Category Archives: interior design

This is a broad category but it will cover topics such as interior decorating, styling, window treatment, fabrics, wood flooring choices, kitchen and bath design, bedroom design ideas – whole house ideas.

COLOR ROUNDUP: Eggplant in Interior Design

Posted on December 2, 2012 by Linda

Eggplant – or if you prefer the elegant French…Aubergine – is such a great color to use in your interiors. Those who are bold might use it on the walls in an entire room…or you can just assemble some rich … Continue reading →

3 Comments | Posted in Benjamin Moore, Color Roundup, interior design, Paint

Beautiful Dog Houses: A Little Design Love for Man’s Best Friend

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Linda

Today I was thinking a lot about dogs.  I lost my best friend, my sweet Murray the black lab mix, right before Thanksgiving – so this time of year is bitter sweet for me.  I am so happy for this holiday … Continue reading →

7 Comments | Posted in interior design

A Fall Mantle: Decorated in Silver, Gold, Pale Blue and Off White

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Linda

I wanted to do something a little different than I normally would do, decorating-wise.  In my great room, I usually use rich, saturated colors but I wanted to try a color scheme I never use – blue, silver and gold.  … Continue reading →

2 Comments | Posted in Annie Sloan's chalk paint, interior design

A Sneak Peek of My Fall Mantle – It’s Almost Finished

Posted on October 22, 2012 by Linda

It took me the longest time to decorate my mantle for fall.  I think it’s because I just loved my Summer Mantle so much.  I hated to put away all the birds, artwork and accessories – but change is good … Continue reading →

1 Comment | Posted in interior design

Color Roundup: Soft Blues and Blue Greens

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Linda

Soft blues, blue greens, and gray blues on walls, fabrics, cabinetry and furniture never fail to please. These colors can instantly put you at ease.  Here’s a roundup of some of my own designs…plus selected images from the web that feature … Continue reading →

2 Comments | Posted in Color Roundup, interior design, Uncategorized

Easy Ways to Gild and Use Metallics on Moldings and Furniture

Posted on September 21, 2012 by Linda

I may be impetuous most of the time but there’s one thing that I do that involves some level of organizing and planning – I make samples before going all out on a color or technique for a wall, molding … Continue reading →

5 Comments | Posted in interior design, Tutorials

Revamping an Old Chair for a New Purpose

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Linda
a rocking chair finished with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint

This week I was asked to stage a vacant home in Malverne NY.  It’s a lovely Dutch Colonial that has a great, homey feel to it.  When I looked at the home for the first time, I jotted down my … Continue reading →

15 Comments | Posted in Annie Sloan's chalk paint, Decorative Finishes, Home Staging, interior design, Makeovers, Paint, Tutorials

The San Francisco Decorator Showcase 2012: Part 2

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Linda

As promised, some other images and ideas from the Showcase House in beautiful San Francisco, CA.  The Showcase was situated in Laurel Heights, which is one of the most beautiful enclaves in SF.  There’s a lot of history in this … Continue reading →

10 Comments | Posted in interior design

Here are a Few of My Favorite Images from the San Francisco Decorator Showcase 2012: Part 1

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Linda

Hi everyone…I had the pleasure of attending the San Francisco Designer Showcase yesterday with my daughter, Jessica.  We stole some precious “girl time,” since daddy was going to mind my little granddaughter, Peyton. Most of the pictures, taken with my … Continue reading →

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Creating an Elegant Powder Room

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Linda

A friend, and now a client, wanted a beautiful powder room.  She hated the dark color that was on the wall (originally a maroon hue).  She also disliked the glass shower door in the room and so when I asked … Continue reading →

11 Comments | Posted in interior design