tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20755934039259421162024-03-13T10:12:55.941-04:00Design 4 SeasonsKatherine Hawkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03122355938685301667noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2075593403925942116.post-22229241275794293792014-09-04T13:13:00.000-04:002014-09-04T14:02:21.390-04:00"Design Home 2014" - Zero-Energy, Lots of Style<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">The last week in August, on a beautiful sunny day, Dave and I
headed up the coast of the North Shore to Salisbury, Massachusetts to join a
select few design bloggers and members of the press who were invited for a
sneak peek at “<a href="http://www.bostonmagazine.com/designhome/">Design Home 2014</a>.” <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">The Design Home, sponsored by <a href="http://www.bostonmagazine.com/">Boston magazine</a>,
will be opening for public tours from September 10<sup>th</sup> through October
6<sup>th</sup>. One hundred percent of
the proceeds from ticket sales will benefit <a href="http://www.childrenshospital.org/">Boston Children’s Hospital</a>, so by
visiting you will not only be getting some wonderful design ideas and
inspiration but also contributing to a great cause. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Not only is the philanthropy an admirable one,
but you will also see firsthand how building and decorating a home can be
friendly to the environment. This is
Boston magazine’s first zero-energy Design Home, since they began ten years
ago. It is a 2,400 square foot single-family
modular home built using energy-efficient construction techniques and systems,
as well as eco-friendly finishes and furnishings. Considered a “net zero-energy” structure, it
will generate as much renewable energy as it consumes each year... actually a
surplus, meaning that it contributes to the grid rather than takes from it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Another difference this year is that the
homeowners were involved in the entire process, and the end result is their
family home, not just a show space.
Natalie and Tom Treat are both interested in living a more energy
efficient life personally, while also being involved with the mission on a
professional level. They wanted a home
outside of the city that would not only be quieter and more rural in feel, but
also reduce their carbon footprint. When
they were not able to find a suitable existing home, they embarked on the
journey to create one.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Their first step in the process was to work with
<a href="http://brightbuilthome.com/">BrightBuilt Home</a>, a line of modular, high performance, low-energy homes
designed by Kaplan Thompson Architects.
I am personally a huge fan of modular construction... </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Because modular homes are built in climate
controlled facilities, the condition of the materials are not subject to
weather, and additionally there is greater potential for higher levels of
accuracy than most site-built situations. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">I</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px;">f you want to see how cool it is when the modules come together on site, check out the time-lapsed video on the "Design Home 2014" website (also f</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px;">or additional details on all aspects of the home’s sustainable story).</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;">The Design Home was built by </span><a href="http://greenbuildernh.com/" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Ridgeview Construction</a><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;"> who focuses on green
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">The home’s exterior has a relaxed, country feel
to it, with its board and batten style siding running both vertically and
horizontally. Tim Opgenorth, Project
manager at Ridgeview Construction made the point that “While the design and
choice of materials are important, it’s the details of how a house is put
together that’s crucial.” One of the
details that he was referring to is orienting the building for maximum solar
gain. The roof on the south facing side
of the home is clad in <a href="http://sunbugsolar.com/">SunBug Solar</a> panels which are estimated to produce 104 %
of the home’s electricity needs per year while not detracting at all to the
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">The spaces in Design Home coordinated by <a href="http://www.lisawassermansivan.com/">LisaWasserman Sivan</a>, a Brookline-based architect and designer who “believes deeply
in eco-conscious design, particularly when it comes to scale.” She worked with the homeowners to select the
interior finishes, colors palette, and kitchen layout. Lisa worked with the sponsors that were
involved in decorating the spaces throughout the home to ensure a unified flow
and green sensibilities.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Once inside, the interior entry must do double
duty as a guest receiving area while regularly performing everyday functions,
such as a place to drop the spoils of a shopping trip! The space was designed by Ray Bachand of
<a href="http://60nobscot.com/">60nobscot Home</a>, who included a serene painting from the <a href="http://walsinghamgallery.com/">Walsingham Gallery</a> that
speaks to the coastal location of the home and adds a welcoming touch.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Right off the Front Entry, the Powder Room is
less relaxed and a bit bolder. The walls
are painted an intense sagey-green called “Wasabi,” by </span><a href="http://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/welcome-to-benjamin-moore" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Benjamin Moore</a><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;">, and the
window is treated to a Roman shade fabricated by </span><a href="http://www.adorna.us/" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Adorna</a><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;">, who did the window treatments throughout the house, in a
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Like the entry, the Family Room has to work hard
as a multipurpose space. It will serve
as the family’s day-to-day place to relax and watch tv, but also where they
will entertain when company comes a calling.
Even though it is not a huge room, Lynn Dayton of <a href="http://dayton-home.com/">Dayton Home</a> created a
furniture layout and chose styles that allow for flexibility. When catching up with friends or family is
the goal, the sofa and chairs make for a lovely conversation area. But when all eyes are on a movie, the chairs
swivel around and everyone can watch comfortably. I can relate to the success of this layout in
my own home where I created a similar multi-use floor plan! The star of the show, and common denominator
in the color palette of the room, is a stunning earth- and jewel-toned rug made
of repurposed silk saris from <a href="http://www.landryandarcari.com/">Landry & Arcari</a>. The linen draperies and toss pillows give a
nod to the natural, green theme of the residence.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">The Dining Room has to be casual enough for
everyday family meals while also getting a bit gussied up for special
occasions. The dark-toned pedestal table
and upholstered side chairs, from Dayton Home, fill the bill. The linen draperies feature a leaf motif,
mirroring the view outside and adding to the green concept. Landry & Arcari’s rug began as a 1930’s
Persian Tabriz, but was too worn out to reweave… so the pile was sheared down
resulting in an up-to-the-moment look while extending its life… now that is
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;">The Kitchen is considered the heart of the home,
and it indeed was when we visited for our tour… so the photograph has as many
people in it as cabinets… which by the way were custom crafted in walnut in the
Shaker style by </span><a href="http://jewettfarms.com/" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Jewett Farms + Co.</a><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;">, who also did all of the reclaimed hardwood
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Dining Room, has an up-north vacation home vibe. The natural stained wood framing and
beadboard cladding on the gabled ceiling add to the open, airy feel. As a three-season space, it was important to
outfit it with indoor/outdoor furniture, and the sectional from </span><a href="http://www.yankeefireplace.com/" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;">YankeeFireplace</a><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;"> looks like the perfect spot to relax with your morning coffee and
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gray and white with the occasional introduction of lush wisteria fabrics. The focal point of the room, which was
designed by Kerry Vaughn of <a href="http://redbirdtrading.com/">Red Bird Trading Co.</a>, is a four-poster bed wrapped
in a cross hatch pattern gray grass cloth, which adds elegance to the space
while still keeping it open and airy. Lacquer
nightstands, a Parsons-style dressing table in front of an oversized distressed
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;">The adjoining En Suite Master Bathroom includes
water saving </span><a href="http://www.us.kohler.com/us" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Kohler</a><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;"> plumbing fixtures and a custom vanity from Jewett Farms +
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;">At the opposite end of the Hall, the Guest
Bedroom is a combination of light and airy, and exotic and intriguing. Emily Lacouture, of </span><a href="http://www.nowinteriordesignstudios.com/" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Now Interior Design Studio</a><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;">, re-purposed a vintage 1960’s hand-painted folding screen in midnight
blue and brassy gold circles, from France, as her muse. The rest of the space bows to the stepped
headboard in creams and golds. A brass
bar cart doing duty as a nightstand, and the retro off-white with gold credenza,
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;">The Kid’s Bedroom next door is a bright, cherry
space done in black and white palette with neon and primary accents, designed
by Emily Lacouture of Now. The
combination of geometric patterns and animal prints and accessories adds to the
fun of the space, which is suitable for a boy or girl, and all ages welcome!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Since the Family Bath will be utilized by both
children and guests, appealing to both was key.
The coastal aqua wall color “Wythe Blue,” from Benjamin Moore’s new
Colonial Williamsburg collection, combined with glistening white open up the small
space. The rattan framed mirror and aqua
striped Turkish towel from Now, and art from Walsingham Gallery lend a nod to
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makes sense on many levels, so to speak.
That is where most of the laundry in a household is generated, and from
an energy perspective, it makes sense not to heat a basement just so you can do
laundry down there. And laundry seems
like much less of a chore in this room that is not only convenient, but filled
with natural light (not so much in a basement!), lovely coastal artwork, and a
stacked state-of-the-art </span><a href="http://www.samsung.com/us/" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Samsung</a><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;"> washer and dryer.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;">A diminutive Office is tucked between the Family
Bath and Stairway. A custom built,
modular home office piece was hand crafted by Ray Bachand of 60nobscot Home to
span the entire depth of the room. The
space is ready for computer work, reading, writing, and storage, all in a small
package. The warm tones on the walls are
complimented perfectly by the black walnut and cherry woods of the furniture,
and a rich vintage Moroccan Berber rug woven in tones of saffron and hazelnut,
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Most homes in New England have a space under the
gable part of their roofs… flat roofs for residential buildings just don’t make
a lot of sense in this climate The
spaces that result are commonly used for storage, or on occasion transformed
into a bedroom. The Design Home has a
huge third floor space that spans the entire length and width of the house, so
it would be a shame not to put it to use as actual living space… especially
since it is the single biggest room in the house! And thus, the Loft was born. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;">One of the reasons that the space works so
well is the inclusion of several good-sized windows during the design phase of
the project. Light flows in from both
ends of the room as well as the stairwell which features a window above the
landing. Existing homes that convert the
attic space to other functions usually don’t have the benefit of large windows,
and if the divide the space with multiple walls, they also don’t get the
flow-through light. Keeping the palette
pale and neutral adds to the understated elegance.</span></div>
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an artist’s atelier as her inspiration. And
because it is such a big room, she divided the space into zones. One end is the artist studio, the middle a
relaxing wine bar, the other end a sophisticated lounge. Although it is quite luxurious, it still
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">So, that is our tour… isn’t it hard to believe
that you can do so much green living in such a striking fashion in only 2,400
square feet? Please take advantage of
the lovely late summer weather and make a drive to Salisbury to tour the house
in person… you’ll leave inspired, and will be helping Boston Children’s
Hospital. For more info, check out
<a href="http://www.bostonmagazine.com/designhome/">Design Home 2014</a>. Let me know what you
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Katherine Hawkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03122355938685301667noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2075593403925942116.post-78514802792603639482014-08-22T17:27:00.001-04:002014-08-25T11:14:56.693-04:00Harbor Lights Illuminated... The Second Floor<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;">
Welcome back… I hope that you
enjoyed our tour of the First Floor of Harbor Lights, the 25<sup>th</sup> Anniversary show house of the <a href="http://oldyork.org/">Museums Of Old York</a>. As you were perusing the fabulous interiors
done by the featured designers, I suspect that one of the major elements that
you noticed was how much more updated the floors look. That is thanks to the designers, who utilized
some lovely artistic techniques or added beautiful area rugs, as well as the
family that owns the home who contributed to the process by removing the old
carpeting and either refinishing the existing wood floors where possible or added
new wood where necessary. You’ll notice
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The first room that you arrive
at once you reach the top landing is the <b>“Guest
Bedroom.” </b>It originally looked like
a typical New England second floor bedroom, with Colonial style furnishings,
and a bit feminine in pale pink with floral curtains. Nicole Yee of <a href="http://www.nicoleyee.com/">NY Interiors</a> wanted to give a
nod to “the tradition of the house’s time period without feeling antiquated,”
and to create a design that feels both collected and fresh.” She achieved these goals by brightening up
the entire space with creamy white walls and linens, but accentuating them with
bold black furnishings and rich jewel red with pumpkin colored exotic print
window treatments. I especially loved
the fact that Nicole repeated the use of black on the window frames and
mullions… a very sharp ingredient in the design that I think made a big
difference in the impact of the space.
The delicate and curvy black desk with curvy cabriole legs looks stunning in
front of the window and contrasts nicely with all of the hard lines of the
room. <o:p></o:p><br />
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Right around the corner is the
<b>“Master Bedroom with En Suite Bath.”</b> The room was previously painted in a light sea
green with all of the trim and fireplace done in the same green as used in the
Dining Room downstairs, and had floral chintz tie-back curtains at the
windows. The sea green complemented the
trees outside but did not lend much of a coastal feel, nor did it create the serene
feeling that designer Renee Rucci, of <a href="http://www.reneerucci.com/">Renee Rucci Interior Design</a>, achieved
with her palette of seashell rosy-taupe, gray and white. The several steps that it takes to arrive in
the space adds to the change of your mood to that of tranquility when you
settle into this retreat. The
inspiration for the color scheme that Renee used throughout the space comes
from her focal fabric, an Italian linen featuring a tree of life design with
cranes and birds reminiscent of the seacoast.”
One of the challenges of this room was working around the dormer windows
and knee walls, which every designer in New England has been challenged
by! Renee designed a custom
linen-covered headboard and angled the bed under the dormered ceiling facing
the fireplace for a lovely view.<br />
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Considering that the En Suite
Bathroom is a bit small by today’s standards, and the original peachy/blush fixtures
were kept, the end result is quite elegant thanks to the hues and finishes that
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Leaving the Master Bedroom,
one re-enters the real world of the Second Floor. Right around the corner, and perfectly
positioned centrally in the landing, is a <b>“Hall
Bath.”</b> Formerly a simple space, it
was full of all things white, from the walls, to the fixtures, to the
counters. It even featured flouncy white
ruffled curtains that covered up a great deal of a fabulous sea view. Although white remains a perfect crisp accent
in this updated room, it is now juxtaposed against very soft aqua blue walls,
driftwood style tile surrounding the tub, an espresso vanity and
display/storage wall unit, and lovely coastal accents such as a genuine sea
glass art window, and wispy shell-trimmed valances which allow the beautiful
sea view to become a feature in the room.<br />
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Next to the Hall Bath is the <b>“Kid’s Bedroom,”</b> a tiny room, but with
one of the best views in the house!
