Clients unfamiliar with Downtown Winchester often ask me what there is to do here so that they can make a day of their visit to my studio. Our historic community offer so much, but here is a short list of my personal happy places.
Read moreAbracadabra: 5 Magical Before & After Transformations
Spring is a season that reminds us that life carries on, that change is inevitable, and that no winter lasts forever. Here are some of my favorite transformations to highlight the power of design to breathe fresh life into spaces just waiting for a little magic.
Read moreWWDT: A Warm & Muted Palette
Through millwork and masonry, furnishings and finishes, lighting and leaps of faith, we transform the perception of spaces with intentional choices. In our ‘Why We Did That’ series, we break down the thinking behind some of these choices…
Read moreInspired By Green
Daffodils and forsythia are popping. Tender leaves are unfurling along the roadways. Longer, warmer days are whispering hopeful notes of spring. If you’re like me, you’re finding more time to get outdoors and take it all in. Here is a tour of some of my designs that celebrate the many versatile and beautiful shades of green.
Read moreWWDT: Unpacking A Puzzle
Through millwork and masonry, furnishings and finishes, lighting and leaps of faith, we transform the perception of spaces with intentional choices. In our ‘Why We Did That’ series, we break down the thinking behind some of these choices…
Read moreWhy We Did That: The Edwardian Office
Through millwork and masonry, furnishings and finishes, lighting and leaps of faith, we transform the perception of spaces with intentional choices. In our ‘Why We Did That’ series, we break down the thinking behind some of these choices…
Read moreWhy We Did That: The Friendly Foyer
Through millwork and masonry, furnishings and finishes, lighting and leaps of faith, we transform the perception of spaces with intentional choices. In our ‘Why We Did That’ series, we break down the thinking behind some of these choices…
Read moreWhy We Did That: Modern Regency Bedroom
Through millwork and masonry, furnishings and finishes, lighting and leaps of faith, we transform the perception of spaces with intentional choices. In our ‘Why We Did That’ series, we break down the thinking behind some of these choices…
Read moreWhy We Did That: Drapery For The Win
Through millwork and masonry, furnishings and finishes, lighting and leaps of faith, we transform the perception of spaces with intentional choices. In our ‘Why We Did That’ series, we break down the thinking behind some of these choices…
Read moreWhy We Did That: Hearth Makeover
Through millwork and masonry, furnishings and finishes, lighting and leaps of faith, we transform the perception of spaces with intentional choices. In our ‘Why We Did That’ series, we break down the thinking behind some of these choices…
Read moreUse Your Dining Room Again
Though they inspire romance, dining rooms gets very little use. For some people, the dining room represents an old-fashioned ideal, harkening back to an era of fancy dinner parties where aspic jiggled on fine china and women wore pearls.
Read moreDesign 101: Perfect Drapery
Every night as we prepare dinner, my husband and I move through the house and pull the drapery. It is a cherished ritual. While we live in a fairly secluded neighborhood, we both find that drawing the panels gives us a sense of coziness. Our stone house has thick walls and tall oak trees, features that we love, but which limit our natural light. Because of this, we do not like for the fabric to cover the glass during the day. Luckily, I am a seasoned designer and know the perfect scale to make the drapery hit all of our requirements. I also know that custom drapery is one of the most impactful changes a person can make in a room.
To help demystify these treatments, here are the factors I keep in mind as I design drapery for my projects.
Read moreCreating A Joyful, Honest & Fearless Home
At a recent house call, my client handed me a photo of a room from her childhood home. When it was taken, the shelving concept was not the subject matter. Instead the grainy snapshot from the 1980s was focused on a group of happy, good-looking people, sitting together in a family room on what might have been a Sunday evening after dinner.
As she looked at the photo and talked about adaptations to the design, she was suddenly overcome with emotion and we were both a little surprised when tears came to her eyes.
Read moreDesign 101: Kitchens
Whether your are an accomplished gastronomer or someone who catches meals on the fly, a kitchen that functions smoothly and pleases the senses is probably at the top of your design wish list. What design tactics should you follow - beyond the ‘work triangle’?
Read moreDesign Solutions: Furnishing Small Spaces
After almost two decades in design, I have become an expert at intelligent space planning, but as the owner of a modest home, the tricks I've learned for making the most of tight spaces are particularly close to my heart.
Read more2022 Year in Review
In the coming days, we wish you happy holidays and plenty of time with loved ones. Here we humbly offer our year in review, that these magical transformations will spark inspiration and make your next turn around the sun the most joyful, honest, and fearless one yet.
Read moreUnsticking Your Home Transformation
We all have them, those unfinished projects that accumulate because we ran out of steam for one reason or another. Waning house projects, in particular, add to the figurative clutter in our lives.
Read moreHow To Create Transformative Eclectic Style
When I ask clients how I can help, they most often tell me they need my vision to pull things together. Whether you are starting from scratch, working with a fair amount of things you already own, or as is most often the case something in the middle, your primary concern is how does it all jigsaw together to become one cohesive look.
Eclecticism is a term designers use to describe a mix of furniture periods and styles, trends, colors, and textures. From the proud victorians to a relaxed present day style, eclecticism is by no means a new idea…
Read more5 Smart Upgrades To Give Your Home Love A Boost
As a new homeowner and a designer, I can tell you that good interior design is all in the details, but these nuances can often be addressed with simple, cost-effective changes.
Read moreThe Small & Stylish Kitchen, Part One
Maybe your home is older and the kitchen was small from the beginning. It might not be in your budget to expand the space or doing so would steal too much space from another area. Or maybe, like me, you’ve just come to realize that a big kitchen is not necessarily a good one. Here are some helpful ideas for making the most of a smaller kitchen.
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