A Classic Bathroom

By |2019-05-29T17:18:02+00:00July 22nd, 2012|Bathrooms, Design Projects, Swedish Antiques, White Ironstone|

Bathrooms are one of my favorite rooms to decorate. Perhaps it’s because many of them are in classic shades of white. They can be utilitarian and still fabulous. And of course, they should stand up to daily use. Susan and Greg, whose home I featured in this former post, have [...]

Mixing Swedish with Traditional

By |2019-05-29T17:18:01+00:00July 1st, 2012|Art, Design Projects, Front Doors, Pillows, Swedish Antiques|

With their classical and symmetrical facades, center-hall colonial homes are popular in the Washington, DC area. The majority, built in the 1920-30's, offer a pleasing floor plan. Shortly after my friends and clients, Susan and Greg, purchased their renovated colonial, they asked me to help update the interiors. Susan loves [...]

My New Home Office

By |2019-05-29T17:18:00+00:00June 11th, 2012|Art, Design Projects, Our Garden, Our Home, Swedish Antiques, Topiary|

I love old houses! Our 1916 Mediterranean style stucco home is full of period details such as the front loggia, green tiled roof, and gracious French windows and doors. There are also drawbacks to life in “this old house.” One disadvantage is the lack of closet space. It never bothered [...]

Timeless Swedish Style

By |2019-05-29T17:18:00+00:00May 18th, 2012|Design Projects, Fabrics, Garden Tours, House Tours, Kitchens, Pillows, Swedish Antiques|

I am so grateful when clients ask for my assistance in furnishing and decorating their house. Imagine how thrilled I was when I had the opportunity to help my good friend and client, Linda, with another home. I had worked on the previous home, but what made the second experience [...]

A Swedish Style Cottage

By |2019-05-29T17:17:57+00:00April 29th, 2012|Creamware, Design Projects, House Tours, Pillows, Swedish Antiques|

I remember selling, from my very first shipment, a Swedish sideboard to a couple wanting to freshen-up their screened porch.  Upon delivering the sideboard, I suggested converting their porch into a conservatory with the following: change the laminate wood floors to slate (to tie in with the exterior terrace); replace [...]

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