North Fork Family Retreat: Project Report on Furnishings
..while I used my trade resources to pull the elements together and source materials, many of the furnishings are reused, or purchased through affordable retailers and outlets..
Read MoreHammocks for a Snow Day
As I draft this post it’s Monday, January 26, Blizzard Juno time here in New York City. The streets outside my windows are fairly empty except for a few quiet dog walkers and a few loud snow plows. The news keeps saying the worst is yet to come. The kids will be home from school tomorrow.
Read MoreArea Rugs: Tips to Guide; Ideas to Inspire
People often ask me about rules for area rugs – size, layout, patterns. There are a number of guidelines that exist. However, each space, each home owner, each project is different and these rules don’t always apply. When working with clients I DO consider general guidelines. But I also like to create unique spaces, personalized for a place and person, and sometimes this means ignoring the rules and allowing for inspiration.
Read MoreMirrors: Light and Life
For the past year I’ve been collecting some of my favorite examples and uses of mirrors. It started when I was searching for – and found – a fun and elegant option for a client’s entryway. Along the way, I came across others I loved, so I started cataloging the mirrors, saving them for a rainy day, for the perfect project. Looking through my collection the other day, I was struck by the many positive ways a mirror adds to a space. Here are a few...
Read MoreOur Chelsea home featured on NYMag/Dwell
My husband and I underwent our own major renovation and redesign that I'm excited to say was picked up in the NY Mag / Dwell "Home Tour". Below is a sneak peak, but check out the full tour here.
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