Initially painted in lavenders and lilacs, with floral curtains at the
windows, Michael Englehardt, of <a href="http://www.ethanallen.com/">Ethan Allen</a>, created nautical haven for a lucky
little boy. Bright white walls replaced
the lavender, and the ceiling was painted blue to give the feeling of sky
above. A range of blues, from sky to
cobalt to navy, compliment the seaworthy theme, as do the sailboats, fish, and
rope-patterned pillow. A student desk
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A right hand, 180 degree turn,
takes you down the <b>“Servant’s Hallway,”</b>
which is also reachable from downstairs via the back stairs that we saw on our
tour of the First Floor. Sorry to say
that I don’t have a ‘before’ photo of this space… after all it was just a
hall! But not any more… Cheryl
O’Donnell, of <a href="http://www.coddecorativepainting.com/">C.O’D. Decorative Painting</a>, turned it into a work of art that
makes getting from one end to the other a joy.
There are no windows and very little natural light in the space, so
Cheryl kept it light with warm gray walls accented with sparkly platinum gingko
leaves. She draws you down the long,
narrow hall by painting the floor in a trompe l’oeil pattern “reminiscent of an
M.C. Escher drawing to create a gentle optical illusion.”<br />
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Not being able to resist
traveling down the hallway, you are rewarded with more fabulous and creative artistry
in the <b>“Upstairs Powder Room.”</b> This bathroom is in the corner of the Second
Floor that can be reached from the Hallway or the Kid’s Room, in which it
originally shared a paint scheme. It
appears to not have been used for a while, and was being utilized for out-of-the-way
storage.<br />
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The plumbing fixtures are an
unusual and pretty lilac color, although they have a slightly different
undertone than the walls did. Because
the designers, Sarah Duquette, of <a href="http://www.duquetteandcompany.com/">Duquette & Company, Inc.</a>, and Colleen
Hanlon, of Colleen Hanlon Fine Decorative Painting, were enamored and inspired
by the existing fixtures, they worked to highlight rather than remove them. To complement the lilac fixtures, Sarah and
Colleen “chose a combination of reddish-lavender, khaki gold, and light
chestnut brown.” They created an aquatic
dream world by applying “a sheer linen finish on the walls (which) overlays a
large and graphic custom painted motif of overlapping seaweed” which undulates
around the room. The floor, trim and
built-in cabinets were brightened and lightened up with crisp white paint, and
white towels and a chair add to the feel of a soothing spa that you never want
to leave!<br />
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But leave we must… so back
downstairs we go… and out into the final space, the <b>“Open Porch.”</b> Georgie
McGowan, of Georgie’s Home and Garden, who also did the Patio, didn't have the
same amazing, sweeping harbor views to play up as she did on the Patio. The Open Porch is located instead on the
shady side of the home, and Georgie wanted to “create a quiet, open-yet-private
feel for the space, where one could sit and enjoy the peaceful seclusion.” To keep the space from feeling dark, Georgie painted the ceiling blue to bring in the sky even though the porch is enclosed, and added furnishings in lots of bright colors to keep it upbeat, as well as included fun nautical
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Upon stepping out from the
Open Porch, it’s hard for me to believe that the first time I visited this home
there was snow all around! Now, it is a
lush Maine paradise! Although the
grounds were already landscaped with trees and plants on both the harbor side
and wooded approach side of the home, Linda Zukas, of <a href="http://www.churchillsgardens.com/">Churchill’s Gardens</a>,
enhanced the exterior <b>“Landscaping”</b>
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<span style="text-align: justify;">So, here we are at the end of the road, so to speak, of our
tour of the 25</span><sup style="text-align: justify;">th</sup><span style="text-align: justify;"> Anniversary of the Museums Of Old York show house…
I hope that you enjoyed coming along! Please let me know your thoughts!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%;">Each year,<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="http://www.oldyork.org/"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%;">The Museums
Of OldYork</span></a><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%;">in York, Maine has
successfully managed to secure a residence suitable to be transformed by
interior designers into a Decorator Show House. I look forward to
visiting the Old York show house each year as they are always wonderful
properties and the designers consistently produce fabulous spaces, not to
mention that a field trip to coastal Maine is a wonderful way to spend a lovely
day in July or August! I was very pleased to throw my hat into the ring
last year and participate in “Secret Cove,” the 24</span><sup>th</sup><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%;">annual show house which
was located in Kittery Point. Creating "Syrena's Room," a
lavender, aquamarine, and silver bedroom with the feel of an underwater
paradise for a mermaid- and surf-loving teenage girl was one of the high points
of my professional design career, and brought me much personal satisfaction and
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But, like every year, I couldn't miss visiting
the completed show house once it opened. This year’s show house, called “Harbor Lights,”
is extra special for the Museums Of Old York as it is the 25<sup>th</sup>
anniversary of their major fundraising effort.
The house that they were able to secure has a rather grand
provenance. The Dutch Gambrel shingle
cottage was designed by a prominent Boston architectural firm and built in 1906 for New Hampshire
Governor Frank Rollins as a summer home on a bluff overlooking the York River. Since then it has only changed hands twice,
first in 1920, and then in 1955 to the family that has lived in it year-round
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The show house actually closed
for tours after Saturday, August 16<sup>th</sup>, but I am sharing my
visits with you so you won’t have to miss out on seeing it. I am including a ‘before’ photo or two of
each of the spaces so that you can fully appreciate the conceptual and physical
work that the designers had to face and execute when they approached this
project. It’s one thing to visit a
show house and say that you do or don’t like a room... that's fair enough, and I do it myself. But to have a glimpse into what it actually
started out as, and then see how far the designer has taken it gives you a
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Way, a long road that winds its way through a wooded setting until arriving at
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The first interior space that
you arrive at is the <b>“Enclosed Porch.”</b> When I first saw the space, it was filled
with a lot of wicker furniture and seasonal accessories jumbled together in storage, and had a decidedly
casual seaside feel with lots of white and turquoise paint. It looked pretty typical for a coastal space,
but offered such opportunity with its many windows and French doors, making it
a light-filled, welcoming space with both garden and water views. Designers Michaele Boehm and Kacey Graham of
<a href="mailto:graham.kacey@gmail.com">Boehm Graham Interiors</a> chose a soothing palette of cool grays and crisp white,
inspired by sand and skies, white caps and clouds. The space is at one relaxing and elegant. The
stripes of a painted floor and drapery trim are designed to be reminiscent of
the sea foam left behind the incoming tide.
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From the Enclosed Porch you
make your way into the largest room in the house, the <b>“Living Room.”</b> Initially, it
was riot of color with the window and door trim, as well as the fireplace,
painted a glossy bright watermelon hue. Imagining
that this home and space would be the base for “large, relaxed gatherings of
extended families and lazy, hazy summers spent playing, swimming and boating,”
designer Meredith Bohn of <a href="http://www.mlbinteriordesign.com/">Meredith Bohn Interior Design</a> chose to move away from
the busyness of the bright colors, and focus more on a palette that is more
simple yet elegant. Crisp white on the
ceiling and trim makes all the difference in the world, and the aubergine, lime
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A large opening that was
originally flanked by French doors draws you from the Living Room to the <b>“Dining Room.”</b> When I initially saw this space in March, it
was a sea of green… similar to that of a Chinoiserie bedroom in the Governor’s Palace at Colonial
Williamsburg, Virginia, and was being used as a temporary main floor sleeping
space by a family member. All of the
trim was painted green, and the walls were wallpapered in a Chinoiserie-like green
pattern; the backs of the built-in china cabinets were contrasted in the
watermelon hue borrowed from the Living Room.
Frank Hodge, of <a href="http://www.fdhodgeinteriors.com/">F.D. Hodge Interior Design</a>, completely changed the
complexion of the space when he transitioned it to a palette of French blue,
cream, chocolate brown, and pale coral.
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The Dining Room was initially
accessed by the house staff through a swinging door from the Butler’s Pantry,
which adjoined the original kitchen on the wooded side of the house. Next to the Dining Room was a covered porch
with a wonderful harbor view. At some
point, the utilitarian kitchen was delegated to other uses, and the covered
porch became the family’s <b>“Kitchen.”</b> Designer
Lisa Teague of <a href="http://www.lisateague.com/">Lisa Teague Design Studios </a>liked the Kitchen’s summer-porch feel,
so she decided to keep the update simple with a goal of not competing with the
view, and opened it up by removing the island. As small as it is, the Kitchen is very
inviting and would indeed be a lovely spot to enjoy a cup of coffee and take in
the panorama outside. The quiet, coastal
tones of the space are from her collection, “Quiet Home Paints,” a non-toxic,
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spans the width of the rear of the home, with access from the Living Room and
Kitchen, as well as views through large windows in the Dining Room. The vistas to the York River and Harbor, as
well as the Atlantic Ocean are, of course, the star of the show. Georgie McGowan, of Georgie’s Home and Garden,
made sure to include many comfortable spots for relaxing or enjoying a meal,
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Back inside, and around the corner from the Kitchen, is a
diminutive <b>“Butler’s Pantry”</b> where
the servants from the Governor’s day undoubtedly made a stop before serving in
the Dining Doom. Lisa Teague has interpreted this
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Down the hall to what was once
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a quiet, out of the way retreat. In
between being a kitchen and now, the family seemed to use the space as a den or
family room of sorts, and it had an eclectic, folk art feeling. Cynthia Clark, of <a href="http://www.cynthiaclarkinteriors.com/">Cynthia Clark Interiors</a>,
kept the color scheme simple to offset the many door and window openings, built-ins, and trim traversing
the space. The many doorways and windows
also made the furniture layout in this room challenging as it is a walk-though
space. Cynthia floated a desk and
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After passing through the
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heading up from the kitchen or in from the back door. Now, painter Elizabeth Whelton of Elizabeth
Whelton Fine Art & Design, imagines it to be a space where “children pass
though when they are heading to the beach,” and “then returning home and
running up the back stairs in sweet exhaustion (and maybe a few friends) at the
end of the day.” The space was inspired
by Elizabeth’s summer sketchbook, and the surface designs replicate painting
supplies. A reclaimed sail is used as a
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So, except for a porch on the
front of the home, which I will share with you next time as we leave the home, this has been a tour
of the first floor of “Harbor Lights.”
What were your favorite spaces?
What ideas might you incorporate in your next design project? Are you inspired?</div>
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Accompanying music “Harbor Lights” (Silk Degrees, 1976) courtesy
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Katherine Hawkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03122355938685301667noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2075593403925942116.post-81842222491800711792014-06-18T13:56:00.001-04:002014-06-18T14:02:15.250-04:00Four Fabric Foray - Preppy Pink And Green<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;">
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just spent the weekend on Martha’s Vineyard, so as my thoughts turn from
vacation to fabric combinations, I can’t help but channel the preppy pair of
pink and green! Not only are they the
quintessential palette of prepdom, but they are happy, fun, and summery (hey, it’s
unofficially summer already… right?) regardless of your personal decor or wardrobe style.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One of the amazing Carpenter Gothic gingerbread cottages in the <br />
Martha's Vineyard Camp Meeting Association community of Oak Bluffs</td></tr>
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remember when the “Official Preppy Handbook” came out in 1980… I would not have
considered myself officially preppy, but I admit that I did enjoy shopping at
Pappagallo in Birmingham, Michigan with my best friend Kim during our high
school years.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">And the fact that I was in
college and joined a sorority in the preppy heyday was a serendipitous
coincidence, justifying the purchase of many colors of Shetland sweaters with colorful monograms and lots of polo’s with alligators on them!</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">From Wikipedia</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">Anyway, "Preppy” is still alive and well, as evidenced by the continued popularity of
Lilly Pulitzer...</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The iconic style of Lilly!<br />
<a href="http://lillypulitzer.com/">lillypulitzer.com</a></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">and the newer phenomenon of <a href="https://www.vineyardvines.com/">Vineyard Vines</a>…</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">Vineyard Vines store in Edgartown</td></tr>
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Pink and green
is still a color combination of choice for the days of summer whether you are a
prepster or a hipster… or somewhere in between.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fabrics from <a href="http://www.calicocorners.com/">Calico Corners</a></td></tr>
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Stotesbury in Summer</div>
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Indra in Citrus</div>
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Tapestry Tile in Spring</div>
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Long Hill in Chiffon</div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">This living room is a little bit
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palette of raspberry pink and grass green hues. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://blog.hgtv.com/design/2011/06/18/hgtvs-official-handbook-to-a-preppy-home/">HGTV.com</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">What
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">or sorority house! <a href="http://decor-2-ur-door.com/">decor-2-ur-door.com</a></span></div>
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<a href="http://tapja.com/">tapja.com</a></td></tr>
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I am featuring a mix of zingy colors to create the aura of warm temperatures,
sunny skies, and colorful gardens.
