Media Talk - Design Talk

Starting today, I am a guest designer over at Design Talk. Check out my answers to very specific design questions such as white on off-white decorating and what to do when you can't change the rug!

Thanks to Design Talk for the opportunity!

Media Talk - Design Talk

Starting today, I am a guest designer over at Design Talk. Check out my answers to very specific design questions such as white on off-white decorating and what to do when you can't change the rug!

Thanks to Design Talk for the opportunity!

Media Talk: The Times of London

Thanks to Lucia Adams, Property Editor, from The Times in London for including me in their roundup of top property blogs. I'm honored to be listed with Decor8, Design*Sponge, Mark Cutler Design and MoCoLoco in their Design & Interiors section.

Media Talk: The Times of London

Thanks to Lucia Adams, Property Editor, from The Times in London for including me in their roundup of top property blogs. I'm honored to be listed with Decor8, Design*Sponge, Mark Cutler Design and MoCoLoco in their Design & Interiors section.

The Scene at Arclinea Boston

I went to a very fun event today that was hosted by contemporary kitchen design studio Arclinea. In conjunction with the Boston Society of Architects and with proceeds going to the Aids Action Committee, the event was called "Meet the Press". We were treated to the inside scoop of getting into major local publications such as The Boston Globe*, magazines Design New England, New England Home, Boston Magazine' Home & Garden and, on tv, NECN's New England Dream House* and national publications such as Better Homes & Gardens, Renovation Style*, Traditional Home and Metropolitan Home. As a designer and blogger, I was sometimes not sure which hat I should have been wearing! *publications I've either appeared in or been mentioned in - 3 down, 6 to go!

Back to Arclinea - they are in the middle of expanding their showroom - apparently their electrician had to turn on the lights for the event (!) - so I didn't take photos today. But, I plan on heading back to check out their new showroom when it's finished. Meanwhile, I wanted to share with you some of their work. Arclinea Boston is the first showroom in the US for Arclinea, an industry leader in the manufacturing of luxury, contemporary kitchens, designed and coordinated by the acclaimed Italian architect Antonio Citterio. And, they are collecting awards right and left! Here are a few examples of their work. While contemporary isn't my personal design style, one can't help being attracted to these clean and sleek spaces!



Thanks to owner Philip Guarino, Founder and President of Arclinea Boston, and to Pasqualino Pannone, AIA, LEED for making this event possible and for making us all so welcome! I look forward to visiting your new showroom soon!

The Scene at Arclinea Boston

I went to a very fun event today that was hosted by contemporary kitchen design studio Arclinea. In conjunction with the Boston Society of Architects and with proceeds going to the Aids Action Committee, the event was called "Meet the Press". We were treated to the inside scoop of getting into major local publications such as The Boston Globe*, magazines Design New England, New England Home, Boston Magazine' Home & Garden and, on tv, NECN's New England Dream House* and national publications such as Better Homes & Gardens, Renovation Style*, Traditional Home and Metropolitan Home. As a designer and blogger, I was sometimes not sure which hat I should have been wearing! *publications I've either appeared in or been mentioned in - 3 down, 6 to go!

Back to Arclinea - they are in the middle of expanding their showroom - apparently their electrician had to turn on the lights for the event (!) - so I didn't take photos today. But, I plan on heading back to check out their new showroom when it's finished. Meanwhile, I wanted to share with you some of their work. Arclinea Boston is the first showroom in the US for Arclinea, an industry leader in the manufacturing of luxury, contemporary kitchens, designed and coordinated by the acclaimed Italian architect Antonio Citterio. And, they are collecting awards right and left! Here are a few examples of their work. While contemporary isn't my personal design style, one can't help being attracted to these clean and sleek spaces!



Thanks to owner Philip Guarino, Founder and President of Arclinea Boston, and to Pasqualino Pannone, AIA, LEED for making this event possible and for making us all so welcome! I look forward to visiting your new showroom soon!

