homes not…
Read More10 Fun Ways To Display Kid Art In Your Home
When you have children ‘of a certain age,’ there is nothing more precious or meaningful than the copious works of art they produce in school projects, at-home activities, birthday parties, etc. My little man is only 9 1/2 months old and is not yet wielding the crayon and marker, but I have to say I’m…
Read MoreAn Exciting Project: Our New Home
I am thrilled to announce that our offer to purchase a new house has been accepted! This isn’t just any old house, though. It is a spec house being built by a developer in the very early stages (framed, roof on), which we’ll have the opportunity to customize to our lifestyle and tastes. We contacted…
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