Hopefully they will bring a smile to your face & the enthusiasm to
add some lively hues to your home… <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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together is a floral, which of course is natural for spring. But this one is different, a bit of Asian influence with rich textures,
just a touch of metallic thread, and its vibrant colors, which are the
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interior decorating scheme is with fabrics… certain hues and patterns have a
way of drawing you in without you even realizing it. As you move through a fabric showroom, you
will find yourself feeling drawn to cool colors or warm, busy patterns or
simple solids or tone-on-tones, smooth textures or more tactile surfaces. As with a Ouija board, if you just let
yourself go, you will end up right where you belong! There are so many gorgeous fabrics making
their way into the showrooms right now, it seems hard to go wrong! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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fibers, weaves and weights are more desirable on a sofa, whereas others are
more suitable to hang at the window. And
the scale of a pattern in small doses will have a completely different impact
than circling a room in it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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four fabrics in a soft teal color… there is a small-scale geometric print in
taupe, soft teal and cream, a naturalist embroidered pattern of teal pussy
willows with taupe stems, on a cream back ground, a woven that read like a
solid, although it has teal and taupy threads, an over-all tile pattern with
taupe ground and multi-toned teals.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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the <a href="http://www.pantone.com/pages/pantone/index.aspx">Pantone Color Institute</a> introduces their Color of the Year, everyone in the
design community as well as interior-loving public is abuzz about it. This year’s color is Radiant Orchid, a
vibrant shade of violet that they describe as “a captivating, magical,
enigmatic purple.” <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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have to say that I was all about the purple tones well before their
announcement for 2014, when I enveloped my space, “Syrena’s Room” in the
Museums of Old York show house, in lush lilac and lavenders hues this past
summer. So I guess it is fair fro me to say that I am indeed
a trend setter! Many of the elements of Radiant
Orchid that Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute,
described were also the ideas that I had in mind as I created my room for a surf
and mermaid-loving teen girl at “Secret Cove”… Leatrice said that Radiant Orchid “intrigues the eye
and sparks the imagination,” and is “an enchanting harmony of fuchsia, purple
and pink undertones, which inspires confidence and emanates great joy, love and
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them reupholstered, or should they just buy new. Reupholstering can be just as expensive purchasing
new, but it also has many benefits ranging from sentimentality, to preserving
historical significance, to sustainability... to plain ole "if it works, stick with it."<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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have it reupholstered, the next conundrum is what to recover it with? If it has historical provenance, and it is your responsibility and/or desire is to maintain that, then the style and pattern of fabric should be appropriate
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anything that suits your heart’s desire, be open to having fun with it. I recently had a client bring her old Louis
XIV-inspired chair to me to determine whether it was worth updating. It was in good shape except that the finish
was a little dull with tiny scratches, and the fabric was worn and
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;">So what do you think? Did she make the right choice by
reupholstering rather than discarding and buying new? Will you look at your old furniture with new
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Katherine Hawkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03122355938685301667noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2075593403925942116.post-45564721971342055282014-02-07T13:36:00.001-05:002014-02-07T13:42:48.446-05:00Snowflakes Of Inspiration<br />
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reminded me of just how beautiful the snow can be, and how bringing the </span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span style="line-height: 18.399999618530273px;">wintry</span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"> motifs of snowflakes and </span><span style="line-height: 18.399999618530273px;">pine trees</span><span style="line-height: 115%;"> in to our interiors can be such a delight.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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visiting the “Designer’s Holiday Show House Fundraiser” at the Endicott Mansion
at <a href="http://www.glenmagnafarms.org/index.html">Glen Magna Farms</a><span style="font-size: small;">, in our very own town of Danvers. </span>Glen Magna, <strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">part of the Essex
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">The original property was purchased during the period of the War of 1812
by Joseph Peabody, a wealthy Salem shipping merchant. From there he built a dwelling that he
described as </span></strong>“in
every respect well calculated for a gentleman’s seat.” The property grew to 330 acres and served as
the as the summer retreat for the family for one hundred and forty-four years. By 1892, Joseph’s granddaughter Ellen Peabody
Endicott further enlarged and embellished the house and grounds, and hired a
Boston architectural firm to expand of the Mansion to its current classic
colonial revival style. She also had the
gardens planted with rare and desirable ornamental trees and shrubs which resulted
in her winning a gold medal from the Massachusetts Horticultural Society.
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brought the Derby Summer House, a two story Adamesque folly building built in
1794, to the property. The Summer House
was designed by the </span>legendary</span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> architect and wood carver Samuel McIntire and is
listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
After 220 years of enduring New England’s grueling weather conditions,
the wooden building is in need of significant restoration, and with the help of
the participating interior designers, supporting vendors, and all who visit the
home, the “Designer’s Holiday Show House Fundraiser” will greatly help the Society
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">We arrived at the estate on Sunday evening for a
special tour for design bloggers after the home had closed to the public for
the day. With the short days of
December, the sky was already getting dark at 4pm and the twinkly lights of the
home drew us in with their magic. It was
so wonderful having the chance to meet each of the designers in their space and
learn about their inspiration and design process. Unlike a usual show house, the designers were
charged with preserving the “Mansion’s historic fabric” and “melding their
designs to the 1890’s to 1930’s when the Endicotts were at the height of their
national and international prominence, and transformed this magnificent Mansion again to the height of elegance.” </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">So I hope that you visit, because you will not
only be viewing an amazing estate and stunning design work, but also doing
something good for the preservation of a historic jewel. The Designer’s Holiday Show House Fundraiser
is open until Sunday, December 15<sup>th</sup>… so you only have a few more
days! For more information please visit
the <a href="http://www.danvershistory.org/events/special.html">Danvers Historical Society.</a></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: small;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<o:p></o:p></span>Katherine Hawkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03122355938685301667noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2075593403925942116.post-64213903432129986412013-09-22T17:40:00.001-04:002013-09-24T20:19:59.717-04:00"Design Home 2013"... A Sea Of Teal<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Now that I have introduced you to "<a href="http://www.bostonmagazine.com/designhome/">Design Home 2013</a>," and have shown you around the exterior of the property… it is time to go
inside!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">But… before I do that, I would like to fill you
in on a few other details about the Concordia and the unit that the Design Home
takes place in.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Design Home occupies
a first-floor ocean front unit with 3,637 sq. ft. of living space.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is the largest residence in the building
and was actually created by combining the space that would have made up two
regular units.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It has a huge master
suite, a guest room with en suite bath, reading/guest room, study and media
room.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Other residences in the building
have a variety of 2, 3, and 4 bedrooms, with both oceanfront and town facing
units.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They all have two heated underground
parking spaces (Design Home gets three!), and storage space (Design Home gets
double!)… love that!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Design Home 2013 is available for
purchase, as are four other units in the building.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Design Home will cost you a cool $2.5
million… probably double that if you want all of the furnishings inside and amazing original works of art.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All of materials, furniture and accessories
are top notch, and the art work is all original and quite valuable.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For more information about purchasing this
dreamy home, visit <a href="http://www.concordialuxuryrealestate.com/">Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">I
mentioned in my last post that all of the interiors were coordinated by a
collaborating team.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Design
Coordinators are Jerry Rippetoe & Tony Sienicki, of <a href="http://www.tjsgoose.com/tjsnews.htm">TJ’s at the Sign of the Goose</a> retail design center on Route One in Cape Neddick, Maine.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>According to their description in Boston Magazine,
“their designs reflect tradition with modern flair, and their transitional
approach favors richly, handsome materials and finishes, whereby luxury becomes
comfortable and welcoming.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Who wouldn’t
love to live that way?!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">The Palette:</span><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> Rich jewels tones (aqua, teal and sapphire)
sparkle and compliment the water views.<br />
<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">The Style:</span> Transitional classic,
combining timeless pieces with unexpected accents.<br />
<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">The Lifestyle:</span> Relaxed luxury,
perfect for empty nesters that live along the waterfront.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Let’s get started...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">We'll begin our tour in the foyer,
where a visit to any friend’s home begins.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It really creates and elegant and welcoming feeling with its
tone-on-tone deep teal striped wallpaper surrounding you on all sides as well
as the ceiling.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The space sparkles with
an elegant chandelier and sconces from <a href="http://www.lucialighting.com/">Lucia Lighting & Design</a>, who
supplied the lighting throughout the home. (I can't resist mentioning here that Lucy was also kind enough to allow me to feature a beautiful ceiling mounted fixture featuring lilac Swarovski crystals and natural shells in Syrena's Room, my space at Secret Cove, the Museum of Old York's show house in Kittery Point, Maine this past summer!)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">I am always a fan of white kitchens,
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the home without any exterior windows of its own, the custom white cabinets
from Family Kitchens in Salem keep the space light and airy while still complementing
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Katherine Hawkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03122355938685301667noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2075593403925942116.post-71931285539094964952013-09-12T20:54:00.002-04:002013-09-13T09:02:38.879-04:00“Design Home 2013”… Ready To Sea And Be Seen<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">On August 28<sup>th</sup>, Dave and I were
thrilled to be among the select few design bloggers and members of the press who
were invited for a sneak peek at “Design Home 2013” in Swampscott,
Massachusetts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">The “Design Home,” sponsored by Boston Magazine,
is opening to the public today, September 12<sup>th</sup> and will be available
to tour through October 7<sup>th</sup>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One
hundred percent of the proceeds from ticket sales are benefiting Boston
Children’s Hospital.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So if you want to
view a gorgeous home in a beautiful seaside setting and get some wonderful
design ideas and inspiration while contributing to a great cause, be sure to visit!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For more details, hours and directions, visit <a href="http://www.bostonmagazine.com/designhome/">Boston Magazine</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Having just spent my summer (with planning and
all other elements of execution beginning way back in January) doing Syrena’s
Room at “Secret Cove,” the Museums Of Old York show house in Kittery Point,
Maine, I was very interested to check out this installation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Unlike a show house where each space is
designed by a different designer, resulting in a lot of variety in the spaces,
“Design Home 2013” was completed by a collaborating team with a unified
approach.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So, unlike a show house in
which each room is a surprise as it unfolds, the spaces of the “Design Home”
flow consistently as they would if they were designed for a specific
homeowner.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The con of this is that you
generally don’t get as many unique design approaches or cutting edge ideas.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The pro is that as you walk through the home,
you feel as though some lucky person (maybe you?) could live there exactly as
it is shown.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">The home itself is actually an expansive single-level
oceanfront unit located in the sea-hugging Concordia, a stunning coastal
condominium with views of the harbor, Nahant and even the Boston skyline off in
the distance.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Interestingly though, the
day that we visited, the skies over land were clear, but there was unusually
heavy fog hugging the coast.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Although
our views were not as expansive as they would be on a clear day, the fog created
a beautiful, serene feeling in and around the home. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">The Concordia was built on the original site of
the three buildings that made up Cap’n Jack’s Waterfront Inn.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Situated on a beautiful stretch of land at
245 Humphrey Street in the midst of the seaside town of Swampscott (which
features landscape and park systems designed by Frederick Law Olmstead), the
developer and builder sought to create a residence that appeared as though it
had been there for 100 years.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The quintessential
New England Shingle Style architecture features requisite cedar shingles, a
multi-gabled roofline, crisp white wood trim, as well as large windows and
decks to take advantage of the setting.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">For now, I will share some images of the
exterior and setting, and in future posts will take you inside.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After that, of course, I hope that you visit
and see it for yourself! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">It has been a very busy spring and is getting
busier by the minute!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Way back in January, I went up to Kittery Point,
Maine with my friends and fellow interior designers <a href="http://designvignettes.blogspot.com/">Yvonne Blacker</a> and <a href="http://thefocusondesign.blogspot.com/">RosannePalazola</a> to attend the designer open house of “Secret Cove,” the 2013 Decorator
Show House to benefit the <a href="http://www.oldyork.org/Visit/showhousepreshow.html">Museums of Old York</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">It was a bitterly cold winter day, but with the
sun shining outside it was easy to be taken in by the beautiful coastal setting
and to envision the possibilities for the home.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The house is not historic, but rather more like 30 years old… just old enough
to be in need of some refreshing and a new design vision.</span></div>
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Front entry to the home with Kid's Bedroom window to the left<br />
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A glimpse of Pepperrell Cove as you round the side of the home</div>
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The water side is where all of the drama is,<br />
with lots of windows overlooking the cove</div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">After touring the home, the three of us decided
that we would collaborate and submit our proposals as a team… <a href="http://www.triodesignshowhouse.blogspot.com/">Trio Design</a> was
born!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> </span></div>
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A celebratory lunch at Robert's Maine Grill during one of our planning trips<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Much thought, strategizing and time went
in to our concepts for the rooms that we prepared proposals for, not knowing if
they would be awarded or not.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I created
a concept for the “Kid’s Bedroom,” which could be for any age child from baby
through teen, with Yvonne designing the en suite bath in coordination.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was beyond thrilled when I received the
call from the Museum Show House liaison that the room I had submitted was
unanimously loved by the selection committee and we were in! </span><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></div>
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Kid's Room label during the Designer Open House</div>
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Now it has officially become Syrena's Room Suite!<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">The bedroom itself is a very small space.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It has two windows which bring in a lot of
light, but no real view of Pepperrell Cove… it’s one of the only rooms in the
house without a great view.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For being in
a large seaside home, it certainly lacks any major advantages!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> </span></div>
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What you see as you enter Syrena's Room</div>
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In Syrena's Room looking into her en suite bath</div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">So, why then would I be interested in
designing that space like that and where did I get my inspiration?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As an interior designer, I am faced with
these kinds of challenges in practically every job I do… so a Show House, which
seems like it would be a dream space, is really no different.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If any of you have toured a Show House before
and have seen how beautiful they can be, you might be amazed to find out just
how much vision, work, not to mention money, goes into making them that way!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Inspiration comes in stages, with every thought
and decision affecting the next.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Although I don’t want to give away too many secrets about the finished
room just yet… I will say that my initial visions about the room resulted from the setting
of the home itself.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I wondered if I had
been lucky enough to be brought up in a lovely home in an amazing coastal
setting like this… who would I be as a person?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>And, so, Syrena came to life in my mind… I talk about her so much now,
that most people think she is real!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Anyway, she is an older teen girl with a love of all things coastal… you
can guess what those things might be!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">My next step was to create a floor plan for the
space, which wasn’t easy considering how compact it is, but that is where my
professional design skills came into play.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>As I added furnishings to the floor plan, I then had to find the perfect
pieces to fill those needs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Several of
those items became my muses for the color scheme, fabrics and accessories,
which I will share more about as time goes by.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"></span><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">The selection committee also offered us the Powder Room, which
Yvonne is working her magic on in addition to Syrena's Bathroom, and the Mud Room, which Rosanne is
master-minding... suffice it to say that each of those rooms present their share of challenges!</span></div>
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The Powder Room</div>
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The Mud Room</div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">So there you have it…
three of us (and of course, Dave, my ever-present design partner) and four rooms to turn into visions of beauty and inspiration for
the approximately 5,000 visitors that are expected to tour the </span><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Show House</span><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"> this
summer!</span><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> </span><br />
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will be open from July 13<sup>th</sup> through August 15<sup>th</sup>, and in
addition there will also be a fabulous Gala Preview Party on the evening of
July 12<sup>th</sup>, and a Closing Party with an Auction on the evening of
August 15<sup>th</sup>… mark your calendars!</span></div>
Katherine Hawkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03122355938685301667noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2075593403925942116.post-1911041561742492332013-02-08T12:53:00.000-05:002013-02-08T12:56:26.938-05:00My Passport Is Full!<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; text-align: justify;">Travelling</span><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; text-align: justify;"> to exciting and exotic destinations around the world is one way to fill up your
passport. But, when interiors are your
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five showroom partners… <a href="http://www.circlefurniture.com/">Circle Furniture</a>, <a href="http://www.designerbath.com/">Designer Bath</a>, <a href="http://www.landryandarcari.com/">Landry & Arcari Rugs</a>, <a href="http://www.lucialighting.com/">Lucia Lighting</a>, and <a href="http://tile-by-design.com/">Tile By Design</a>.
