Choosing your Christmas tree is perhaps the most important Christmas decorating task of the season. If you decide to use a live tree this year, it is important to do a little preparation before you head out to search for the perfect tree. First, measure your ceiling...
Now that my show house room is complete at Coastal Haven Designer Show House, I would love to show you some of the design details that have been included in this space. First, if you have been following my blog, you will remember that fine artist Lee Rowan, who is...
Well everyone, today is the deadline for having our rooms complete here at the Newburyport Designer Show House. I actually completed my room 6 days earlier than the deadline, so it was nice to spend a little time enjoying my completed space. This gave me the extra...
Today I will be sharing just a little bit about my show house space plan. I ordered furniture for the design show house space right after I was notified that my design was selected for the show. Our timeline was tight considering that we are dealing with custom work...
With my 17 plus years of designing homes for clients, I can honestly say, paint color selection is one of the biggest areas in the design process that can bring a client to a state of complete panic. I have seen everything from tears to family arguments all over paint...
My first step in the creation of my living room design for Coastal Haven, was the selection of fabrics. I knew that I wanted a mix of beautiful blue hues for the space so I focused my search in that general direction. Because this is a designer show house, I wanted to...
Marble, stone, granite, quartz.... everyone loves the look of these beautiful products, but making the right selection for your project can be more complicated than it looks! As a design professional, I help my clients with these selections every day. Knowing the...
Over the years, I have done an enormous amount of entertaining. I have designed many holiday tables, from elegant formal parties, to casual holiday gatherings with friends. Â The holiday table has always been one of my favorite decorating projects in my home, or in my...
So, what is my favorite color? Definitely my answer will always be RED. In honor of Valentine's Day , I wanted to pull together some "Red Hot Red-Design Inspiration." A lamp or a throw pillow, or a room done entirely in red, this primary color delivers a powerful...
The classic combination of blue and white has always been a design staple in my own home. This is how it started………. About 20 years ago I purchased my first piece of blue and white china at a New England flea market. As a lover of porcelain china and passionate...
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