As we cruise into summer, June's episode of Inspiration is Everywhere falls to the cheerful, free-spirited nasturtium. Designing a space around this perky little plant really came down to one thing: those leaves, or better yet, that tile. From there the "Modern Bohemian" kitchen concept took shape. To hit the mark on a …
Inspiration is Everywhere: May
Inspired by a mossy stone fireplace from the forests of Vermont, May's chapter of Inspiration is Everywhere celebrates a colorfully, cozy living room in an "English Cottage" style. Originally part of a lodge belonging to the Civilian Conservation Corps, my husband and I discovered this fireplace in all it's vibrant, …
How to Curate a Gallery Wall
A common design challenge homeowners seem to run into is knowing how to arrange or display framed artwork or photos. While there is no perfect recipe for every home, here are a few things to keep in mind: Frame style, size, and matting: Using the same configuration on every piece will create a more formal look. …
Color In Focus: Yellow
Welcome back for another exciting post about color. Today we will be discussing... Yellow! A strong contender for my favorite color, Yellow has helped to lift my spirits on many occasions. Yellow is known to be the color of sunshine, friendship, optimism, hope, joy, confidence, and spontaneity (to name a few). …
Kid Spaces
As a woman in her early 30s, it should come as no surprise that many of my friends/acquaintances are taking the next step in adulthood and becoming parents. Very exciting! One benefit to working with a designer, is having a friend to see you through life's many changes. A relationship that may start with a nursery can …
Local Project: Mr. Mac’s
Time flies when you're having fun, and fall 2010 has been fun! Over the past few months, I've had the pleasure of working with the owners of Mr. Mac's Macaroni & Cheese restaurant. Located on Hooksett Road in Manchester, Mr. Mac's has amazing food available for dine in, delivery, pick up, as well as take and …
