I have to say with all the recent wet weather and cooler temperatures ahead I’m starting to dream about getting cozy.  Making my home cozy and eating cozy food.  Think chunky knit blankets and braised short ribs with red wine.... Read More

Like most of the east coast my family and I made it through the earthquake and hurricane Irene without too much drama or damage.  Even though my kids’ classrooms shook for sixty seconds on the first day of school, they... Read More

OK, I’m not really having an affair with my dining room but I like the way it sounds.   A tweak on a title borrowed from Bunny Williams’ book An Affair with a House.  Unlike Bunny Williams, I did not... Read More

“It’s a beautiful day, don’t let it get away!” – unknown Spring is my favorite season.  Each day new plants show themselves.  The kids start to play outside more.  People seem to smile more.  It’s the season that reveals a... Read More

I almost fell out of my chair when I saw this picture in my inbox today. Remember my recent post called Can I Work There? I had mentioned an opportunity to help a client transform an underused living room into... Read More

If you’re thinking about doing a bathroom renovation soon…read this post!  We recently completed a bathroom renovation and we learned a lot in the process.  Just to give you a little background on the project, Reid and I hired an... Read More

Quadrille fabrics are everywhere, why?!?  Because they are gorgeous.  Fortunately I had the opportunity to work with their fabrics recently and I’m a big fan.  They are fun, casual, natural, and stand the test of time.  Designs can be traditional, contemporary,... Read More