Media Talk - Renovation Style Magazine

The Summer 2007 issue of Renovation Style magazine has just hit the newstands with an interview I did in February on using movie sets as inspiration for our homes.

Click on the image to see a readable view.

Media Talk - Renovation Style Magazine

The Summer 2007 issue of Renovation Style magazine has just hit the newstands with an interview I did in February on using movie sets as inspiration for our homes.

Click on the image to see a readable view.

Media Talk: You like me, you really like me!

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Pictured: Margaret Russell, Editor-In-Chief, Elle Decor and Andy Cohen, Sr. Vice President of Programming and Production for BravoTV.

Ok, not to go all Sally Field, but I was thrilled and honored to be included with Stylecourt, Design*Sponge, Decor8, Shelterrific, Apartment Therapy, Another Shade of Grey, The Cool Hunter, and The Nestmaker as one of Margaret Russell's favorite design blogs and websites!

To see my biz name printed on the same pages as the contemporary design greats of the industry is definitely a big professional highlight and is only going to motivate me to dig even deeper into the world of interior design.

Thanks Margaret!

Media Talk: You like me, you really like me!

(click pic for readable view)
Pictured: Margaret Russell, Editor-In-Chief, Elle Decor and Andy Cohen, Sr. Vice President of Programming and Production for BravoTV.

Ok, not to go all Sally Field, but I was thrilled and honored to be included with Stylecourt, Design*Sponge, Decor8, Shelterrific, Apartment Therapy, Another Shade of Grey, The Cool Hunter, and The Nestmaker as one of Margaret Russell's favorite design blogs and websites!

To see my biz name printed on the same pages as the contemporary design greats of the industry is definitely a big professional highlight and is only going to motivate me to dig even deeper into the world of interior design.

Thanks Margaret!

Media Talk: Staging a home for sale

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Home staging is only just taking hold here in New England. We're a DIY kind of people, so it's hard for some folks to believe that they may need help making their home more attractive to buyers. This is an article in South Shore Living Magazine on a house that's for sale in my town. I did the staging on this home. While it was already quite beautiful, it was still a family home filled with lots of cast-off kids items and the clutter of every day life. It's a luxury property which meant that it had to be even more perfect for a potential buyer. One of the big issues was that the dining room was completely empty. It has spectacular views of our Bay and is quite large. The client wasn't interested in purchasing a new dining room set, understandably, and luxury rentals are hard to come buy. So, I suggested we turn it into a music salon/intimate dining room. The client rented a grand piano for one corner (the kids took lessons so it gave them a place to practice when staying there) and moved a stunning round Dakota Jackson table in from another room. We purchased simple contemporary red leather chairs from Design Within Reach and a new hand knotted oriental carpet to anchor the eating area. Both the chairs and carpet would easily be usable in a new house down the road. Click here for more photos of the dining room.

I brought in a my professional organizer friend Sharon Fisher of COME to ORDER!, to work her magic on all the closets, attics and basement storage rooms, and garage. I re-arranged furniture around the whole house, swapped out tired looking painted shades for wooden blinds in the kids rooms, and turned the master bath into an oasis with orchids and chocolates. All while keeping in mind that it will take quite a while for such a premium property to sell and the current owner and kids need to be able to live in the house comfortably in the meantime.

Media Talk: Staging a home for sale

(click on the images to read the article)

Home staging is only just taking hold here in New England. We're a DIY kind of people, so it's hard for some folks to believe that they may need help making their home more attractive to buyers. This is an article in South Shore Living Magazine on a house that's for sale in my town. I did the staging on this home. While it was already quite beautiful, it was still a family home filled with lots of cast-off kids items and the clutter of every day life. It's a luxury property which meant that it had to be even more perfect for a potential buyer. One of the big issues was that the dining room was completely empty. It has spectacular views of our Bay and is quite large. The client wasn't interested in purchasing a new dining room set, understandably, and luxury rentals are hard to come buy. So, I suggested we turn it into a music salon/intimate dining room. The client rented a grand piano for one corner (the kids took lessons so it gave them a place to practice when staying there) and moved a stunning round Dakota Jackson table in from another room. We purchased simple contemporary red leather chairs from Design Within Reach and a new hand knotted oriental carpet to anchor the eating area. Both the chairs and carpet would easily be usable in a new house down the road. Click here for more photos of the dining room.