The winner of the sweepstakes will receive a $4,000 gift certificate
from each one, totalling $20,000 in design bliss! Each showroom has (or will) hosted a seminar,
giving home owners and designers alike the scoop on the latest trends and
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Designer Bath, coordinated a full day tour of all five showrooms for interested members of the design blogging community last Tuesday,
January 29th.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">(Sorry that it has taken
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now I know what all the buzz is about!
The showroom felt light & airy, even on a cloudy day. It was filled with traditional Oriental rugs,
contemporary styles, and even has a mezzanine full of broadloom carpeting. They even offer full rug restoration, which
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hope that these photos provide design inspiration for you too! And there is still one more seminar in the Passport to Design series... Thursday, March 7th, 6-8 pm at Landry & Arcari... for more info visit <a href="http://www.bostonmagazine.com/passport/seminars.html">Passport To Design</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br />Katherine Hawkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03122355938685301667noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2075593403925942116.post-11873568300995820652013-01-15T08:15:00.000-05:002013-01-16T12:17:07.211-05:00Toss In Some Pillows… Toss Out The Winter Blahs<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Well, it’s mid-January. The holidays are over. The parties are a thing of the past. The decorations are stored away. Your spirit has gone away with them.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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approaches. Then, after weeks of
celebrating and decorating, the season comes to a screeching halt. Much toil, and much less joy, go into packing
all of the ornaments and lights away for another year. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">At first, the simplicity of the holiday-decoration-free
house feels refreshing and a bit “Zen.”
But then, after a few days of gray New Year’s winter skies, your
interiors feel just plain drab, dull, and maybe even a little sad.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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(usually!) fix that will lift your mood immediately: toss a couple colorful
pillows on your sofa, bed, or favorite reading chair!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">There are endless sources for fabulous pillows
in the home furnishings world these days... Here are just a few that I found that prove you don’t have to live with
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<br />Katherine Hawkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03122355938685301667noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2075593403925942116.post-19213706854592965412012-12-21T17:35:00.003-05:002013-01-09T10:34:16.467-05:00It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Winter... Inside!<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">On this first day of Winter, here in New England, it is rainy, gray and not that cold at all.</span></div>
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Katherine Hawkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03122355938685301667noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2075593403925942116.post-32374578252234510452012-08-15T18:27:00.000-04:002012-08-16T11:10:12.437-04:00Stunning Summer Setting<div style="text-align: justify;">
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">One
of my favorite events of the summer season, at least relating to interior design,
is the annual Decorator Show House benefitting the <a href="http://www.oldyork.org/">Museums of Old York</a>,
Maine. This year was their 23<sup>rd</sup>,
and if my calculations are correct, my visit on August 6<sup>th</sup> with
several of my good design friends was my sixth.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Set
in an idyllic coastal village, each yearly house can’t help but lure its
visitors into the feeling that this is what life should be like. Through the years I have seen a lot of well executed
interior design work evident in the Old York houses, but I must say that I feel
that this year’s “Harmon House” was the best that I have personally
experienced! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt; text-align: justify;">Although
at first glance the house appears to be a historical property, in actuality it
was just built in 2000.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt; text-align: justify;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt; text-align: justify;">The success of
this well-aged look reflects the fact that the designer, <a href="http://thanepearsondesign.com/">Thane Pearson Design</a>,
sought to harken back to the infamous Shingle Style architecture of the late 19</span><sup style="font-family: Georgia, serif; text-align: justify;">th</sup><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt; text-align: justify;">
and early 20</span><sup style="font-family: Georgia, serif; text-align: justify;">th</sup><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt; text-align: justify;"> centuries, making the home look as though it had been
in its location for a long time and fitting into the neighborhood beautifully.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small; text-align: left;">Facade of the home with its distinctive gambrel </span><span style="font-size: small;">roof lines</span> </td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Although
the architectural design and interior details are very respectful toward a
historic orientation, the floor plan of the house is truly livable for a 21</span><sup style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">st</sup><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;">
century family. That was one of the
things that I noticed immediately upon entering the Foyer. It has its own distinct space, but visually opens
right into the adjacent rooms which flow from one to the other, as well as the porch
and view of the York River to the back. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">The
center of the home is focused around the Great Hall and Living Room, as well as
the Kitchen and Dining nook. All of the
spaces in the Show House revolve around these rooms, designed by Gerald Pomeroy of the <a href="http://geraldpomeroydesigngroup.com/site/">Gerald Pomeroy Design Group</a>, in terms of both layout
and style, with their blue walls, white trim, taupe accents, and coastal
feeling textures. They are soothing and
serene, yet stunning in an understated way.
Anyone who knows me is well aware that I love blue… so I had a hard time
even leaving these rooms to explore any farther! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Great Hall & Living Room by <a href="http://geraldpomeroydesigngroup.com/site/">Gerald Pomeroy Design Group</a><br />
Photo source <a href="http://www.boston.com/lifestyle/house/blog/dne/2012/07/york_show_house.html">Design New England blog</a></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">The floor plan of the home is very contemporary
in that it has a split layout with the Master Bedroom on one side of the house
and a Study at the other, with all of the other bedrooms upstairs. The Master Bedroom is accessed right off the
Living Room, and it is also in the soft blue tones making for a nice transition,
which I understand was a happy coincidence, considering that it was designed by Meredith Bohn of <a href="http://www.mlbinteriordesign.com/">Meredith Bohn Interior Design</a> and not Gerald Pomeroy! The Master Bath has a soaking tub situated on
an angled wall with a wonderful large window with views of the water.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Master Bedroom<br />
Photo source <a href="http://www.mlbinteriordesign.com/">Meredith Bohn Interior Design</a></td></tr>
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Photo source <a href="http://www.mlbinteriordesign.com/">Meredith Bohn Interior Design</a></td></tr>
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have referred to the views several times already… they were spectacular! The house is beautifully sited on the home
site to take full advantage of views of the York River. On a beautiful, sunny summer day like the one
I visited on, it could not have been improved upon! Don't you agree?</span></div>
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Show House is no longer available to tour, but I hope that you enjoyed this
little peek inside and out!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">After a long winter, or many years in the same
home, many of us settle into accepting the monotony of dull and sometimes lifeless
interiors. But the long, sunny days of
Summer have a way of perking us up and stirring the desire to lighten up our rooms
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">One of my recent design projects exemplifies this feeling, so I thought that I would share it with you. One of my favorite clients and her husband have
been living in their lovely home for a while now.
When they moved in years ago, they decorated it in a way that suited their phase
of life and the styles of the times.
However, years later, with their daughters out of the house and off on
their own, the home no longer spoke to their lifestyle. There was nothing really wrong with the
rooms… they just didn't feel as “right” any more.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">These clients wanted to stay in the same place, but
update some of the interiors without making a lot of significant or super costly
changes, such as purchasing major, new furnishings. Here is what we did:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">Old Style: dark, dull sage paint scheme<span style="font-size: small;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">New Life: lighter, neutral, warm and welcoming hue<span style="font-size: small;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: small;">I think that you can see what a difference that colors and materials can make in breathing new life into an old space! In these rooms, there were some expenses in the purchase of rugs, window treatments (dining room only), some lighting and accessories, as well as painting. But many of the accessories were "shopped" from other rooms or simply arranged within the rooms, and all of the major </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">furniture</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: small;"> was left in place. And the resulting spaces are barely recognizable from how they began!</span></div>
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<br /></div>Katherine Hawkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03122355938685301667noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2075593403925942116.post-83841360047443397632012-01-23T17:14:00.011-05:002012-01-23T20:24:24.039-05:00“Small Space Organizing”<div style="text-align: justify;"><p class="MsoNoSpacing">January is “National Get Organized Month,” and anyone that is acquainted with me at all probably knows, or can tell, that I am a pretty organized person. I have just always enjoyed living in an orderly way, and I truly feel that it saves time and frustration. People say that it takes too much time to be organized, and they just don’t have the time. But in actuality, it is quite the opposite! While it is true that it may take time to set up your life and home in an organized fashion, once things are in place, it makes everything that you do so much quicker and easier. An organized person can put their hands on something in moments, while the person living in disarray will tear their house apart and waste time looking for that desired object… not to mention the additional mess that they have just created that will cause new problems!<o:p></o:p></p></div> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify">William Morris, socialist and textile designer of the Arts & Crafts Movement in the mid- to late- nineteenth century in England, expressed his golden rule in the now infamous quote “Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful.” </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><br /></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVjHSZG6qTeJ9rvlBcxnPvYMDjKsArdnFWx37S8i32HFV_zK5sarF9QPuyAY1PlwTkKso_h2SIKcX7haUbMd7PnNpnbgklMLeAcw_hf5d-iT7DfnkIdxV_MwGzVEsh4CjFNqzNgdlEo8lY/s400/William+Morris+quote.jpg" /></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><span>Image <a href="http://www.vandashop.com/product.php?xProd=7337&s=1">Victoria and Albert Museum</a></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><br /></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify">This should be the anthem for us all regardless of how much space we are living in. Bigger is not necessarily better when it is filled with meaningless objects in a disorderly setting. And while an organized household is desirable in general, when it comes to living in a small space it is imperative! There is just no way to live a full and harmonious life in a small space without being careful to edit your belongings and lay out your spaces in a way that, as Morris referred to, are useful, meaningful, and of course beautiful. Just because your space is small, that doesn’t mean it can’t be a gracious place filled with stunning design and lots of personality.</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify">If you live in a small space, and all of this sounds very appealing, but you just don’t know how to go about it or where to start, I have a suggestion for you… a brand new book “Small Space Organizing, A Room-By-Room Guide to Maximizing Your Space” by Kathryn Bechen. </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><br /></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAF53rJp5e9XKEZzunbjdtyfhV851HxjlNOV8hU90CfTpPqwEk6_xAlfRHRhR-PTdbntmiRPo6_7FDjHlY4zf2rCsycot1bOR_uR2_tfOYK3Y7HgSXAzXfJl62FpCcdxUBrGgKGp_l7MWx/s400/Small+Space+Organizing.jpg" /> </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><span><a href="http://kathrynbechenink.blogspot.com/">Image Kathryn Bechen INK</a></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><br /></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify">Kathryn and I met several years ago at a weekend-long event on living a happy and gracious life hosted by an interior designer and lifestyle author that we both find inspiring, Alexandra Stoddard, at Alexandra’s home in Stonington, Connecticut. It is not surprising that like-minded people come together in such ways, and stay connected through the years.