Renovation ProgressRenovation Progress

A long overdue update on our renovation progress. The stairs have been moved from the kitchen to the former dining room that connects the living room, kitchen and family room. There will be a large bathroom w/a wet area (this first space you see), two bedrooms, a media area and a large laundry/craft…

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29Jun2012

Graduation Day & Meeting a CongressmanGraduation Day & Meeting a Congressman

This is one of those posts that's more about recording what's happening in my life than about design - although there are some pics from inside the Rayburn House Office Building at the end. My oldest, Ryan, graduated last Wednesday at DAR Constitution Hall and it really was one of the best days ever…

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27Jun2012

A Corfu Inspired Bedroom in LondonA Corfu Inspired Bedroom in London

Nine years ago my husband and I stayed at the Blakes Hotel while in London for our 15th anniversary. Designed by Anouska Hempel, each room is different. For our stay we were in a room with dark woods and deep colors of claret and ink blue (post here). Recently the Corfu suite, featured on the blog H…

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25Jun2012

A Very Big Day TomorrowA Very Big Day Tomorrow

Somehow I thought I could blog during one of the biggest weeks for our family - we threw a graduation party this past Saturday, tonight is an 8th grade promotion ceremony for Julia and tomorrow afternoon is Ryan's high school graduation! In addition to speaking at the graduation, he'll spend the mo…

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19Jun2012

David Scott - Outside the BoxDavid Scott - Outside the Box

One of the best book covers I've seen in a long time. I'm adding designer David Scott's book, Outside the Box: An Interior Designers Innovative Approach to my list. Not just because of the cover though, as you can see these rooms below, there's more to this book than just the cover. Yes, I just used…

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14Jun2012

Bit of Paris in Dallas - Julio QuinonesBit of Paris in Dallas - Julio Quinones

This month's DHome features designer Julio Quiñones 950 sq. ft apartment. In the article he say's feeling a bit French and the result is a beautiful fresh space with a chic, Parisian feel.Love how he painted the space above the french doors black. The cabinets are from Ikea. Loving all this yellow -…

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11Jun2012

Beacon Hill's Cynthia Driscoll InteriorsBeacon Hill's Cynthia Driscoll Interiors

The last few times I've been in Boston and headed over to Beacon Hill but my timing was always off and Cynthia Driscoll Interiors was closed. So happy this past March when I finally got to go in instead of just peering through the window! There's so much to admire in this gorgeous store. Love the c…

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06Jun2012

What I've Been Up To...What I've Been Up To...

This weekend I just finished painting our family room Farrow & Ball's Shaded White, the same color as our kitchen. It had been BM Ancient Ivory but as my daughter clearly pointed out - there was too much contrast w/the furnishings. Here are some beginning shots. Through the door below you can see th…

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05Jun2012
 
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