As the owner of an interior design firm that is service-driven and not sales-driven, I wanted to provide connection in a more meaningful way. So, earlier this month I created our very own VIP Insiders group. This group is also a way to honor my 2020 word of the year: PRESENCE. The first few questions in […]
Tips to get cozy
The past few years the Danish concept of hygge (pronounced hewgah) has appeared in many of my design and shelter magazines. This idea, which I love, is about creating an environment that fosters well-being through coziness, ease, conviviality and candlelight. In fact, candlelight is almost a prerequisite because hygge, at its core, is defined as […]
Top 8 Christmas decorating tips
Our Christmas decorating program ‘Trees with Ease‘ is in full swing and I know many of you will be pulling out your Christmas decorations this weekend so I want to share some tips to help you organize and prioritize. These tips were published in Rutland Magazine and you can view the original article HERE. 1. […]
Incorporating souvenirs into your decor
A few years ago, while on vacation in Chile, we toured poet Pablo Neruda’s former home (now a museum). What impressed me the most about his home was that it was filled with beautiful art and sculpture. It was like walking around an art gallery. I was so inspired that I convinced my husband to […]
Pillow Passion
You’ve spent so much time crafting a room you’ll love….why compromise when you get to the pillows? The lowly pillow wields much more power than people think. Don’t compromise. Pillows can make or break a room. Have a well-designed day,
My TOP bathroom upgrades
Are you thinking of renovating a guest bath this year? Consider adding one or more of these elements that we’ve employed in recent projects. They add a touch of luxury and are gratifying upgrades. Under-Vanity Lighting is a great way to soften light but it’s also highly recommended for clients aging in place. Plus, your […]
Creating a bedroom retreat
There are two aspects of creating a bedroom retreat. Did you know that we spend over a third of our lives in our beds? The bedroom is where we greet the day and where we return for refuge at night. Our bedrooms should provide respite and these tips will help you create a cozy little […]
Preparing your house for sale
Summer: water, sunshine, fresh flowers, walks by the lake and home maintenance. Home maintenance? Ugh. It’s true, summer is the BEST time to address home maintenance projects. Here are some of my favorite (secret) resources for home maintenance. These products can save time and money when you are staging a home to sell. The fact […]
Slipcover Tips
One of this week’s Channel 3 (WCAX) Redecorating with Ruxana segments, is how to pet-proof a room. For dog-lovers like me, dog hair in the home is a fact of life. A great solution to protect your furnishings from four (or two legged) children is to utilize slipcovers. I carry an amazing line of furniture by Miles Talbott called Washable […]
Decorating with Lucite
On a vacation to Chile and Argentina earlier this year, my husband and I stayed a few nights in a fabulous hotel in Santiago. It was a contemporary ‘boutique hotel’ and the room featured a living room, a full kitchen and a bedroom. The bedroom overlooked a central courtyard and although it was a small […]