</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLkom414ce1ZaNELWFNQgL3tM_VDcKMw28uXs0cvBiK_7_Lipsi_coHpSSp-5eSekq_DBN21OV1NSaLd5UUi0tdTsy5CbE9lB5jrBwzxqMfusa6PV1OqjshnufPhTurn53IIem29ZckT8J/s400/Kathryn+Bechen+and+me+Stonington.jpg" /> </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><span>Kathryn Bechen and me</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><span>in Alexandra Stoddard's home, Stonington, Connecticut</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><br /></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify">Kathryn is a journalist who specializes in lifestyle topics, and has herself been a professional organizer. What makes her approach to the topic even better is that she and her husband Steve have personally lived in thirteen small spaces themselves, and with Kathryn’s concepts and style, have done so artfully. In Small Space Organizing, Kathryn starts you off on your organizing journey by looking at what kind of small home dweller you are (newlywed, empty nester, etc.) and encouraging you that you can dwell well in that space if you make the lifestyle commitment. She also makes the case for “small space grace” verses “big house blues,” for those of you that still yearn for more square footage… you might rethink that after you read what Kathryn has to say!</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify">The great thing about “Small Space Organizing” is that it is a practical guidebook in which Kathryn gives you all of the framework that you need to analyze the space that you have (and what you might not be taking full advantage of), how to look at your belongings to determine what to keep and how to dispose of the rest, how to make the most of the storage spaces you do have, how to arrange your furniture to maximize flow and functionality, and even suggests furnishings that can do double-duty… all while expressing your own personality in a visually attractive way. She also shares plenty of her resources for organizing products and supplies, furnishings and accessories suitable for small spaces, so you will be able to bring your newly organized small space to fruition.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify">For more information on Kathryn Bechen, and her new book “Small Space Organizing,” please visit <a href="http://kathrynbechenink.blogspot.com/">Kathryn Bechen INK</a>, or just click on her link under my "You Must Visit" list to the left!</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify">Happy organizing!</p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><o:p> </o:p></p>Katherine Hawkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03122355938685301667noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2075593403925942116.post-8251672906888058212011-12-27T11:20:00.006-05:002011-12-28T06:58:18.901-05:00Gift Of The Four Seasons<div style="text-align: justify;"><p class="MsoNoSpacing">I just had to share with you a wonderful gift that my husband Dave gave me for Christmas this year. Knowing how much importance I place on the passage of the seasons, not only on the calendar, but also in life… he gave me this gorgeous Four Seasons Tree Of Life Pendant…<o:p></o:p></p></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe8JO4D-Nm7yCBMStFNoSZhAZ9EpThVv7qekRJVWIOWofBuzAdF-7_2OeibNhpeRKnjOOgOD9nuYeIhPCe3vm39IoosaGYCu8x9vFziKE1rh4t49PdabjkzbgG1M3v8MksDuvMXi3i9F4a/s400/Four+Seasons+Pendant.JPG" /> </p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><o:p> </o:p> </p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing">The tree roots, trunk and branches are made of beautifully hand-wound recycled silver, and the foliage of the changing seasons is exemplified by quartz gemstones for winter, peridot for spring, emerald for summer, and amber for fall.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing">I can’t begin to express how perfect this pendant is for me… or how much I love my husband!<o:p></o:p></p></div>Katherine Hawkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03122355938685301667noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2075593403925942116.post-61842259148626163182011-12-22T17:26:00.020-05:002011-12-23T15:59:34.295-05:00Silver Solstice<div style="text-align: justify;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span style="font-size: 12pt; ">Winter Solstice has arrived, and that brings us less daylight... only about 9 hours on December 22nd! Since we are the farthest away from the sun, and it's elevation is lowest in the sky, we naturally experience the longest night of the year. But just because it's dark outside, our interiors can still shine brilliantly.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span style="font-size: 12pt; ">Nothing brings sparkle to the darkness like the glint of silver... it can be glossy and bright, or satiny and lustrous... those qualities make it perfect to add some dazzle to your home for Winter celebrations...<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjshVO61klNtQdduLRSCVXIdrrigpRnN9hazX3UIi0y0DG6T7VWO-o4nxgRq1FumM7q2NtzbxzpiFse1p8hxKmeGF9ZAFZRidRVzWuzNm07eEHhyphenhyphen1JfcXZmP7BQ8VhltRk_awmccUjY5eq/s400/A+Stairs.JPG" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 12pt; ">Mercury glass votives lining the stairs in the foyer<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 12pt; ">invite you in from the darkness & cold</span></p></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span style="font-size: 12pt; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrZ5lDot0y2yY1FxujcL7BTCC1givwY2Ilz2LsfLGeJUV5gEPSLfrvrdPNotMp65m26EFOFFSClGbX-0LIPZWiRiA7vZSRweaNyXw1DVQPcvj19dOaT2RMHSuk3q9KefqZPadE6fYyKiBp/s400/B+Tree.JPG" /></span></p></div><div style="text-align: center;"><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 12pt; ">Silver, blue & turquoise ornaments adorn our blue Christmas tree<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="line-height: 18px;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="line-height: 18px;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9R_fKvM3Acw37C7bjy2Hu4umK7HpOdgH9ssj9d-bSH6fgA2e26VWyYsp78Z1gz4I0ArorZztPTXvBu6kB89Uh-cbnrLsrl8o87IdCx7XtnWt6kDqa-J6xlUQsmMH53Nsg7wLm97xtxhJE/s400/C+Hurricane.JPG" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="line-height: 18px;"><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 12pt; ">Soft candle light glows from a silver hurricane lantern<o:p></o:p></span></p></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="line-height: 18px;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="line-height: 18px;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguEBYn6532vcdsoElUfAMNVWcqFOJSzCdPjVJuvzVEPSonP2Iz_5_bNkcYMB53E4axdIkbi8cNdgaH4_GEganfWYEm8fVSZPRBaP9c8oGW786WCHIbUsb48rCmK3YNDS3STHWrO29Wxb8d/s400/D+Poinsettia.JPG" /> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="line-height: 18px;"><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 12pt; ">Silver poinsettias might not be found in nature...<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 12pt; ">but look great as a decoration on our stairway!<o:p></o:p></span></p></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="line-height: 18px;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="line-height: 18px;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFNTLPZlJDr5hx-aThqLAUjTJPydi0eUuheCffLyFqN0gHlUYC1b6TWCPLuOJ81Gy4sXgOwStU1eL-y3qVzWNk4G81JXfMND1igYD8mvtZKsA-XLtEJOLD5pRPPNuOWot6Df7gE5R-aaOW/s400/E+Candle.JPG" /> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="line-height: 18px;"><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 12pt; ">A glittery silver candle surrounded by greens & silvery pine cones</span></p></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="line-height: 18px;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="line-height: 18px;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ_uBUa1rdFcSOHUGQ1-mmXMel2w3NeWNGyeS_v1STyuF7fltUDPgW44M2SBZFA6di_UIB95UXMRG8qZUpgP0Bp34kHfAkB9moEW20n4_AE4MAgEptXVFfehzB0fXCS3ZgjK9kAEyAMRuW/s400/F+Little+Tree.JPG" /> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="line-height: 18px;"><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 12pt; ">Tiny white tree decoration with silver snow on its boughs<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 12pt; ">is right at home on this table covered with blue snowflakes<o:p></o:p></span></p></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="line-height: 18px;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="line-height: 18px;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_bWBETnHWf5xQNuoPKXhyphenhyphenvS0FaYY-Jz7P_G8Xra2p0wl4SYdxUx9C9EzsH9IET21hibSDu_jH6u-EKjyJjiCh8MyGGxBPkAu2QIVNghQm3M225YysnzfuLuxPBxtXhOJl7ot9QG4ibLz5/s400/G+Greens.JPG" /> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="line-height: 18px;"><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 12pt; ">Snow covered greenery in a silver urn<o:p></o:p></span></p></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="line-height: 18px;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="line-height: 18px;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFfbPhslMcvlIRYkHCzzBETNNywbJdmelCB6v0ZalK5REAlgq4uIXo5oiBOPISZqCWAjizdUh7rJ2k00cieBhMwrpkEbZGi-pFFt13ilUEk8rokZMqXjeDMS_AVcne6Awk_Xixa8XCsMmg/s400/H+Pillow.JPG" /> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="line-height: 18px;"><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 12pt; ">Sparkly sequins make this pillow ready to celebrate winter's festivities<o:p></o:p></span></p></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="line-height: 18px;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="line-height: 18px;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcT6IbkUnMrEGcZwtlc4oW2rciXDqAX6d3GJ6qPxhNUe9TzWtUkhvuGOY_ijsLqxEG03ALnl8KU8seXwAZSLPKZG3wT_DnfpV2eyDy51w8Dlgg7Pez7gZo8RR-uuGMKPL0W_SSxznU08GH/s400/I+Floral.JPG" /> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="line-height: 18px;"><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 12pt; ">A silvery arrangement with cobalt & turquoise ornaments<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 12pt; ">makes a bold, contemporary statement<o:p></o:p></span></p></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="line-height: 18px;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="line-height: 18px;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUWCFgYcgPeX-994tU_0Y9r0VctmthUF9r_YokSHilJ6349MCTnfEfaFnlSggHhhksb4p71-lEVireJc8mPw2zHvYM6w_bzxkiHjrBOchTpts8oAkyCsRhfvz60m8QFBtfPhCmcVlv0UQW/s400/J+Wreath.JPG" /> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="line-height: 18px;"><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 12pt; ">This wreather with silver ribbons & bows, & coastal themed adornments<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 12pt; ">liven up an otherwise plain interior door<o:p></o:p></span></p></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="line-height: 18px;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="line-height: 18px;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvGT0MAGVQSDYtIY6Apa7FW2n6mOzjkntL4T-UyKf-q5MS_7ney7EwnHKYz4NGNNU1CUAPwZCar7zLhyphenhyphenHuLx3Rh9DlHqGSfefvLnoUHZNm9TnLD1J6KWZiWobEMuP80nVVNpjP8hkb5jyY/s400/K+Swirl.JPG" /> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="line-height: 18px;"><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 12pt; ">This silver swirl tree is magical against the dreamy silk drapes!<o:p></o:p></span></p></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="line-height: 18px;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="line-height: 18px;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY3k2GFL06ZxgIxO7zfssgNVaNe-V6WX5t-r3DfHL8-Mu6BhfYNb-fpGlU_F_aP2JiLbC4Jb-bSXuXop8c92aGZbauQp8RCzIWkH5Nno3ZD9RonnYf1gcsETCvCtvfxYzSDCuIjCxReWNW/s400/L+Mantle.JPG" /> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="line-height: 18px;"><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 12pt; ">Silver "presents" & silver rimmed candle holders warm up the fireplace mantle</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 12pt; "><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;"></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; ">I hope that these images make you excited about adding a touch of silver to your winter decor!</span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; ">Wishing you a cozy and warm season!</span></p><p></p></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div></div>Katherine Hawkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03122355938685301667noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2075593403925942116.post-61622979252951800642011-12-07T07:28:00.028-05:002011-12-07T10:51:14.608-05:00Deck The Halls… & Showrooms<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><u><br /></u></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I spent the day at the <a href="http://www.bostondesign.com/">Boston Design Center</a> on Tuesday, December 6th and enjoyed seeing little hints of the holidays as I wandered the hallways and through the showrooms. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Thought that I would share some of the inspiration with you...</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgebTXmszti3Qmfa5xXoXUIuz5u0yq6xWQSxSqa-gqPd6c_SqHqouNgBNKtSyclw1511p2psJ8UyNfZQ-4PWx1_Vw0KnsjzGV-2ym8uiAjH5AR81nXFBbprI_1Jg9jhdKJgtY6Mxjp2cAWo/s400/Patterson+Window.JPG" /></div><div><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><span class="apple-style-span">An icy, luxurious dream from <a href="http://www.pattersongroup.org/">The Patterson Group</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><span class="apple-style-span"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK0W8d09XbYUzO5WSMfL4O3ux3wJUteVKmEfYDOYcnK75eBRLa1I2FQus0IrOVJPJmfxHEGlSUoQqe8QfZOUPnvVpVjf4nZqTuBxxbKKiMWwJdOFEeW1Uf-l25PxOfn0hDHURiPRNpVIGW/s400/Patterson+Blanketed.JPG" /></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span class="apple-style-span"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><span class="apple-style-span">A blanket of snowy delights<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><span class="apple-style-span"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKGE0ic9Y3sf_mZvtooPyu_biZHUkmXO2bi3d2076cr9M4rk8wFK3MSbY8ckbfG_akJkUyB3y7F8xCbecj2DfB7Xovyw8yreLw019y09-ZgG6NM7Tz7PrU8vtd5C2k43MXBTyZ7WA_0qzq/s400/Stark+Window.JPG" /></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span class="apple-style-span"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><span class="apple-style-span"><a href="http://www.starkcarpet.com/homeMain.cfm">Stark Carpet's</a> holiday treasures for under foot</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><span class="apple-style-span"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-plnpOisycksExwJpvulqo1hv7n-x1reSxIISoB0PBYY1inbrYu3f33x8u4021Y-ozB0IDm1MFdbunZG4qUj4WnEPnbXwoNIsVr3LfeycHZSLPuRq9lZxtn27OrZ7v1nGnEjRb3YSYDfA/s400/Stark+Gifts.JPG" /></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><span class="apple-style-span">"Gift wrapped" carpets and fabrics</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><span class="apple-style-span"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIzXANe6QQNwSmCk4vedCyR8F0TSfpYpMXiMmMSNYoRx7FvG5uGMG6v0M9hkukPFE66DMDh6VXWlWQddzwt4CcSAGI7SxnNwSDLATKCeJeIDJZ-WF3DC-sI_IDNN3LfpJ4lOjHQTbQhXB1/s400/Stark+Snowflake.JPG" /></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><span class="apple-style-span">A snowflake adorns a chilly blue rug and silky fabric<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><span class="apple-style-span"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJS0ohWn2Yc3cKXerlyH50rVw9wDETv9xuFxza_Ejidvj5zXU335SjhyphenhyphenS6CHekfRrk6pCyZ4pnH6dz7CwvlvmmpgEp6bsJApsicAfw-89aJ_pwW4DBdwAoJyMxqoz4GKW-cW78u_TcHE-f/s400/Studio+534+Glitter.JPG" /></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span class="apple-style-span"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><span class="apple-style-span">The holidays glitter at <a href="http://s5boston.com/">Studio 534</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><span class="apple-style-span"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCo4WtrSKSrSp9eZO5X9YFNQCuAfGcvAiTevp0t6Y-JJGL4SDLCXNGASZ1GGBco2OCFivR2QOcnn0xa4KLPV8NaWUs2kPAole7E_i5dzKgOKr54gNOOBSaA09lUMNhemQU8yxSzBG2rewm/s400/Studio+534+Pinecones.JPG" /></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span class="apple-style-span"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><span class="apple-style-span">Simple and elegant silvery pinecones<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><span class="apple-style-span"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9G2B7YTk3UnDBU6iKuY3WgK6sIGbkKe5Ynzf_Shnd8zKwWnojlhnfPKw11u7YYRKzySslogUxnLyRebNTPRiZxJpiQHp_xon5fL3Tx6YN0R_iFbaqzr_i4bD1HQ7J2n_eDN-94vOcCdJr/s400/Studio+534+Trees.JPG" /></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span class="apple-style-span"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><span class="apple-style-span">Christmas trees at home on a tree trunk cross-section table<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><span class="apple-style-span"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw_AbvrQgDv6JK2sBNIMYKkXL3JyMU4bOOm-1oaAeefPVtj8nqdsTKZEGO5l6IKakCQh4AIXbQEfGaD5ROtrppQpyJje_0WraM50Ugqo2dFntlOkwmoQSxdJrCs14D_a7-Elme9Jo6yTDf/s400/M-Geough+Centerpiece.JPG" /></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span class="apple-style-span"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.mgeough.com/">M-Geough</a> combines land and sea in this inviting centerpiece</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;">So, now, in spite of the 50 degree temperatures and rain that don't have me feeling Christmassy at all, I have a renewed sense of enthusiasm for delving into my own holiday decorating! I hope that you feel that way too!