I brought in a my professional organizer friend Sharon Fisher of COME to ORDER!, to work her magic on all the closets, attics and basement storage rooms, and garage. I re-arranged furniture around the whole house, swapped out tired looking painted shades for wooden blinds in the kids rooms, and turned the master bath into an oasis with orchids and chocolates. All while keeping in mind that it will take quite a while for such a premium property to sell and the current owner and kids need to be able to live in the house comfortably in the meantime.

Media Talk: Get that Look: "Something's Gotta Give" & The Washington Post

Last month I did a post on how to get that look of the Diane Keaton/Jack Nicholson 2003 movie Something's Gotta Give. It has since become my most popular blog post and has garnered national attention! The popularity of the set interiors of this Nancy Meyers' movie (by Jon Hutman, production designer and Beth Rubino, set decorator) seems to be growing.

The Washington Post staff writer Terri Sapienza has a piece, "They've Gotta Have It" in the February 22nd Home Section on just how popular these sets have become. I was interviewed for this article, which can be read online here.


Click here for all "Something's Gotta Give" posts, and learn how to "Get that Look"! Other movies and television shows are here.

Media Talk: Get that Look: "Something's Gotta Give" & The Washington Post

Last month I did a post on how to get that look of the Diane Keaton/Jack Nicholson 2003 movie Something's Gotta Give. It has since become my most popular blog post and has garnered national attention! The popularity of the set interiors of this Nancy Meyers' movie (by Jon Hutman, production designer and Beth Rubino, set decorator) seems to be growing.

The Washington Post staff writer Terri Sapienza has a piece, "They've Gotta Have It" in the February 22nd Home Section on just how popular these sets have become. I was interviewed for this article, which can be read online here.


Click here for all "Something's Gotta Give" posts, and learn how to "Get that Look"! Other movies and television shows are here.

Media Talk: Designer Sinks

Stop the Press! I was interviewed for this article on designer sinks which ran in a local real estate newspaper, Cranberry Coast Homes. Click the pics for a larger, readable view!

Media Talk: Designer Sinks

Stop the Press! I was interviewed for this article on designer sinks which ran in a local real estate newspaper, Cranberry Coast Homes. Click the pics for a larger, readable view!

Holiday Decorating 101: Bring out that old silver

For a simple, yet elegant, holiday decoration, bring out that old silver, shine it up (or not), and fill with natural materials such as leaves, berries or fruit. Couldn't be easier! My work is highlighted in these two photos printed in South Shore Living Magazine's Holiday Issue, 2006. From the King Caesar Holiday Decorating Tour House.

Holiday Decorating 101: Bring out that old silver

For a simple, yet elegant, holiday decoration, bring out that old silver, shine it up (or not), and fill with natural materials such as leaves, berries or fruit. Couldn't be easier! My work is highlighted in these two photos printed in South Shore Living Magazine's Holiday Issue, 2006. From the King Caesar Holiday Decorating Tour House.

Holiday Madness - Call in a Professional

Valerie A. Russo, reporter for the Patriot Ledger Newspaper in Quincy, MA, included me in her article Merry Making on the value of hiring an interior decorator to deck your halls for the holidays. I also provided a list of do's and don'ts for the sidebar: Designer's Dozen.

Holiday Madness - Call in a Professional

Valerie A. Russo, reporter for the Patriot Ledger Newspaper in Quincy, MA, included me in her article Merry Making on the value of hiring an interior decorator to deck your halls for the holidays. I also provided a list of do's and don'ts for the sidebar: Designer's Dozen.