When tasked with refreshing the kitchen of our client’s Connecticut vacation home, I had many ideas on how to open…
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My Timeless Go-To Color Palette – Blue & White
When I supply new clients with their style questionnaire, the most common answer I find scrawled beneath the question Favorite…
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10 Holy Grail Pieces Designers Love
In my many years of designing homes, I have noted a shared affinity for particular items among the design community. Here is a list of my Holy Grail pieces!
Snapshots from Majorca Spain
My husband and I had the opportunity to visit friends on the island of Majorca Spain a few months ago…
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Nantucket Fourth of July
My family has a tradition of spending our annual summer vacation in Sconset, Nantucket. We’ve spent the past 6 celebrations…
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Cool Finds from Maison & Objet Miami
Each year I visit a number of design shows like High Point, Dallas Market and the New York Gift Show…
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Designer Secrets: Decorating with Greenery
It’s no secret that I love gardens and greenery. I’ve posted before about some of my favorite garden inspirations and…
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Mixed Media: The 2015 Dallas Arts Fair
This past weekend was the annual Dallas Arts Fair. I’ve written about attending the fair gala in the past, but…
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Snapshots from Paris
It’s hard to believe that through all of my travels in Europe (Venice, Berlin, London), I have yet to blog…
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Texas Artisans: Ceramics
A great part about moving to Texas has been finding an entirely new set of local artisans and artists that…
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Anatomy of an Installation: Governor’s Mansion Makeover
A few weeks ago I posted before and after shots from the office of a Greenwich, Connecticut estate I redesigned. This…
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Anatomy of an Installation: Creating a Functionally Beautiful Office
As a new feature on the blog, I want to share some of the process shots I’ve taken from different…
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Trash to Treasure: Sourcing at the Elephant’s Trunk Flea Market
As a designer, I’m always on the lookout for one-of-a-kind items. I think the most interesting homes are full of…
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Blending Styles: Modern and Traditional, Part II
A few weeks ago, I posted about how I like to use both modern and traditional furnishings in the same…
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Blending Styles: Modern and Traditional, Part I
Throughout my design work, I’ve always been strongly attracted to rooms that blend both modern and traditional sensibilities. I find…
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Finding Inspiration: My New Houzz Account
As a designer, I find inspiration comes from all corners of my life. My travels, museums, trade shows, and magazines…
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Art Deco Inspiration: Lalique Maison
Recently, while designing the Owners’ Suites on Oceania’s Marina and Riviera cruise ships, I became intrigued by the designs of the French luxury brand Lalique. The chandelier…
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Trend Spotting at NYIGF: Rope and Burnished Metal
Lately, all things nautical have consumed me. Perhaps this is because I’m currently sourcing for a project in Miami Beach,…
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Before & After: Shades of Grey
My hometown of New Canaan is a modernist mecca, home to the Philip Johnson Glass House and the Harvard Five….
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Go Now: CTC&G’s “Designing Greenwich”
I’m a great admirer of CTC&G – though biased, I’ve proudly watched it emerge as both a champion of local…
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Washington Whirlwind
The curtain is down on the 26th Washington Connecticut Antique Show and friends, this was one for the books. What…
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Connecticut’s Antiques Trail
Connoisseurs of design and foliage, your moment has arrived. The 26th Annual Washington, Connecticut Antiques Show takes place this weekend (October…
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Behind the Design: Family Room
I was talking with a friend recently about our favorite design blogs. After pointing out that great blogs pull back…
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The Grass is Greener
I spent a glorious two weeks on Nantucket for our annual family getaway. ACK (the airport call letters and nickname the…
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Luminous in Litchfield
Last month, John and I had the pleasure of hosting a benefit dinner for the Gunn Memorial Library and Museum in…
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Designer Secrets: Decorating with Books
With a little design savvy, great reads can double as polished decor, adding depth and character to any space. I…
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June Blooms
Since the rain gods were a little overzealous throughout the month of May (at least they were here in Connecticut),…
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Outdoor Inspiration in Connecticut Cottages & Gardens
To celebrate my one-year anniversary as a design columnist for Connecticut Cottages & Gardens, I thought I’d have a virtual…
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Artist We Love: Photographer/ Filmmaker Don Freeman
Last year, I had the pleasure of collaborating with Don Freeman, a brilliant fine art and interiors photographer. Don is…
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Not Your Grandmother’s Stationery
With technology ever on the rise, texts, tweets and emails seem to be pushing aside traditional printed notes, cards and…
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