Posts Tagged ‘interior design’
Details at the Junior League of Boston 2012 Show House
This is the second of a series of posts on the Junior League of Boston 2012 Show House. The first can be viewed here. As I made my way around the Junior League of Boston Show House last week, praying that my dying camera battery would survive “just one more room” (thankfully, it did!), I…
Read MoreFavorite Rooms at the Junior League of Boston 2012 Show House
I had the great pleasure of visiting the Junior League of Boston Show House yesterday (thank goodness for babysitters!), on the day it opened to the public. I have way too much to share for just one post, so I’ll be breaking it down into somewhat logical topics over the course of the next week…
Read MoreHow to Make a Color Statement with Collections
When people want to make a quick hit, big impact change in a room, usually the number one solution is paint. Really, this means that color, and changes thereof has a dramatic effect on the overall look of an interior space. However, there are, of course, many other ways to breathe new life into a…
Read MoreFamily Friendly Style at the Boston Design Center
Today I had the opportunity to attend the Boston Design Center’s annual open house, “The Look” – albeit for only a couple of hours (babysitter constraints!). I spent some time perusing the showrooms, and introducing myself to folks as a newly minted member of “the trade.” During my abbreviated visit, I had my radar up…
Read MoreInterior Design Time Warp #2 – The 1980s
Well, thanks for your patience as I’ve attended to some personal matters (you know, family, school, the usual stuff!). I proudly bring you the second installment of Interior Design Time Warp – my favorite decade (so far) – the 80s, baby! If you’ve forgotten how families lived during the decade of decadence, or if you…
Read MoreBuilding Blocks of Our New Kitchen
As many of you are already aware, we’re slowly approaching the finish line on a new construction home, which is generally believed to be completed sometime next month (note my full confidence in this assertion 🙂 ). I’ve been dropping by frequently to monitor progress, and I’ve learned a few things. 1.) Everything takes at…
Read MoreWhat I’m Watching This Week
It’s Sunday night and I’m contemplating a busy, yet exciting week ahead – here are some things I’m looking forward to most. 1.) Nursery Design Series on Honey & Fitz. Dina over at Honey & Fitz has rounded up some of her favorite bloggers to share their creative nursery ideas on her blog throughout this…
Read MoreNewport Designer Spotlight: Eileen Marcuvitz
Since I’m in Newport, Rhode Island on vacation at the moment, I thought it would be fun to feature the work of a local interior designer. Often, residential designers and decorators here are tasked with not just home design, but yacht design as well. You would not believe the size of some of these boats…I can’t even…
Read MoreFurniture Buying Tips From Real Moms (Part 1 of 2)
Usually, the arrival of a new baby precipitates many new big-ticket purchases, including furniture and home furnishings – and not just for the nursery. The life changes that come along with children often include moving into a new apartment or home, with an opportunity to furnish it in a baby- and kid-friendly way. This can…
Read MoreGreek Key Redux
Happy Sunday, everyone! Hope your weekend has been as gorgeous where you are as it has been in Newport, where we’re entering our final week of vacation. One of my earliest blog posts on Interiors for Families was all about the Greek key motif in contemporary design and furnishings. Just barely scratching the surface there,…
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