And you call this Spring! As the Northeast recovers from it's third Nor'easter in 3 weeks, I am thrilled to have the design of this Nantucket home to keep me in a "Summer mindset". Completion is set for Memorial Day weekend - less than 2 months away! I recently completed the redesign for this family's Summit, NJ home when they [...]
Welcome to 2018! It is a new year and definitely a time for reflection. But, I don't want to bore you with my new year's resolutions. Instead, let's talk about what is known as the "'aspirin of Feng Shui' because in design, it can be used to 'cure" so many problems" (source: Open Spaces: Feng Shui Mirrors - Do's and Don'ts). And, [...]
Let's talk about gray or as the British prefer - grey. Either works for me. Such a short simple word for a neutral color certainly carries a lot of weight: it's actually a verb, noun and an adjective!; most recently associated with a steamy book series and movie, and; worthy of many, many articles including this Washington Post piece "The Gloomiest Color on [...]
And, somehow Summer is coming to and end. Pulling my family out of Summer mode is one of the hardest jobs I have. Honestly, it's because I am not very enthusiastic about the prospect. But, with the reality of back-to-school staring me in the face, I have to be the adult in the group and get us ready :). School [...]
I LOVE getting ready for the holidays. The decor, the gifts, the sense of family, friends and community all come together to make this my favorite time of year. As an Interior Designer, I guess it is expected that I look for any excuse to, well, decorate :). Last year, I was fortunate to have my home featured in DesignNJ's "'Tis [...]