Silver Lining - An element of hope or a redeeming quality in an otherwise unfortunate situation. Monday, April 20th, when I heard that the beloved and historic Blithewald mansion was engulfed in flames, I was utterly and completely heartbroken. To see so much work, talent and creativity be consumed was overwhelming. My first concern was that no one was hurt which thankfully [...]
An invitation to design a room in the prestigious Stately Homes by the Sea Designer Show House in Rumson, NJ is a true honor. Since 2007, an amazing group of volunteers has presented a designer show house to benefit the VNA Health Group. This year the house is an estate - Blithewald - built by architect, Edward L. Woodruff and landscape architect, [...]
Someone somewhere must have known how desperate we would be right about now for the signs of spring. My garden is finally revealing itself after being buried under at least two feet of snow. So, as the winter here in the Northeast still does not want to give way to Spring - I am happy to savor flowers all around us in fashion [...]
I would like to welcome you to Valerie Grant Interiors. As with many businesses, the creation of my company developed out of a need and underlying passion. About 10 years ago, my husband and I decided to build a home in East Hampton. We wanted to create a home for our family, which spoke to who we are and [...]