Essential Drawings You Need For a Renovation
If you’ve worked with me you’ll know my mantra is “Good design takes time.” Planning a well-designed home doesn’t happen quickly. A good design plan requires two things: a lot of drafting and a copious amount of coffee. We’ll explore the different types of design drawings that will guide you on your path to a […]
Countertop Slab Selection Tips
Now that you’ve found the PERFECT slab, you might be wondering what the next steps are. These are my top countertop selection tips. In a previous post, I shared What to Expect When Visiting a Slab Yard. This is part two of that post. Be sure to read part one. Choose an Expert Fabricator This […]
Navigating Renovation Surprises: Change Orders, Add-Ons, and Unforeseen Expenses
Embarking on a renovation journey? It’s helpful to understand the nuances of change orders, add-ons, and unforeseen project expenses. While you may consider these “renovation surprises” for those of us in the field, they’re a common occurrence. When a potential client asks me “What if something goes wrong?” I tell them that they’re asking the […]
Decorating your Home with Plants
A lot of our design work revolves around renovation so I don’t discuss decorating a lot. We have some full-service installations we’re planning and I thought this was a good opportunity to share a design tip – decorating your home with plants! Every room we style has flowers and plants. Not only do they breathe […]
Cozy Bedroom Decorating Tips
It’s snowing!! Is there a better way to spend a snowy, Sunday morning than by snuggling in bed with the dog and a cup of coffee? We spend a third of our lives sleeping and yet bedrooms are often the last room that people decorate. I challenge you to take a moment to assess your […]
Interior Design Inspired by Nature: Biophilic Design
Vermonters often say, “We were green before it was cool.” As a designer based in Vermont, I will one day say, “I was a biophilic designer before it was cool.” Biophilic design simply means it’s inspired by nature. Classic biophilic elements are inspired by nature’s inherent beauty and serenity. The concept is to bring the […]
Shopping Guide – Made in Vermont
Earlier this fall, I posted a poll on Instagram asking what type of content people would be interested in. My vote was tablescapes, because I love them! Imagine my surprise when Gift Guides had the largest number of votes. As a small business owner, I wanted my inaugural shopping guide to celebrate the spirit and […]
Holiday Survival Tips
You might wonder why an interior designer would share tips for surviving the holidays. Before launching my interior design firm, I was an event planner, and during college, I worked at a flower shop, where I became a certified floral designer. That experience led me to offer a Christmas decorating service, Trees with Ease, where […]
Ways to Responsibly Get Rid of Unwanted Furniture
Are you gearing up for a renovation or a new home build? If so, you’re probably wondering which pieces you want to reuse in your new space. But then you’re left with the question: what do you do with the furniture that won’t make the cut? This post dives into ways to responsibly get rid […]
How to Prepare for your Renovation or New Construction Project
When it comes to construction projects, last-minute decisions can be a common source of stress and delays. In our Get Organized for Your Renovation workshop, someone asked the question “Why are decisions so last minute?” While every project will have some last-minute decisions if you’re making most of your decisions at the eleventh hour then […]
