Using metallics in design New Year’s Eve is just around the corner! And that means plenty of sparkles, celebrations, and soirees. With that in mind, I’m making a case for all things metallic–from decor to dresses. My New Year’s Eve plans usually revolve around a great meal, great company and a beautifully snowy setting up […]
Residential Interiors & Decor
Emerald Green – Pantone Color of the Year 2013
Emerald green is Pantone’s Color of the Year 2013 Pantone LLC, the global authority on color and provider of professional color standards for the design industries, announced PANTONE® 17-5641 Emerald, a lively, radiant, lush green, as the Color of the Year for 2013. The experts at Pantone tell us, “2012 Color of the Year, PANTONE […]
How to Create a Party Ready Furniture Plan
Create a party ready furniture plan This time of year, I love the many opportunities for getting together with friends. It’s important to create spaces that feel welcoming and inviting to guests. Here are a few tips to setting up a party ready furniture pan for casual gatherings in your living room. Establish a focal […]
Versatile Interior Design
Versatile interior design to take you from day-to-day to the holidays This is the time of year when you open your home to family and friends to celebrate the season and share love, laughter, family and fun. Is your home ready to host more than your usual day-to-day family activities? Do you have to move […]
Kitchen of the Week on Houzz.com
Delighted to be named ‘Kitchen of the Week’ on Houzz.com Recently one of my residential interior designs was featured on Houzz.com as the Kitchen of the Week. This design was part of a whole house remodeling project to echo the simple, relaxing and beautiful surroundings of the Martha’s Vineyard home while adding storage and an open […]
Holiday Gift Ideas: Give Home Decor
Home decor items make the perfect personal gift I love expressing style with my interior design choices–as well as my holiday gift choices. That’s why this holiday season, I plan to tap into the personal styles of my friends and family members and give them items for their homes that they’ll absolutely love. To make […]
How to Make a Statement Without Saying a Word
Use interior design to make a statement without saying a word The entry is the first introduction that you and your visitors have to your home. It should be calm, uncluttered and be the perfect expression of your design style. Designing and organizing this space can be a key factor in organizing your home. This room […]
How to choose the perfect wall color – Part 2
Tips from an Interior Designer for choosing the perfect wall color Just like fashion trends, color trends come and go. To have a beautiful and comfortable home, you don’t have to follow the trends – you should follow what makes you feel good. The trick is to blend the colors you like into pleasing combinations […]
How to Choose the Perfect Wall Color – Part 1
Color tips from an Interior Designer It’s important to chose colors wisely. As any interior designer will tell you, how a person feels in a space is largely dependent on the color. Color can influence your mood and your thoughts. It has the power to change the look–in both shape and size–of furnishings and even […]
Using Bright Blue in Interior Design
How to use bright blue in interior design Blue works in almost any setting – from formal dining rooms and serious libraries to modern living rooms and fun kids’ rooms. Using bright blue in interior design often takes a special eye to envision and execute well. This vibrant blue kitchen is from a house I […]