</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;"><o:p></o:p></p><p></p></div>Katherine Hawkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03122355938685301667noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2075593403925942116.post-45014621341859671092011-09-23T13:30:00.043-04:002011-09-28T10:52:20.460-04:00Falling For Autumn Style<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><u><br /></u></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFO28LvDnjB025ZHr0MQuDjzL3wUGmrqByu5Vyd6uxg6eFwqusCXdjPdi1NnTHkZiwB8-JwKqB-8qyY6o38ltCr4Lti6dmUaPboV-yd7xJSrEiq4Rml691BLrU9uKzLy0jayoLHu7tFH9I/s1600/1+Autumn+Entry.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 343px; height: 343px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFO28LvDnjB025ZHr0MQuDjzL3wUGmrqByu5Vyd6uxg6eFwqusCXdjPdi1NnTHkZiwB8-JwKqB-8qyY6o38ltCr4Lti6dmUaPboV-yd7xJSrEiq4Rml691BLrU9uKzLy0jayoLHu7tFH9I/s400/1+Autumn+Entry.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656765435371041938" /></a><div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "><a href="http://www.frontgate.com/">Frontgate</a> image</span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; "><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span">Summer is officially behind us… we have enjoyed our long, hot days, weekends at the beach, barbecues and baseball games (okay, they aren't over just yet!).</span><span> </span><span class="Apple-style-span">Now it is time to embrace the cooler temperatures, crisp air, pull on a cozy hand-knit sweater, take a brisk walk through the woods, and come home to curl up fireside to enjoy a cup of hot apple cider or chili with friends and family. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Everyone naturally gravitates to a particular season's style, whether they realize it or not. You probably have the "autumn design gene" if you revel in the nature-inspired colors, leafy patterns and layered textures found outside you windows during the Fall. And in your home you might notice that it features some of these elements...</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify; "><span class="Apple-style-span">Whether it is casual or formal, your home is no doubt a welcoming and comfortable gathering place…</span></p></span></div><div><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="font-size: medium; text-align: center; "><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif""><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif""><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbxJvgO0sJwbHWKTv-c-JsKwzYrs140WO5R7rNZoBnNvHnIU2xhA_NFIOkkVp8QM3ouOksMU151C3WSt8kh56zzQa2c4pVUcQjEHce6qVPrhLV1dyWKwbhQrjCD0h81cjTbG_A-q3n2Eiw/s320/2+Autumn+Dine+Next+to+the+Fire.jpg" /></span></span></span></p><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; "> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><a href="http://www.housebeautiful.com/">House Beautiful</a> image</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="font-size: medium; "><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; "><span class="Apple-style-span">You are drawn to the<b> </b>earthy, natural, & warm hues of Autumn’s harvest palette…<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;font-size: medium; "><b><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheBKmtPVJSY3feqpZrao7_17KswWFEOtfCExPrP8ex31PZxex3vcB1UmZUh3l1J8dvGl-3KNIK5nMD4da_BefpjmX4fxDpYoNm-gHMl2BS-E4rWHv8K9AsheFrpXM22cAPGVWlc0fss2R3/s320/3+Autumn+Color+Palette.jpg" /></b></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><a href="http://www.housebeautiful.com/">House Beautiful</a> image</span><span class="Apple-style-span"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="font-size: medium; "><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; "><span class="Apple-style-span">You love to bask in the mellow glow of light filtered through stained glass…<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;font-size: medium; "><b><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdUFZXuBlMTNZgl46VDvJmiWN6lGNoc6_PDN4wqGXQ-2XN7Ix_59eZuYqZ5wVKDshyphenhyphenLmQUtBqkOBvMQliEVHqsy7ObUzc02iWMMnpMhmMLCrWK5F2ngYjWaw61TbCQJz1H5Xuikz-7vrVw/s320/4+Greenbriar+Oak+Pendant.jpg" /></b></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><a href="http://www.meyda.com/">Meyda Tiffany</a> image</span><span class="Apple-style-span"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span class="Apple-style-span">You are drawn to fabrics in leafy and floral patterns, and to rich, inviting textures…</span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;font-size: medium; "><b><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifBWcQi1q4oVekIVxU73Kbnmy4tHDakjYRLrqlyXek6STLa61fdlhz4kEYnTveFSoPNgF8sfJ6OKqnvToIX4RKyEXRkImLGERhZofnXMEIfCQ_9WmpkEDxG3YsLILNr8JZSmGiRg_U075W/s320/5+Living+Room+Fabrics.jpg" /></b></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><a href="http://www.countryliving.com/">Country Living</a> image</span><span class="Apple-style-span"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="font-size: medium; "><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify; "><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; "><span class="Apple-style-span">Your walls are decorated with landscape paintings, botanical prints, or other creative and colorful interpretations of natural elements, such as in a crazy quilt…<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;font-size: medium; "><b><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWGEVCuQfbWfPdATIdHXnZ__Vk9WWzPUGqCh1r2kLeEah0lJz6XtGeC9AamPhHh5Vymlb_6fAfE1VIeHc6mqGe6RCCzMhdUnHVy4MHm3CabUZIbDJox_9-bZ7_7pfzhGwmj1RDFOoYotB0/s320/6+Crazy+Quilt.jpg" /></b></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><a href="http://www.art.com/">Art.com</a> image</span><span class="Apple-style-span"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; "><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify; "><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; "><span class="Apple-style-span">Your furniture is most likely not a matching set but rather a collection of pieces with beautiful and varying wood grains, painted finishes or rustic designs…<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;font-size: medium; "><b><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0qL0G_HrVeXSzdiEdWJJtPFWx3NplLIfwQKhTIG7y8jtHcBx0fPmPz1K69Dvh293p5aoIiVnpkCCGr65-4GECEBiy7p4_LDOKjyNQjbn8fAeLkjA_76iwSa5P-cA_Y8FO-4529ygCCN4R/s320/7+Adirondack+Furniture+dining+room.jpg" /></b></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><a href="http://www.adirondackrusticfurnishings.com/">Adirondack Rustic Furnishings</a> image</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="font-size: medium; "><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify; "><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; "><span class="Apple-style-span">Although you love an outdoor view as your room's focal point, when a space calls for window treatments, you choose wood blinds or bamboo shades finished with draperies in leafy or floral fabrics…<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;font-size: medium; "><b><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk6WoV9qTrAcsgEV0eCkCVasLCJe-fTPuzjXwz6vBWUk6aRCYIZLhT22Kzxrquh0iqgI5BbLibHJMxQSyNvW6FBb6kTGBg4WqfdORjGWr1Mg8_4vjquM8ROnnJAlcEFgVpD1uHlyfNZAhX/s320/8+Wood+Blinds+and+Parisian+Pleat+Drapery.jpg" /></b></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><a href="http://www.smithandnoble.com/">Smith + Noble</a> image </span><span class="Apple-style-span"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="font-size: medium; "><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Georgia, serif; "> </span> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: medium; "><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify; "><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; "><span class="Apple-style-span">Of course, wood is the perfect flooring option for you, but with the addition of warm, nubby area rugs to sink your toes into…<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;font-size: medium; "><b><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj56EP11_V1TBS9SAd9DUYGnVTyphQYqmuvmOb5l_R2YNLx6f6Gt0WMFuRlxei58L_lSvlt4c-WwI_rq2X8309_SfNR0Asr2kC4n18MUS2fA2-y3N5jGPMpNtoho7R8pHDuSg_aQ0pHEJU6/s320/10+Autumn+Floor.jpg" /></b></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; "><a href="http://www.housebeautiful.com/">House Beautiful</a> image</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify; "><span class="Apple-style-span">Not one to be a minimalist, you love to collect and display objects and books that have special meaning to you...</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;font-size: medium; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9KUwTXEuSEgHdCf7cztrbEaQo6x3Q0XP9GFll87NSYDCkJWtqITkFQrcm2NSd7a9rPnjl5oUEEc4V7UVZRiZEj10IFJ3PQUue0H9PJ80uW1ouK77RPbcyluflUPEWeJixW__LLjXKLxlC/s320/Tuscan+Bookcases.jpg" /></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><a href="http://www.ballarddesigns.com/">Ballard Designs</a> image</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span class="Apple-style-span">You love to layer your dinnerware, which is probably in creamy, warm, golden and clay tones…</span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;font-size: medium; "><b><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_rdvmSL73FkyKmVDjFYfMPCdJ36dNSkybjfAGxz6-QnYpavTXTh3jafT9RoQBtjFFigfXO240T4cyPi3fMV29PDUS9px7m6uWQ9MJE5ipe7gQ7kUO6K10zCHXH0Ar5uwoY2FnEkuQaDc0/s320/11+Kalamkari+Appetizer+Plates.jpg" /></b></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; "><a href="http://www.potterybarn.com/">Pottery Barn</a> image</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span class="Apple-style-span">Your kitchen is<span> </span>truly of “green” design, and is the heart of your home…</span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;font-size: medium; "><b><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC-oNLAs8SouYfLI0QWkaZHvTHz66zYCPh10ORp_XplpV4oBbYH4ozQdUibuijBFaNsIM7dDeocZHaWmScldbItDUC5NU0QYoyIiOrXAvcO5L9jMFaf1kZAozy7kuhV_psOoJDCzzBZgUq/s320/12+Grey+Green+Kitchen.jpg" /></b></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><a href="http://www.housebeautiful.com/">House Beautiful</a> image</span><span class="Apple-style-span"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="font-size: medium; "><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify; "><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; "><span class="Apple-style-span">If you look around your rooms and notice any similarities to what you have seen here… you just might be a natural “Autumn!”<o:p></o:p></span></span></p></span><p style="font-size: medium; "></p></div></div>Katherine Hawkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03122355938685301667noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2075593403925942116.post-38613802082792753932011-07-27T16:34:00.039-04:002011-09-28T10:52:54.397-04:00Serene Summer Surroundings<div style="text-align: justify;">I was recently asked by fellow design colleague & blogger <a href="http://designvignettes.blogspot.com/2011/07/inspired-by-coast.html">Yvonne Blacker</a> to contribute to the summer issue of the digital magazine <a href="http://www.newenglandfinery.com/">New England Finery</a>.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>The on-line publication was co-founded by Yvonne with <a href="http://www.finelivingmuse.blogspot.com/">Linda Smith</a>, owner of <a href="http://www.newenglandfineliving.com/">New England Fine Living</a> design studio and shop in Middleton, Massachusetts.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>It is always beautifully executed and highlights everything relating to the world of design… including home interiors, gardens, collectibles, fashion, photography, events, etc... approached with a decidedly New England, especially “North Shore” sensibility.</div><div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS0eonxwVn1u8_Mrm6P0rkOaVFfZ7KalqxtQoCaNEvLi9ffBi1SW5c133d3ewx-luuLKcWhIdlZaE1GT-fP74VKn6qhl2n3OgNINYb9ZDrw1Ics2XFFTkwxYf25zwH3BAcvxPxdjK6Uux1/s320/New+England+Finery+Cover.jpg" /></div><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><a href="http://www.newenglandfinery.com/">New England Finery Magazine</a></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;"></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif"">Yvonne had seen a feature in the May issue of <a href="http://www.housebeautiful.com/">House Beautiful</a> in which designer <a href="http://www.jam-design.com/">Jeffrey Alan Marks</a>, star of Bravo’s “<a href="http://www.bravotv.com/million-dollar-decorators">Million Dollar Decorators</a>,” sketched an “Instant Room,” in this case a boathouse, and showed the fabrics and pieces that he would put into it.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Yvonne asked if I would take a similar approach for New England Finery.