Inspiration
Dekton Dreams Do Come True: An Interview with HGTV’s Anthony Carrino
Aug 20 2014 ·0During my fabulous trip for BlogTour Milan with Modenus, one of the exciting new products I learned about was Dekton by Cosentino. Dekton is “an ultra-compact surface with advanced technical properties”. Basically, Dekton is a revolutionary new product…with superpowers!
Best of Posh Palettes: My Top Five Tips for Decorating Your Deck for Summer Entertaining
Aug 18 2014 ·0This post was originally published last Summer, but I thought this was a perfect time to revisit! New A Poem & A Painting coming tomorrow…xo
The Summer season can be short here in New England, as such I make a point to do as much al fresco entertaining as possible. Whether a dinner party or dance soiree (or both!), I make the most of my 650 square foot ocean view deck. Of course any outdoor space can be transformed into an entertaining oasis ~ take it from me.
Culled from over 20 years of Interior Design experience and even longer as a party hostess, here are my Top Five Tips for Decorating Your Deck (or patio, or terrace…) for Posh Summer Entertaining!
A Perfect, Design-Filled Maine Vacation: Goose Rocks Beach
Aug 13 2014 ·0This year my family and I took a nostalgic vacation back to Goose Rocks Beach in Maine. Goose Rocks Beach consists of 3 miles of white sand and is considered part of Kennebunkport, although it is about 5 miles outside the center of town. There is an offshore barrier reef, visible at low tide, that helps protect the beach and beautiful sand.
We traveled to Goose Rocks for many years when my children were young. We rented a cottage on the beach ~ or a block or two away depending on the financial luck of a particular year. I always described this area as like stepping into an old time novel. There was one small 2 lane road where the cars went about 20 miles an hour tops. The General Store at the end of the road sells plump blueberry muffins alongside wine and blow up rafts and the New York Times. The only activities were walking the beach, swimming, blowing bubbles and going to the “moon fly” dance at night (Emily made that up for our walks). Most of the people on the beach were families with umbrellas, coolers and children. We spent many wonderful days on that beach…
My Best Closet Design Tips
Aug 07 2014 ·0If you’ve seen my Dressing Rooms Pinterest board or my Dream Closet blog post, then you know how much I adore a fabulous closet space. But really, who doesn’t?? Whether you have a luxurious walk-in closet or a compact closet with bi-fold doors, there are steps you can take to maximize storage, accessibility, and style.
Here are some of my Best Closet Design Tips….
Posh Parties: Designing A Bridal Shower
Jul 30 2014 ·0Tis the season to shower brides with love and best wishes. Yes, my head is filled with hearts and flowers and romance since my own daughter, Emily, has gotten engaged. This weekend was the icing the on the cake (hehehe) as Emily co-hosted the Bridal Shower of her dear friend Jessica at my home.
Here is a look of the event from the “behind the scenes” to the actual party, along with some of my tips for a memorable and meaningful gathering. Hopefully you will find some inspiration for your next event!
Chandeliers of Venice & Milan
May 08 2014 ·0If you know me or if you’ve been reading my blog for any length of time, you know I have a Chandelier fetish (oh, and also a shoe fetish, but that’s a different post!) I simply adore chandeliers of all shapes and sizes. In my own home, I have pendant fixtures in closets and hallways, a crystal chandelier over my dining table and a chandelier on my deck. Wait, doesn’t everyone?? In my humble opinion, everyone should!
Perhaps I love chandeliers because they are romantic, perhaps I love them because I delivered morning newspapers when I was young and I was afraid of the dark, or perhaps I love them simply because they are works of art and I am entranced by the way they sparkle and create patterns on the ceiling. While I was in Venice and Milan with BlogTour, I saw many wonderful chandeliers. Here are some beauties, old and new, that I want to share with you…
Boston Strong
Apr 21 2014 ·0Today we celebrate Patriot’s Day here in Massachusetts with the 118th running of the Boston Marathon. After the tragedy that took place at last year’s race, the eyes of the world are on Boston. With heightened security and more importantly, heightened resolve, over 36,000 participants will run this year’s race. It’s been an emotional week leading up to the race and I think everyone is ready to show that the city is indeed #BostonStrong!
Home from BlogTour Milan!
