figless manor
If you’ve ever perused the New York Times Best Seller’s List, chances are you’ve seen a book or two by British fiction author Jane Green. I recently stumbled upon pictures of her home online and had heart palpitations, it was so gorgeous! Raised in London and armed with a love for old homes and buildings…
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blue, bold + beautiful
If you only get one chance to make a great first impression at your home, a good place to start is the front door! Not only is it a great opportunity to make a bold statement, but it also sets the tone for what is to be expected when guests walk through the rest of…
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antlers aweigh!
I’m currently working with a dear friend and client on the renovation of her living room and kitchen. Her taste is both classic and eclectic, which has been a lot of fun for me-we stick to timeless pieces and punch them up with fun, bold accessories and fabrics. It just so happens that her hubby…
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a great before and after
I love Pinterest- not only for the bevy of inspiration you can find for nearly EVERYTHING, but also because it leads to design blogs to pore over. Such was the case when I stumbled upon Ashley of Smitten Design. I love a good before and after and the nursery she designed for her adorable baby…
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kate jackson, take 2
I’m a huge fan of Rhode Island-based designer Kate Jackson’s casual, yet tailored, modern style – I posted some of her amazing spaces before, but when I saw this eclectic beach cottage in Watch Hill, RI, over the weekend, I fell in love all over again! Charming details like beadboard ceilings, Peter Dunham fabrics and…
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for the kiddos
I’ve got babies on the brain big time lately. Not for me, personally (sorry, Mom!). I’m working on two nurseries and a big girl room for a lovely little lady who just graduated from crib to her own bed, and I am knee-deep in all-things-kiddos. Truth be told, I love working on spaces for little…
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50 shades of grey
I hope you all had a wonderful weekend! Mine was packed, but fun – Bunco, Blues Fest and the rest of the time spent devouring all three books in the 50 Shades of Grey trilogy. Since I need another weekend to catch up on all the sleep I didn’t get while reading, today I thought…
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shaker style chic
A good friend of mine recently asked me to come aboard and help with the renovation of the living room and kitchen of her 1960’s rancher. Like us, they are military and will more than likely not be in the house much longer than four or five years, but the kitchen is in some serious…
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marine industrial
If you’ve been reading my blog for any length of time, you know I love me some tiny cottages and would choose one over a McMansion any day of the week (and twice on Sundays!) So, when I saw this waterfront beach home in Marin County, California, in the latest issue of House Beautiful, I…
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cool, calm and collected
As much as I love bright, bold color and pattern, at the end of the day, there’s nothing like coming home to a calm, soothing environment. My days are filled with enough craziness and running around like a chicken with my head cut off, so when I come home, I like it to be less…
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