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Of course, with Summer on its way at the time, combined with my never ending love of beachcombing along the shore, I arrived at a concept immediately… I would create a leisurely living space with a </span>coastal feel and a serene sea glass palette.</p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif"">You are invited to visit <a href="http://www.newenglandfinery.com/">New England Finery Magazine</a> to take in not only my article, but also all of the other wonderful features created by Yvonne, Linda and many other passionate and talented contributors.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span">In the meantime, without leaving Design 4 Seasons, I give you...</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span">"Sea Glass Serenity"</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif""></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif"">The search for sea glass is a tranquil endeavor.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>While a beachcomber enjoys a relaxing walk along the beach they also feel sense of anticipation about what luminescent treasures will be discovered along their journey.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Living with a sea glass inspired interior offers a similar feeling… a combination of tranquility and delight.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif"">Sea glass at the water’s edge can actually be found in almost every hue, depending on the pieces’ origins… a medicine bottle from the 1800’s, a Coca Cola bottle from the 1960’s, and so on.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>But the hues most often affiliated with sea glass are beautiful, watery blues and greens.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>The beauty of sea glass lies not only in its color, but also in its softness… the glass shards that were originally shiny and bright become weathered by exposure to salty water and the tumbling of the seas which leave them gently frosted.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif""><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXg5xS8bQ8LADPv3JqXf3WBMNHuPWHogDkBCEzaULlcDs39AR0iC-bTHTTZdLWmlv3eGcNUz-N3JELUi2XfhI75E7t1gjInGXD0TJf9k1XkScVvRE_TcwYtf4vDOrnqjrmh39aTlo2MZfg/s320/Sea+Glass+Closeup.JPG" /></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif"">Katherine Hawkins image</span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif"">The blue and green color palette combined with the soft textures, and of course, the allure of the sea, come together to create an irresistible, spa-like interior space. <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7e4h3UMJzqj0Evz7zay94rgu8F1qoHs0xpxUC29aFwNBBRiGymGs6xq_pGRkNdYS-hI1bFqpR2UOhvBkSq6OYUQYEuScPKB0QvHR_HP8NmJg_b33Z-yfY35yHM9de196qXRGZiHH9Rxuq/s400/Sea+Glass+Serenity+Sketch.jpg" /></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif""></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif"">I have created a relaxing, fantasy living space with a lovely ocean view inspired by the beauty of sea glass.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>The sectional is upholstered in a comfortable, sandy color fabric that invites you take in the seaside vista, or to curl up under the chunky cable throw and cuddle up to the seahorse and shell pillow to maybe take a nap!<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif""><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF-uDrRH46amLiuMHRqyGKLXhcI7vfXxSZZLG8c0xlgGaARZba-xA5r0Le1L1TZTi0a9CodS1BsNMW5UcUCGKzYuOciYdWWZp7wnra-DXLc7sbTs6N3qNbAShrPp87LaaqqOfvMQvQmp1u/s320/Blake+Sectional.jpg" /></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif""><a href="http://www.westelm.com/">West Elm</a> image</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif""><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7sCbmqxH-Q2GQscS3p8KZNF_KG4Wr1lzI45KE6Jy8SQU-TEmBOus3yc63IR1Bhyy8aMg4c4DW0m8fRGzeuhF0T1JcpCjyFMU7MZ5wDqqno-GyqF4iDJYeLM0pMzRgIxo60Se3Orba7L3O/s320/Chunky+Handknit+Throw.jpg" /></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif""><a href="http://www.potterybarn.com/">Pottery Barn</a> Image</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif""><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0WHAAwgbCR36rIePP0tZ-WYIw58dStJFuZi-o2Nku06aZ-0HjI-ezjvWoRoSbG334HXuSYP1fFnC21R78y9gU-LzIPg2kw3MPM-kEjjzFCYqKfiTaGAIApywkmLjMHqwCIkv44LmvTrud/s320/Seahorse+Embroidered+Pillow.jpg" /></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif""><a href="http://www.potterybarn.com/">Pottery Barn</a> image</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif""><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"></span>Next to the chaise is a unique textured raffia side table featuring a nail head design that reminds me of kelp or seaweed (I later found one that even has storage... all the better!)<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>In the corner is a skirted table covered in a cloth with a spa green top with a wide natural linen border, which complements the natural theme.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>The cocktail table with its wave design feels right at home near the beach, and since it is made of reclaimed wood, captures the feel of driftwood.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif""><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmgKhKzK22LaloFk7DMBA12feTZddRSyLx6c2n4Oly0lLYmMn3qeAD1fdHbCmIlGQVOd7zdT029_DGryg2srjxNxqKrphrNsXXWNs6zSIxx0XB2Fa6QD4EYnQFt34UnBrCBosIXPQ8py8t/s320/Raffia+and+Nickel+Storage+Cube+Table.jpg" /></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif""><a href="http://www.housebeautiful.com/">House Beautiful</a> image</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif""><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ14bZhyphenhyphenNZsAViJ5Nclt14VZ6Kjunh6NfJ58G2GxYl76m9a50_8z8Xt7SKoV_GgADimneVOkb0kWodCSES56nWoNuzPNOEYn9IfcfwTYKy0ETM5Kd02fdbwdmieafraPH8L4RzmJ3oxRi6/s320/Spa+Linen+Tablecloth+w+Border.jpg" /></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif""><a href="http://www.ballarddesigns.com/">Ballard Designs</a> image</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif""><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnMTP2nWQ85BQV9p6Qzez0aQ5CrW0dVrsdGLGhux1efyOTRiMafOeNKStcZWHkVF2alKXtZ8pxjDmt9Y0oen3IudzM81g0cbLyag6DUUi9bpbg35sm8PXgwn28ScT7dujhlrZUrlZGD6ju/s320/Piedmont+Cocktail+Table.jpg" /></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif""><a href="ttp://www.cottageandbungalow.com/">Cottage and Bungalow</a> image</span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing">Another feature in the space that is ‘green’ is the area rug, which is woven of recycled denim and jute, making it comfortable under foot as well as beautiful. <span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif"">No space with a sea glass theme would be complete without glass!<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>The collection of bottles on the skirted table has been tumbled to resemble real specimens rescued from the sea, and the shiny floats on the cocktail would have originally assisted fishermen with their daily catch.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Glass glows and shines anywhere there is light, so being by the large window is one step toward making the glass accessories stand out.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left; "><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1de_vIhhPQfqw4-RbDXEKzp6_z7QMRWJMgEbdJ534u4s-UBiXuhISxTK9NUOPGrdCS-YLy4FCQ_J2X1tL6Pawth5FP-zXmMAqM0p4vX_KMWCJBchWbexXsdIM9Rhnx4YYCHDB9EBDG_c-/s320/Denim+Jute+Rug.jpg" /></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: left; "><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; "><a href="http://www.westelm.com/">West Elm</a> image</span></p><p></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif""><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZUatw5IUQEiCfFcRWO7weDcV6yf3FLdl6__NKjniYigy9OaXE26mv7gqxZjiPQUegSh3W5xXBWKxvHLZvgAyjao91IRDPD6ssWlBKzapCH1oLygzXoX-5j2Ldo9iCJDzrA5RVPcOqjCIr/s320/Sea+Glass+Bottles.jpg" /></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif""><a href="http://www.potterybarn.com/">Pottery Barn</a> image</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: right;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJW0R3B5pWvBsdDxUiLFoBb2MSShyphenhyphenhai7SGPvus9pAL5KqHKa9VKAFc4Tlyi4QytXyCKciEpsIHurK0ea29mI4BNQUAQwgiLnqI39pvXtzPAPETvLrpF8rv10hT2eKMQXuX-MEMI38q45i/s320/Glass+Floats.JPG" /></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: right;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Katherine Hawkins image</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif"">The lighting fixtures take the look to the next level.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>The lamp on the raffia side table is ceramic with a glazed wave pattern and seahorse handles.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>The gorgeous chandelier in the corner has a soft bluish-green shade and abalone shells gently cascading from it… an eye-catcher itself, it also puts a spotlight on the bottle collection.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>One more element necessary to create a glimmering room is the inclusion of a mirror.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>The mirror here is framed in a luminescent metallic turquoise that is stunning on its own, but is a perfect complement to the lighting and glass.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif""><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguyN6UcFus2IgT_fmXOLkKqKU7cJNT-F5B1IitNpAlfkGrY2rEB506laFEA6tIBC7mIs6dlCODVs3t9_Wc1RvKI6LKBGv0PmFTxF_xCu_Tz8B5F9qtpjiZktWBNIxMD_9k90E5HiKg6Jg6/s320/Sea+Horse+Lamp.jpg" /></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif""><a href="http://lightinguniverse.com/">Lighting Universe</a> image</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqkqqIEk6GnUl37EIiBn9Y2BVPqW2xLneX9cvmDciU18nWnjToX7iwWdbTT3fAelfh7vnEjGTVzROZR4TpHJqgRYQK7LkDrfYUrwhIjUuU-pqDyQ_ZEOV3SoZHlsPz_k43HHa1KKiyJD36/s320/Abalone+Waterfall+Chandelier+-+Copy.jpg" /></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><a href="ttp://www.cottageandbungalow.com/">Cottage and Bungalow</a> image</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: right;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSr2t-3xyuh1YA0ERFvD4aAXMkMe_hm9Cndd0r-JPkaGCJeqQA7Q4p41VAVWkxPrJDOyV-wj0ABIcmdvLYGAZ9iIzDncAHapqaijw0PR0-941FlK-ksIjAyn0SSMpVKWWM-sXCb9VJuMrn/s320/Ogden+Mirror.jpg" /></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: right;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><a href="http://www.ballarddesigns.com/">Ballard Designs</a> image</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;">Whether you create an entire room with a coastal theme, or simply embrace the color palette or elements of sea glass, you’ll feel as tranquil as when you return from a walk at the beach!</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif""><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvZIYVB6ixlR9v2yClyuxls928imbBBRNZWjtw44hplhkwDYDw5JQrxsGVmAiOimLX5QGpuXGhhxy-DWfS0S19E2tPrEaljPGjYpCI1mtuLZ5UOdzsKp_gKioOtGumFdN_usn1IvgzD74W/s320/Beach+Combing.JPG" /></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif"">Katherine Hawkins image</span></p><p></p></div></div>Katherine Hawkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03122355938685301667noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2075593403925942116.post-58733782756363089672011-06-21T20:32:00.043-04:002011-09-28T10:39:02.667-04:00Spring Cleaning<div style="text-align: justify;">Well, just in time for the first official day of Summer, I have finally done my Spring cleaning!<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; "> </span>No, I am not talking about washing my windows, or taking fleece blankets off my bed… what I am referring to is sharing with you some of the wonderful things that I took part in within the design world this spring! </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">This is basically four blog posts in one... so you might want to grab an iced coffee and a cookie to enjoy while following me through Spring! (Fyi... images are mine unless otherwise noted.)</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span><br /></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif""><b>“Charlotte Moss Decorates”</b></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif"">On Tuesday, May 3<sup>rd</sup>, infamous interior designer <a href="http://charlottemoss.com/">Charlotte Moss</a> brought her exhilarating and luxurious sense of style to the <a href="http://www.bostondesign.com/">Boston Design Center</a>.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Through her seminar “The Art of Creating Elegant & Inspired Rooms: Where Do You Begin?” she offered insight behind where she summons up her inimitable panache.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Charlotte is a very well-traveled, well-read designer with a spirited appreciation for her southern heritage, and of the women who preceded her in the design profession.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>As she spoke about how she begins each design project and where she finds her inspiration, I discovered that although her decorating style is unique to her, she and I speak a similar language in our approaches.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif"">I was delighted when she said that “you have to see the magic in places and things.”<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>She described heading out to explore on her own during visits to places near and far, cities, towns, grand houses and gardens.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>She spends hours photographing details that affect her… often singling out particular elements, such as doors, to compare and contrast.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>She actually documents much of what she sees through photography, and the pictures frequently become her design muse.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>She combines photos, color swatches and other materials to create collages, and even makes books of collages, which are actually gorgeous works of art in their own right… and indeed tell a design story.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Charlotte also takes photographs to record what works, what combines well, and so forth.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Examples that she gave included photographing table settings as a reminder of the mismatched layers of china pieces, linens, etc., to make them easier to recreate should appropriate events arise, and the fact that she takes a picture of every floral arrangement she creates.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>These revelations reminded me so much of what I am inclined to do, but always wondered if I was alone.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>As it turns out, I am in very good company!</span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif"">So, although I would describe Charlotte’s photographic records, collages and projects as being a bit more sophisticated than mine, I definitely felt a kind of kinship with someone who sees the value in soaking up her surroundings much in the same way that I do.