Apr 14 2014 ·0I feel as if my head and heart are still in Italy with my newest BFFs from BlogTour Milan! I am in sensory overload in the best possible way as I comb through my 1000+ photographs and relive and relish every moment of this incredible adventure. Here is a just a taste of what I’ll be sharing over the coming weeks…
2014 Intentions
Jan 14 2014 ·0“What the New Year brings to you will depend a great deal on what you bring to the New Year.”
~Vern McLellan
Each year when January rolls around, I set aside some time to reflect and set my intentions (a sweeter, gentler word for resolutions) for the New Year.
Usually I am excited for a fresh start, but this year I am finding the start of 2014 to be bittersweet. For example, last year at this time I was very excited about the beginning of 2013 for so many reasons ~ one of the biggest was
South Shore Living Magazine Holiday Feature: Designers Deck the Halls
Dec 05 2013 ·2I am flattered to be featured in the current (December 2013) issue of South Shore Living magazine.
Furn & Co
Nov 13 2013 ·0This past week I attended a seminar at Furn & Co. at the Boston Design Center. Before the presentation started, I took a self-guided tour around the showroom and fell “head over heels” with every nook, corner and display in the store. It is maaaahvelous!
Furn & Co is a multiline showroom featuring textiles, wallcoverings, furniture, lighting, and accessories from around the world. Most of the pieces can be customized just for you and the decorative pieces can be taken home immediately!
“Furn & Co is able to…bring artistic expression into a room that melds the mind with the art”. Come and take a peek…
Blogger 19 Visit Target House, Memphis
Aug 07 2013 ·1I have one final post to share with you from the Brizo sponsored Blogger 19 Reunion Trip to Memphis. In conjunction with our visit to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, we also toured The Target House. The Target House in Memphis works with St. Jude’s to offer housing for young patients and their families who are undergoing treatment for more than 3 months.
Pamela’s Top Five Tips for Decorating Your Deck for Summer Entertaining
Jul 10 2013 ·0The Summer season can be short here in New England, as such I make a point to do as much al fresco entertaining as possible. Whether a dinner party or dance soiree (or both!), I make the most of my 650 square foot ocean view deck. Of course any outdoor space can be transformed into an entertaining oasis ~ take it from me.
Culled from over 20 years of Interior Design experience and even longer as a party hostess, here are my Top Five Tips for Decorating Your Deck (or patio, or terrace…) for Posh Summer Entertaining!
Posh Pinterest Board of the Week: Summer Entertaining
Jun 10 2013 ·0I love Summer and I love hosting friends and family! Summer Entertaining is especially festive on my ocean view terrace ~ I can’t imagine a better backdrop. Along with my standbys, I’m always looking for new ideas for fun nibbles and imaginative presentation to wow my guests with. This week’s Posh Pinterest board features plenty of those ideas: my Summer Entertaining board.
Here are a few of my favorite pins…
Pamela’s Top 10 Interior Design Secrets
Jun 04 2013 ·3I have a special treat today, I’m sharing my Top 10 Interior Design Secrets! Culled over 25 years as an interior designer, I am excited to share my knowledge with you!
Without further adieu, here are my Top 10 Interior Design Secrets (in no particular order)…
View from the Empire State Building
May 21 2013 ·2While I had to cancel my trip to BlogFest in New York City this week, I did happen to fit in a quick, fun trip to NYC last week. For the first time in all of my visits, it was a clear, beautiful day when we ventured to the top of the Empire State Building. The views from the observation deck were stunning…
Pansies
Apr 24 2013 ·1Recently I visited a nursery while on the hunt for flowers to fill my terrace planters. As it seems I am every year, I was struck by the color and variety of the pansies. Pansies truly are the star of Early Spring and their beauty and perseverance seem appropriate for today as sunshine returns to our skies and people return to Boylston Street in Boston…
Spring Inspiration at Anthropologie
Apr 17 2013 ·0{Boston.com has put together an excellent list of ways you can help victims of Monday’s horrific events here in Boston}
Last week I was a guest speaker at Quincy College in a Design Program seminar. One of the questions that was asked was: “Where do you get your inspiration?”
The answer is simple: EVERYWHERE…
I don’t mean to sound coy, but if you learn how to see and use your senses to absorb your surroundings, it truly is…
Still Blushing…
Apr 12 2013 ·4I am still blushing from this wonderful post from my dear friend and very talented designer and photographer, Courtney Price!…