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I’m Trying to Keep My Home as Designer-Perfect at all Times – But Life Takes Over!

I love my kitchen and I love my backsplash and countertop.  Many times I cannot always see my backsplash and countertop because there’s “stuff” on it.  I have almost given up putting things away – because they always return. Apparently … Continue reading

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Today I am Loving…

I have had a long week of work (and a pretty dull, non-inspiring type of project) – so for today’s blogpost I needed some beautiful inspiration shots.  I hope you love these as much as I do… Whistle While You … Continue reading

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Great Gift Ideas from a Fabulous Store – Henry Road

I wish I could just hop on a plane to Los Angeles to be in the company of Paula Smail, the owner of Henry Road in Studio City in California.  She descibes herself as a “Shopkeeper, Designer, Daydreamer” and she … Continue reading

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Using Birch Bark for an Eco Friendly Way to Add Texture to Your Home

      “…So was I once myself a swinger of birches. And so I dream of going back to be. It’s when I’m weary of considerations, And life is too much like a pathless wood.” I love birch trees.  The texture, … Continue reading

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Carolyn Quartermaine’s Fabric Collection and How to Get These Looks for Less

     Source “Color is fundamental, it’s beautiful. It enriches our lives.” – Carolyn Quartermaine I have been head-over-heels in love with French Script fabrics for ages – ever since I saw this type of fabric on a French chair in a … Continue reading

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This was My Weekend in Snowy Westchester!

While most of Long Island just got some wet snow, Westchester County – where we were all weekend minding our grandson Sean – got 7 inches of wet, heavy snow.  Trees and branches were falling all around.  You’d hear these huge cracks … Continue reading

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Updating Your Home Using Color and Creativity

I recently did some decorative work in a lovely condo in Woodbury, NY.  Working with designer, Teresa Simone, we created some beautiful rooms in soothing palettes of blues and and greens…and blue-greens. The formerly all white guest bath was done … Continue reading

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A Video Update on the Designer Showhouse in Centerport NY

As you know, we participated in a beautiful Designer Showhouse in Centerport NY. We did the art and wall finishes on the stairway and we also did the beautiful stried wall finish that’s in the living room. You will get … Continue reading

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From Plain to Beautiful

Refinishing and Revamping Plain Furniture If there’s one thing that I totally love, it’s creating something out of nothing. Whenever I get a chance to revamp something – whether it be walls, furniture, ceilings, floors etc – it’s the creative … Continue reading

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Some Inspiration Photos for a Client Who Wants to Remodel Her Kitchen

Tomorrow I am seeing one my clients who wants to have a beautiful new kitchen. Here are some photos I will be sharing with her for inspiration. traditional kitchen design by chicago architect Mandy Brown traditional kitchen design by san … Continue reading

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