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>So much so, that I couldn’t resist acquiring a copy of her latest book “<a href="http://charlottemoss.com/charlotte-moss-decorates/">Charlotte Moss Decorates: The Art of Creating Elegant & Inspired Rooms</a>” at the reception held in the Ralph Lauren showroom, for my design library!<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrq0MmRqbgSlNoGh3TwxzgOCPPoE4tBvP5o4WQ2gCXi7Fwx7pzvrh8_nu450v_8rKZJlYj2kCvXfsi0Vz1YRA49_J42BXvHX1mMwnTjOCK-DdTWbwziG1oiVr-D0pNmRpZgdvk2oCtxSl0/s320/Charlotte-Moss-Decorates_13.jpg" /></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLsQAvTAsMjZkJhtTivSQWktLw5Oo6VNRDbwmgOV2sKk9G5pnivWTG-7GP3eCLCE566YLcQqwcdnPqeFpB9b8dPTiMZZ8GSXkV0NLCZrUmSuoIhu9vXPdWtD-s-mEipS6AlWADn_Dk34ih/s320/Charlotte+Moss.JPG" /></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Charlotte at her book signing</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWsT_wRNbvgZ0ds9GePx-9xyezvCUQiDMbRNP52ejH5UeGSiq5CVKE250u9bNQS6kOBmtOaykK6I8vTpwUbg87xzCdqGYd4haSXYODntoCvTCQo5rHEShpDoqJ1AQv6WoZz9A_A_1P2qLn/s320/Charlotte+Moss+and+Me.JPG" /></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Charlotte & me</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b><br /></b></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b>“Not Just Surviving, Thriving”</b></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify">May 12<sup>th</sup> brought me back to the Design Center for a very special event in the “<a href="http://www.asid.org/">ASID</a> Distinguished Speaker Series.”<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>The workshop, entitled “Not Just Surviving, Thriving,” was held in the Janus et Cie showroom and was presented by ASID president Michael Thomas, FASID.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>One of the fun surprises for me was learning that Michael has just recently relocated from Florida, where he had a business for many years, to Arizona where he has re-envisioned his firm, the <a href="http://web.me.com/designcg/www.designcollectivegroup.com/Welcome.html">Design Collective Group</a>, with an emphasis on aging in place, and a to-the-trade design showroom in Scottsdale.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>I really enjoyed my conversation with him about our mutual love of the desert Southwest, where I had also lived for 14 years prior to moving to New England.</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify">Michael related the challenges that he and his firm have faced throughout the recent economic downturn as an example of why we need to be proactive in our approach to moving ourselves forward.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>He invited the group to share our concerns as well, and there were many varied issues brought up.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>His thoughtful comments and the discussions among the group got everyone thinking about ways to reenergize and in some cases reinvent their approach to the business of interior design.</p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif"">Some of Michaels’ suggested survival skills were conceptual, such as becoming more knowledgeable about important directions like green design and aging in place.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Other recommendations revolved around learning particular skills, improving technological knowledge and even the joys and benefits of blogging!<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif"">After the seminar, Michael was joined by current President of <a href="http://www.asidne.org/">ASID New England</a> Barbara Bradlee, Past President ASIDNE Lynda Onthank, and Christine Oliver, President of MIDC, for an open discussion of the state of the organization, on both a national and regional level, in relation to the industry in general.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>I think that everyone in attendance felt a sense of lightness in their step as they headed out to revisit their business approach… I know that I experienced a feeling of empowerment and optimism.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7BOIPlJDq3YoFt3KKe_XM0_MCL_lOhA9Me1BzHB8z3gM_Go9dPIWG6In7dISMUsvqNJSEz7Lp63vUIGmqzojWeFGfLzh7eHFfS9r0AoWQeHl2Vuln-_Utlg071bX02i5Tx_3Uq4L612Wz/s320/Michael+Thomas+and+ASID.JPG" /></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Michael Thomas, Lynda Onthank, Barbara Bradlee & Christine Oliver</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicK9UKUoHFJGXoLjK_6TWN1RhCyoBmfkwVFQwuvxlaCg-iGvzUnVzpxWjFT_Ubf8xsn-dWyxGrzznSHlISObGOdafXltPo2BJ5_Jx_vg3BTkSmcmEVjG3ciXE3OK-FnCmIjaDTeqOQf4dN/s320/Michael+Thomas+and+Me.JPG" /></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif"">Michael & me</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif""><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjldyYEyJZu29kAi9AAEEU-x77dJxd_8EsL0eZN1si9IPvdBzCR4WLqtK70EibDMpAp7eee6ZR_B_GQ60v2AV8AuIPCRH-Fbz9OIWczaDqBkMoreXoU0vEPoSYhMGF-xj7wVOVFqXrxio1p/s320/lawlorthomas_cover.jpg" /></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif"">Michael's book, coauthored with Drue Lawlor, FASID</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif""><a href="http://www.asid.org/designknowledge/publications/center/2008/resdesignforaging.htm">ASID image</a></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif""><b><br /></b></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif""><b>“North Shore Design Show – Favorite Spaces”</b><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify">A favorite annual fund-raising event at the <a href="http://www.wenhammuseum.org/">Wenham Museum</a>, the North Shore Design Show brings together many talented interior designers who create spaces that celebrate life on the North Shore.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>With only an approximately 8’ by 8’ area to work with, each of the thirteen designers transformed their little space into a creative vignette inspired by North Shore life past and present.</p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><span>I visited the show on May 15<sup style="font-family: Georgia, serif; ">th</sup>, a rainy Sunday (there were a lot of those come to think of it!), but when I stepped inside the rain and gray skies were replaced by beautiful and creative spaces, including a gorgeous dining space featuring a chic Art Deco bar cart by <a href="http://www.wilsonkelseydesign.com/" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; ">Wilson Kelsey</a>, an ultra elegant dining room by <a href="http://lwcinteriors.com/">Honey Collins</a>, peaceful Garden of the Five Senses by <a href="http://www.northeastnursery.com/" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; ">Northeast Nursery</a>, and a charming Farmhouse Chic dining space by <a href="http://yvonneblacker.com/" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; ">Yvonne Blacker</a>.<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; "> </span>As a designer myself, I always find myself inspired by other designers’ interpretations of spaces, and can’t help wonder to myself… what would I have done?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><span><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2qQSo8yBFbH7_OWVj9Otx2Ui1yP51HZoQw_t839OsFJ8CB6LcPBSNjPjXOTyTuq2JPbgSHKmgZG9Pjn58l28glxcJj06DgNWBgZYhF2lVUNklvH1n8MM6_MviMiMUEWmDlJPZRC-FFxMi/s320/Wenham+Museum.gif" /></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><span><a href="http://www.wenhammuseum.org/">Wenham Museum</a> image</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif""><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuRyYGRp3i02qKpg0CQIVtHyS5x_LIJ7PwD46iwJAPIm0MIS4VqBAyWqhfibDuR2YZJ2ZmjhNrNsJpsIxr1VPLZdtdNjUO8jLL1We4e_O7p1OQGk4JwPEbZ3AhZ-ncgukW_dHXv4z8nqzf/s320/Wilson+Kelsey.jpg" /></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><span>Chic dining by Wilson Kelsey; <a href="http://blog.wilsonkelseydesign.com/2011/05/design-show-opening/" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; ">Wilson Kelsey</a> image</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_46XWH8T5vHXXq2TOo5iyq54Dr5FgZSrTizQjuoKmpcp1cjD4iIq580_uh2EdUnC6WbBydd4pfhFQiOu64xwc_DkyL9JZ6H1xtzIixaL4BMboq1RQjrez8H3bwUpV6PHXsh7kqC9Deggi/s320/NSDS+Honey+Collins.JPG" /></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Elegant dining by <a href="http://lwcinteriors.com/">Honey Collins</a></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif""><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCZpX4fKOdKzxUxN1qbSVypK91seDJ_4r9k3JtwJZqw3VYhohd-7JAwRG1ukfRlaFrbmZBlTmWm0OAOp3MmZUMbxWr5taWNjcedS7-9R3RIP7IcbM9NgFUCIs9dl8Yl59MplbwCmWgWOCm/s320/North+Shore+Design+Show.JPG" /></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Farmhouse Chic dining by <a href="http://yvonneblacker.com/">Yvonne Blacker</a> </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span">& Garden of the Five Senses by <a href="http://www.northeastnursery.com/">Northeast Nursery</a></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif""><b><br /></b></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif""><b>“Kips Bay Decorator Show House”</b></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif"">Another major fund-raising event is the most illustrious designer show house in the country… the infamous <a href="http://www.kipsbaydecoratorshowhouse.org/">Kips Bay Decorator Show House</a> in New York City.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>I first had the chance to visit a Kips Bay house in 1998 when I made a trip from Arizona to New York with a group of fellow interior designers (yes, the “Twin Towers” were still there and we dined even on top at “Windows On The World”).<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>We were thrilled to see the top notch work of such notable, leading edge designers as Clodagh, T. Keller Donovan, Bunny Williams, and Matthew Patrick Smyth.</span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><span>This year, my husband and I celebrated our anniversary in New York City, and lucky for me, it was the last week that the 39<sup style="font-family: Georgia, serif; ">th</sup> annual Show House was open for tours!<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; "> </span>We spent a leisurely Saturday afternoon… May 21st (the only day the entire time that we were in NYC that it didn’t rain!) wandering from space to space & enjoying the varied and beautiful spaces. <span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; "> </span><a href="http://www.matthewsmyth.com/">Matthew Patrick Smyth</a> was back with a formal yet serene dining room.<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; "> </span>My favorite spaces included <a href="http://kembleinteriors.com/">Celerie Kemble</a>’s “Ladies Lounge" with it's fun, fuchsia double settee, <a href="http://www.barbaraostromassociates.com/">Barbara Ostrom</a>’s lush French inspired guest room, <a href="http://www.campionplatt.com/">Campion Platt’s</a> "Ode To Jock" Whitney men’s club room, and on the fourth floor, the ultra-hip Stereo Lounge by Brad Ford and terraces with restful lounginf pots and landscaping by <a href="http://www.robertstilin.com/">Robert Stilin</a> and <a href="http://www.gunnlandscapes.com/">Gunn Landscape Architecture</a>.<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; "> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif""><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj__8aMJTPHqKCrcDbQwhIizQNtMymce_xr5Tisl6crWvO0RrHqHHx2jqkuNKY8zCIlkC-nySOJyHazQvMrJau9ZjVqA40k0xwYLMqBiwXhk_Ee_3RzN9sA5yqpvwxCtrk0nT8ElFIlzK6t/s320/Kips+Bay.JPG" /></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif"">Kips Bay Decorator Show House</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif""><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp1ZDrrzoXKy83sicTZajCB_sIY46KRJNAqOKXtLmlKGxCGCfBj8fWaZ9Wtbbz8jxPW-IT9hFp9afbyUonNDjyX1ttDDcbJbqyPFy8UfmyDafaScEc_JZL40f10WPhbKM8XKIxwMG-GMmp/s320/Kips+Bay+and+Me.JPG" /></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif"">I can't wait to go in!</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif""><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv3KkFiSwejY7CG_UUJJmKf3kNYFW1BCD7nVc48T7i-EcMfQME9MUT3uk9lrLPzlWJmGwfJrgRzjKMMxFt60zS8QkjYj3QT79zlnWsLieO_IIC6elVS_s9m2yeoHi8o8-guKctKnpfXChY/s320/Kips+Bay+Smyth.jpg" /></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif"">Matthew Patrick Smyth's formal dining space; <a href="http://www.chameleon-interiors.blogspot.com/">Surroundings</a> image</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif""><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs-7f8jyhpOLmragqoPN8aCMPkqTs1G7Cen7ea_JOMCu86SGn9eMK9m9_6qmt90dkyJyP58ogSMiby96HDBPdj_CQokWb5AQ6JXcE0GS8AT5EUOv_HcLTZXRMLrjnpjXQaeJG3hfcTJ83Q/s320/Kips+Bay+Platt.jpg" /></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif"">Campion Platt's "Ode to Jock"; <a href="http://www.housebeautiful.com/">House Beautiful</a> image</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif""><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhydocL4r6v-rk1HZAiXPiDJT2tB9atKfoNMlfoT-rEkcTSibDoBz4Sm_mEGbq3XKMvmAPmKUMNJOron68o6aqPP2bETqQ5Q6-GHRC0D87-z11qCs8Ga03FtqdjaSeWHN_fqLu-BbAHsXWK/s320/Kips+Bay+Kemble.jpg" /></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif"">Celerie Kemble's ladies library; <a href="http://kembleinteriors.com/">Kemble Interiors</a> image</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif""><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNxGOjGgXr_lx4AOEoNX5zryDnh3srB2GYQF27eglY2PcrEWD06N1jqeNerGA-Bs231tSv8lxl-Ku_95AJhiDIyzbV5codaz_5ddPgkACoAw9ftbUh8rx2rouKoGWS6MyqG5QdJrPKGOgw/s320/Kips+Bay+Ostrom.jpg" /></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif"">Barbara Ostrom's French guest room; <a href="http://www.elledecor.com/image/tid/6344?page=10">Elle Decor</a> image</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif""><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpBZxRfgV_GpssGBVnbavqi-fZutk_f1i-hBPxKC2SrUyQp3DXA6LX_Zm6G2FpdqZgM47AVuPbW6JL7iH0jM5SFOsFCWnih1qeQ5n1OzutsaegGdFp3o8uBdT8-NIHISIRt1EX3Rq3OmU6/s320/Kips+Bay+Ford.jpg" /></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif"">Brad Ford's Stereo Lounge; <a href="http://www.elledecor.com/">Elle Decor</a> image</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif""><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9cCgzQDP1UyYULIbgjvAh6uVB4Au83X8xtbzPyNWuKs3USUDhMZSsCw1-pMuZWxWJphwwLxMHt-_wWpGb9BmqNJV_QuYVLxm_85emqwfYHmRvz4ZkP_Pco1sBdRkEC0DymGBvSwVKf9af/s320/Kips+Bay+Stillin-Gunn+Landscape.jpg" /></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif"">Robert Stillin & Gunn Landscape Architecture' back terrace; <a href="http://www.elledecor.com/">Elle Decor</a> image</span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><span><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><span>Considering there was so much fabulous design to take in this Spring, no wonder I am just getting around to cleaning up all of the mementos from my activities! </span>Wow, I am exhausted! Have you finished all of your Spring cleaning to make room for your own Summer adventures?</p></div>Katherine Hawkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03122355938685301667noreply@blogger.com3