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Before & After: Bringing Youthful Energy to a Modern Country Home’s Interior Design

April 10, 2023 by Susan Bednar Long 8 Comments

When my old friends-turned-clients wanted to refresh their New Preston, CT home, I was glad to be of service. As…
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Before and After: Renovating A Modern Farmhouse Kitchen

February 15, 2023 by Susan Bednar Long 4 Comments

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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Design Solutions: Le Mas des Poiriers Kitchen

February 18, 2019 by Susan Bednar Long 2 Comments

The first Blog entry about my interior design work at Le Mas des Poiriers focused on the construction work and…
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Dream Project: Le Mas des Poiriers – Avignon, France

January 15, 2019 by Susan Bednar Long 9 Comments

Last year, I completed a 2-year interior design project just outside of Avignon, France called Le Mas des Poiriers. The…
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For as long as I can remember, I’ve been fascinated by design and the subtle impact of our surroundings. Some of my earliest influences still resonate – I think of the dark woods and textured lodens of my father’s shooting club, the smell of fresh paint on a new canvas, and the bold symmetry of the Philip Johnson Glass house just down the street. For me, it was a natural path to become an Interior Designer. I love what I do. I’ve created this Blog to share my thoughts, finds and design inspirations. I hope you enjoy it!