Everything is finally blooming and “green-ing” here in New Hampshire! Man, it took long enough! My hydrangeas aren’t out yet, and that “new,” glow-y green is still on the trees, but the birds are all a-twitter and it finally hit 70 degrees for a couple of days. When I think flora & fauna, I …
New Morris & Co. Furnishings Collaboration: Arts & Crafts Meets Boho Read More »
Being able to go to this past High Point Market as a part of the Design Bloggers Tour with Esteem Media was my first business trip since having Thing 1 more than 10 years ago. I felt like a combination of a kid in a candy store and a goody-two-shoes playing hooky from school …
My Favorite Fun, Funky, and GIFTABLE Finds from High Point Market Read More »
Oh my! I’m back from my first High Point Market and the Design Bloggers Tour with Esteem Media, and do I have the goodies for you! First of all, I have to admit I was scared fairly out of my senses for this trip. Let’s review the reasons why: I’m an introvert. I’m claustrophobic …
The SINGLE BIGGEST Trend from High Point Fall 2019 (and I Actually Like It) Read More »
I originally intended to post this last week, but Thing 2 cracked his head open on the corner of a table about 15 minutes before we were supposed to leave for a weekend in NYC for Thing 1’s 10th bday … and, well, you know. Parenthood and common sense trump weekly blogging! Anywho! I’ve …
2019 Project House: Yankee Barn Homes, Cottages & Bungalows Mag … and Home Glow Design! Read More »
It seems to be a pretty long-standing tradition in New England to put candles in the windows at Christmas time. The 7 mile drive from Concord to my town is just one house after another, all with candles. Then you hit my village with its Main Street lined with 200+ year old homes and it’s …
The Only Christmas Decoration I Invested In This Year (Other Than the Tree) Read More »
After a long wait and many a leak via social media, Hygge & West has at last launched its wallpaper collaboration with the pattern-happy, granny chic New York design team Tilton Fenwick, aka Anne Maxwell Foster and Suysel dePedro Cunningham. I’ve featured Tilton Fenwick many times on this blog, but just to refresh your memory on their design …
My eyes basically popped out of my head when I received the latest issue of House Beautiful and I saw Lee Ann Thornton‘s jewel box redo of a Connecticut ranch house. The woodwork (which was all brand new, apparently — amazing what you can do with applied moldings), the colors, the patterns, the cozy rooms, everything, everything is …
Get the Look: A Patternful Blue & White Dining Room for the Holidays Read More »
So, I know that I said that my DIY days died with the cry of my firstborn child, but here I am, eating my words (and some seriously yummy brownies. I’ll get to that.) A number of months ago, I wrote a blog post on How to Freshen Up Your Parents’ Formal Dining Set that’s been …
DIY Painted Furniture Just Got Easier — There’s a “FAT” New Kid in Chalk Paint Town Read More »
FALL IS HERE!!!!! The kids are back at school, and guess who’s doing a happy dance?! . . . . . . . . Well, Monty Python and me. Don’t get me wrong, it was a GLORIOUS summer. Temps reached 80 degrees maybe 4 days. We had plenty of rain at night, green grass, and sweet …
American Classic: Pendleton & Sunbrella Team Up for Durable American Decor Read More »
I am so pleased to bring you today’s post! I’ve become a bit of an art monger in recent years, and one artist who has caught my eye (along with an enormous following on Instagram) is Jess Franks. Stick around to the end of the post for a nifty little giveaway! (All photos by Jessie …
Jess Franks, Floral & Landscape Artist and Instagram Sensation — and a Giveaway! Read More »
June 24 marked my blogging anniversary — I have been blogging every Saturday now for 1 year! That’s 58 original long-form posts, along with 8 stories for New Hampshire Magazine, 3 stories for Around Concord Magazine and a couple of guest posts. Not to mention, my design work has gotten really busy thanks to my lovely clients! …
The 10 Best Design Blog Posts You May Have Missed Read More »
I love beginning a room with an Oriental rug as the foundation. There is no better rug in the world for durability and stain resistance, let alone beauty and craftsmanship. Furthermore, with so many Baby Boomers downsizing (many of whom bought some really nice heirloom pieces) the availability of quality Oriental rugs at auction and on …
How to Avoid Oriental Rug Overkill: 4 Tips for Coordinating Your Heirloom Rugs Read More »
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