Well, I’m back with another gift idea post with my favorite picks from no less an American institution than the Vermont Country Store — “Purveyors of the Practical and Hard to Find Since 1946.” Let’s take a step back in time. First of all, let me say that this is not a …
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I’ve never done a holiday gift guide before. Why? Frankly, because I have never been all that creative when it comes to thinking up great gifts to give people! I usually exasperate my relatives by having no viable answer when they ask what they should get the boys and the HH & me for …
The COZIEST Gift Guide, Courtesy of an American Icon Read More »
It’s been nutso lately. My 3-year-old, homemade website is slowly breaking down, so I’ve been working with a web designer to create a new one (hopefully launching in the next 2 weeks). We just finished installing the dining room and lighting scheme for the ongoing Project #HGDclassiccolonialrevival (I haven’t talked about it on the blog, …
I am so pleased to bring you today’s post! I’ve become a bit of an art monger in recent years, and one artist who has caught my eye (along with an enormous following on Instagram) is Jess Franks. Stick around to the end of the post for a nifty little giveaway! (All photos …
Jess Franks, Floral & Landscape Artist and Instagram Sensation Read More »
June 24 marked my blogging anniversary — I have been blogging every Saturday now for 1 year! That’s 58 original long-form posts, along with 8 stories for New Hampshire Magazine, 3 stories for Around Concord Magazine and a couple of guest posts. Not to mention, my design work has gotten really busy thanks to my lovely clients! …
The 10 Best Design Blog Posts You May Have Missed Read More »
Oh, how I hate to end phrases with prepositions!! But a headline just isn’t nearly as catchy (or as Google searchable) had I written “The Best Furniture Company of Which You May Never Have Heard.” Oh well. My 10th grade English teacher laments. Anwho! Today, I’m here to bring you that behind-the-scenes tour with one of America’s …
The Best Furniture in America You May Never Have Heard Of: D.R. Dimes Read More »
Today’s topic is still — obliquely — related to the my ORC: my custom bench from Ballard Designs and how you, as a consumer, can get the same look. Sorry, no Thanksgiving recipes here. I love to cook, but this ain’t no lifestyle blog. But first I would like to thank two fantastic designers/bloggers. I was …
Customizing Big Box: Ballard Designs and COM Upholstery Read More »
Every great outfit needs fabulous accessories to make it really feel finished. Consider gorgeous custom lamp shades to be the “jewelry” of a room then — with great shades, a room can go from “good” to runway-worthy. I have some awesome sources for beautiful custom (and custom-look!) lamp shades for less than the usual suspects …
Hello All! Week 5 of my Artfully Fresh Foyer for the One Room Challenge, here! The foyer is done (as of 2 nights ago) and I just had it photographed yesterday. I can’t wait to show you the final reveal next week, but today I’ll be talking stair runners and throw rugs, with a great online …
ORC Week 5: Stairway to My Design Heaven, or An Online Source for Stair Runners Read More »
So, a lot of One Room Challenge work has been going on, and the results are going to be fantastic. This is lengthy post, with an update as to the work going on first and then some investigative reporting matching up one of America’s most popular Big Box arts and crafts shops against small framing businesses as …
ORC Week 2: The Plan, the Plaster Master, and the Myth of Mega Framing Sales Read More »
The days are definitely getting shorter. In fact, most days when the handsome husband gets home around 7, the sun has already set and it’s nearly dark. Time to turn on those post lanterns and porch lighting! The Welcome Glow of the Home Fires In my dreams. It would be so nice if he could …
