As a child I remember “helping” my dad with a project. He asked me to stir the can of paint he just opened so I grabbed a nearby screwdriver and began to stir. My father (the left-brained engineer) was horrified and the look on his face was so dire that I jumped away from the […]
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 […]
Good design takes time…. and knowledge
I was cleaning out my electronic files and stumbled across this photograph I took last summer. It’s a close-up of the ladies room floor at the New York Mets’ Citi Field baseball stadium. Glamorous, I know. I took the photograph because I noticed that the designers used the Mets’ logo colors for the floor. It […]
Equestrian Decorating
It’s DERBY DAY! While my husband is reading about the horses and picking his favorites, I’m adding equestrian decor for a little our Derby fete this evening. My mind has been focused on the equestrian-look all week. I’m working with clients who want to update their family room. The home is a ski chalet and […]
How to change the mood of the room with paint
It’s a bit dreary out today so it’s the perfect time to discuss how you can change the mood of a room simply by changing the paint color. Have a well-designed day,
Summer hydrangeas
A neighbor has the most amazing blue hydrangeas in her yard. We’re dog-sitting a 5 month old bulldog, which means we’re walking more, so I’m able to admire them often. Hydrangeas are the quintessential summer flower, aren’t they? During my wedding-planning days, many August brides used this bright summer flower in bouquets and centerpieces. 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 […]
Chalkboard Paint
I’m not sure how I feel about chalkboard paint. I’ve used it several times in projects around the house: for crafts, for entertaining and even in furniture make-overs. As an interior designer I thought this would be a trend that lasted only a few years. But it’s staying much longer than I anticipated. What do you think? Need to update your fridge? […]
And the winner is…..
Pantone announced that Tangerine Tango (17-1463) is the 2012 color of the year. I noticed the color popping up the past few months so I’m not surprised. I love the black trim they used to define the walls. A simple way to incorporate a splash of color. Plus, I LOVE the oil paintings of the pooch. Very classic. Think Tangerine Tango is […]