Warm December Wishes

Warm December Wishes

Roses in December? Here on the Cape, it’s true. Lots of rose bushes are still blooming in beautiful shades of fuscia and red. Wonderful Christmas colors in an unexpected way! Here’s to Happy Holidays and a great start to the New Year. Thinking of family,...
Lighting Statement

Lighting Statement

With autumn here (and winter coming!), great interior lighting is key! I’ve been working on a project that creates an opportunity to specify some really wonderful light fixtures. I’m able to include some big, bold fixtures that really make a statement,...
Quartz – So Many Choices!

Quartz – So Many Choices!

Quartz has been on the forefront for countertop material for several years now. Although named for a natural material, quartz countertops are man made, created by grinding up natural quartz, adding resins or binders, and adding pigment. The result is a very...
Notes from Current Projects

Notes from Current Projects

September is one of my favorite months here on Cape Cod. The beaches are fantastic, the ocean water can be relatively warm, air temps are great for hiking and biking, and plants and gardens are still lovely and green. There’s a calmness that settles in and it...
Gray & White Kitchens and Bathrooms

Gray & White Kitchens and Bathrooms

Gray and color schemes for kitchens and bathrooms are perennially popular. They’re fairly simple schemes to begin with, but building the right combinations of white and gray will pose a design challenge to ensure that colors coordinate well. Cool grays, warm...
Reupholstery – A Smart Option

Reupholstery – A Smart Option

Working with interior design clients often includes reupholstering furniture. This is a smart option if you like some of your current furniture and it just needs an update. It allows true customization and control because I’m able to provide a huge range of...
Pillows to Personalize Your Project

Pillows to Personalize Your Project

This blog is on the less practical side, but I thought it would be fun to mention decorative pillows and how versatile and important they are. Pillows can personalize a project, bring in lots of fun color and pattern, and add a true finishing touch to upholstery or...
Fresh Spring Colors in Design

Fresh Spring Colors in Design

Welcome Spring! Fresh greens, sunny yellows, blue skies, crocus purples – these are colors that usher in the season but can be used year round for beautiful interiors. Soft sage green is one of my favorites for bedrooms or dining rooms, yellow plays well in...
Color Inspiration

Color Inspiration

One of the main design topics that I discuss with my clients is color. Choosing colors for a design project can be overwhelming for clients, and they often turn to me to help them select color schemes, most often for residential design but also for commercial design....
Getting Started on an Interior Design Project

Getting Started on an Interior Design Project

When I’m contacted by a potential client, I mention my complimentary initial consultation as a first step. It’s a great way for the client and me to meet, get to know each other a little bit, discuss the project that the client has in mind, and talk about desired...
New Design Projects to Begin a Busy New Year

New Design Projects to Begin a Busy New Year

New year, new beginnings, new projects coming up. I’m excited to be working with new clients and also continuing with current clients on some fun projects, including new construction residential projects in Newton, Lexington and Arlington, a living room and...