Preparing for my daughter’s move to college was one of mixed emotions. Being an interior designer and woman who loves to shop I really enjoyed the opportunity to be part of the design process.
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Although the calendar reminds us each year that autumn has arrived, it is the clean, crisp smell in the air, the position of the sun in the sky, and the acorns under foot that all signal the arrival of fall for me.
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While I stood at the start line on a brisk Sunday afternoon, waiting in anticipation for the sound of the whistle to signal my son’s race to begin, I began to contemplate the idea of color. I saw before me over a hundred men dressed in skintight bib shorts and jerseys in an array of bright, vivid color combinations. Colors I am quite sure these men would not choose to wear in a public venue.
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Since the summer season is so short lived here in the northeast, many New Englanders seek to capture the calming feel the ocean has to offer by incorporating the cool, tranquil color palette of the seashore into their interior design. Using shades of white, gray, beige and blue help to elicit this calming feel evoked by the seashore and create the ultimate coastal retreat.
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At the start of the New Year industry experts are often asked their opinion and/or prediction regarding current design trends in home decor. Since home fashion is constantly changing this question can be challenging because what is current today might be dated tomorrow. Instead of focusing on interior design trends with clients I encourage them to think more about what inspires them and makes their heart sing rather than what is “popular” or current.
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