I don’t know what I love more…..the oil painting of the dog above the bed or the children’s silhouettes. Have a well-designed day, Photo: Design New England
Signs that you’re a decorating ‘maximalist’
My husband jokes (frequently) that if a minimalist says “less is more” than I’m a maximilist because I say “If less is more, imagine how much more, MORE would be!” Here are some signs that YOU might be a maximalist: 1. You love animal print and try to sneak a little in every room. 2. […]
November is the new January
I received an e-mail from a client last night and she wrote proudly, “I have spent the weekend ‘purging’ stuff from the house and doing long overdue cleaning.” Clearing clutter is not only liberating but also important for our inner peace. As a designer, my world is filled with an extraordinary amount of ‘stuff’ – […]
Vermont Marble Kitchen Countertops
I recently selected a stunning marble for a client’s kitchen renovation. The quarry the marble counters came from is just twenty minutes away from the home – you can’t get more local than that! As I was watching the marble counters being installed, I was reminded of the long history that Vermont stone has. I […]
Selecting the RIGHT paint color
Did you know that 40% of the paint sold in the United States is to correct PREVIOUS color mistakes? Yep. It’s true. A common error people make is selecting the paint color first and then making decisions about the remainder of the room. Although I ALWAYS recommend paint color last, this isn’t always possible. For […]
Equestrian Style Chair in Vermont
My husband and I are settling in to watch the 140th Kentucky Derby race on TV and I thought I’d share a chair that would be PERFECT for a room with a Ralph Lauren feel. Equestrian details dovetail with Vermont mountain decor very well. This chair comes in FIRST PLACE. My friend and fellow […]
A kitchen renovation ends with a new living room
I just returned from an installation at a client’s home. Late last fall they decided to renovate their kitchen. They have a busy household and their dated kitchen was no no longer serving their needs. So, they gutted it and added a large island which serves as a spot for informal dining, homework and a […]
My Corner of New England
I have been busy working on a large renovation project for the past month and while I’m still busy, I was able to come up for air last week. My husband and I took a trip to the New Jersey shore for some R & R. On the drive back home, we were surprised to […]
Red, white & blue rooms
With the 4th of July just a few days away I thought it would be fun to share a few patriotic interiors. If you like […]
Copper in the kitchen
I posted the photo below on Facebook last week. It’s of a home in Killington that we recently designed. You can see the copper pots from the kitchen peeking through the mirror. Since completing the kitchen, I’m seeing copper EVERYWHERE. I believe I may have set a trend 🙂 Photo: Rutland Interior Design Here are several […]