Last year I had the pleasure of partnering with the brilliant cabinetmaker, Owain Harris of O.H.Harris Cabinetmaker on a very unique project. Owain’s clients had a 1966 Caravel 17′ Airstream trailer that they wanted to renovate. The goal was to create a cozy space for reading, writing, and guest sleeping quarters for …
It’s a Great Time to Redesign
Hello, hello! Wonderful to see you again :) And just like that – it’s September. A popular project this time of year is what I like to call a redesign. This is when we give an existing space a new look or function. Examples may include breathing new life into a living room, turning a guest room into an office, or …
The Psychology of Color
Color me rad… or sweet… or tranquil… or sophisticated… or cheerful… or sporty… Summer is an awesome time to paint. But when contemplating the options feels a bit like counting stars in the night sky, it’s no wonder that many are overwhelmed with the thought of it. Regardless of whether you love or hate to paint, …
Seasonal Home Checklist: Spring
After a particularly tough winter here in New England, I don’t think I’m the only one who is READY FOR SPRING! Give me sunshine! Give me flowers! Give me color! Give me pleasant weather and cute sandals and iced coffee and spring cleaning! Really?! Spring cleaning? You betcha. I am ready to sweep away this filthy …
Color of the Year: Emerald
Since I'm still catching up from the holidays, you've probably already heard the news: Emerald is Pantone's Color of the Year for 2013! This is a pretty big deal for the fashion/design world, and an influential factor for hot trends you'll see this year. I'm personally super excited as green is my go-to color, and …
Autumn Inspired Spaces
(I've got to laugh). Originally this post was going to feature bold oranges, reds, and golds - all the beautiful colors of the season, right? But then I looked outside my window and realized - you missed peak season kiddo... So, while this post may not feature the breadth of color that was originally planned, I still …
