Well, it's been a while! Great to be back on the blog. All good here, just lots going on.To start, we recently received a packed 40-foot container at the shop. That's twice the amount of antique goodies we normally bring over from Europe. And, that's twice the amount of dusting! [...]
Ceane, my friend and client, and I were chatting about all the changes in her newly updated kitchen (the one I wrote about here), and what else was left for us to tackle. Artwork came up, and I knew we had to inject a pop of something bold, colorful and [...]
Wouldn't it be nice to start over with a new kitchen? How many of you want to custom design, gut and renovate your own kitchen? But not everyone can or wants to tackle such an enormous and, almost always, disruptive project. Sometimes a makeover makes more sense.When my clients, Ceane [...]
Do you know my good friend Kelly Elko who writes the popular blog Eclectically Vintage? Kelly is an inspiration: she loves decorating and restyling her home - many times with antiques, yard sale goodies and even curbside finds. She has an original point of view, which I really admire. Kelly [...]
My niece, Becky, just purchased her first place - really proud of her!!! Becky's small condo has a room that's referred to as a second bedroom, but truth be told, it is beyond tiny and does not have a closet. I suppose a twin bed could be crammed against the [...]
W E L C O M E 2 0 1 5 ~ A happy and healthy new year to all. I made just one resolution: to wake up early! For the record, I've already broken it :( Ohhhhhh, well! After the bustle of the holidays, this is the time to [...]
Basement...just that word itself is depressing! For many of us having basements, they are often times treated as low priorities on the decorating list. It ends up being relegated as a someday project. Well, that someday came for Tom and me. Since moving into our 1918 house back in 2007, [...]
I'm delighted to share my client's living room in a historic 1918 cottage. Like all projects, this one is unique. I think this room turned out beautifully, and it shows that antiques can be relevant, young and versatile. Earlier this year, Jen and Chris purchased a couple items from my [...]
Stylish entertaining is an art. For Michelle Pangallo, my good friend and client, setting a gracious table, creating beautiful floral arrangements and whipping up mouthwatering courses all come naturally. Together with her husband CD, they are the ultimate hosts! I recently attended a splendid luncheon at Michelle and CD's Swedish [...]
Remember our new place in Maine? I'm thrilled to say we'll be moving furniture up very soon :) If you are a new reader, first of all, welcome, and please allow me to catch you up to speed. After an extensive search for a vacation home, Tom and I finally [...]
