Pantone has released its 2017 Color of the Year – what it describes as “a color snapshot of what we see taking place in our global culture that serves as an expression of a mood and an attitude.” The coming year’s color is a zippy, upbeat green appropriately named “Greenery”. Pantone calls it “nature’s neutral” and “fresh, calming and indicative of new beginnings” – and I have to agree! Green is a really easy color to …
With the holidays a distant memory and thoughts of spring just around the corner (don’t want to jinx it but maybe it’s already here?) – my mailbox is full of catalogs showing the latest in furniture and accessories for the new year. One theme I’m loving is the abundance of menswear-like pieces for home. Masculine stripes on rugs and pillows, classic “gentleman” patterns like houndstooth, and strong furniture silhouettes like the trunk are making an appearance …
I don’t know if it’s the fall foliage, abundance of pumpkins on porches or savory bowls of squash soup on every menu….but I’m having a major love affair with orange these days. A color that represents happiness and warmth, orange is cozy and so classic New England that it’s hard to find a place where it doesn’t work! Orange is showing up in a lot of my work lately…whether it’s flat-out orange, rust, coral, or peach – I’m drawn to it …
I’m sure NONE of us are ready to think about the sun setting on summer and the upcoming fall…I’m in absolutely NO rush to kiss this gorgeous weather goodbye. It’s been a great couple of months, and I’m loving the simple pleasures that come with warm weather and being outside. That said, soon inevitably our focus will turn to indoors – school, work, and inside spaces. In the waning days of summer I’m enjoying putting the finishing …
No blogging or posting for me lately…and with good reason! The last few months I’ve spent my on-line time working on my first website and a re-designed blog. I’m excited to make my business profile and portfolio “official” and I’m thrilled to be able share a few of the things I’ve been working on the last year or so. I have many wonderful projects underway at the moment and look forward to adding those to my portfolio …
My first logo sketch One year ago today I made a bold decision – to, at the age of 43, start my own business. It’s not exactly sailing solo around the world or climbing Mount Everest – but for for me it was a BIG deal! After decades of decorating for myself and friends for pure fun, I turned my hobby into a job – signed some paperwork for Uncle Sam – and never looked back! My …
Work is finished on our first floor guest bath, and I have to say it was quite a painless process, and worth the time and money. In my last post I referenced wanting to give the space a fresh, updated look while increasing the amount of light in the room – without a big investment. Mission accomplished! Starting at the floors, I chose a honed marble – it’s never dated, and lightened up the room from the …
Today was a school day for me – and despite the horrible weather, I arrived at New England School of Art & Interior Design earlier than usual. At my table there were piles of magazines being used for a project our class is doing on color and composition. Squarely in my space, as if it were meant for me, was a circa 1998 Architectural Digest. If you know me, you know this is my favorite magazine – …
Powder Room Before Welcome to my blog, thanks for taking the time to visit! It’s been a frenetic but FANTASTIC first year in business, and I must admit I could not be happier. I’m grateful for the support from family, friends & clients (and friends who became clients!). That said, between attending design school, the kids, work, and channeling my creative energies to my clients projects, my own home has been a wee bit neglected. Time for a little …
