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A Peek Into The Process of a Large Interior Design Project: South Boston Urban Nest
Jan 12 2018 ·0Late last year I began working with clients on a large scale Interior Design project at their condo in South Boston. I thought it would be fun to give you a peek behind the process of how I design and scheme for a large scale project. My process is actually very similar for any size project, depending on the scope and number of spaces we are working with there are more “moving parts” to coordinate in a larger project.
In this post I will detail the initial phases of this large Interior Design project. My intention is to post periodically as the project progresses, giving you a “behind the scenes” look at how everything comes together.
A Few Favorites from the Heading Home To Dinner Tablescapes
Nov 15 2017 ·0It’s hard to believe it’s already been a month since the inaugural Heading Home to Dinner Event at the Boston Design Center. The fundraising goal for the first year of HH2D was $25,000. After a hugely successful three days of events, I am happy to report that $100,000 was raised for Heading Home, an organization dedicated to ending family homelessness in Greater Boston. I am so proud to have been part of this event and blown away by the generosity of the community! I can’t wait to see what year 2 will look like!
Heading Home To Dinner not only raised awareness and funds but also served to unify the Boston design community and give us a forum to meet and collaborate with other designers. What a wonderful opportunity and experience it was. All of the table designs and bar carts were incredible, representing hours of planning and set-up. While there are plenty of recaps of the entire event (my friend Linda Holt has a great one here), I wanted to highlight a few of my favorite tables from the event…
5 Reasons To Work With Pamela Copeman On Your Next Interior Design Project
Jun 01 2017 ·0Tackling an interior design project in your home can be daunting. Even with the smallest projects there are a myriad of details to keep track of and decisions to be made. If you haven’t worked with one before, you may not realize that there can be big advantages to collaborating with an Interior Designer. With that in mind, here are 5 advantages to working with an Interior Designer like ME!
The Envoy Hotel: A Boston Waterfront Luxury Hotel Experience
Oct 21 2016 ·0During the whirlwind that was the Boston Design Market and the opening of my art exhibit at the FDO Group showroom, I opted to simply things a bit and I booked myself a hotel room for two nights at the Envoy Hotel in the Seaport District of Boston. What a treat it was! Not only is this boutique property (part of the Autograph Collection by Marriott) luxurious and well-located, it is a treat for Interior Designers and design lovers alike. Come and take a peek with me…
A Poem & A Painting: Speckled Brown Hen
Oct 10 2016 ·0We had some much needed rain this weekend and it made for some wonderful time in my art studio. It was an enjoyable break from the nonstop pace of the Boston Design Market last week at the Boston Design Center. Once again, I attended several informative seminars and met a host of wonderful people. I’m sure I’ll have more to share on that soon!
I also thoroughly enjoyed the opening of my Art Exhibit at the newly renovated FDO Group showroom ~ it is stunning! Thank you to those who were able to make it to the reception and thank you to everyone at FDO, your support is so appreciated! My artwork will be on display throughout October (Suite 313) so if you didn’t make it to the opening, you can still see the show. The Boston Design Center is open to the public and a great spot to gather inspiration (and a bite to eat).
This week’s painting and poem have a bit of a whimsical feel ~ I hope you get a kick out of it!
Junior League Show House 2016: The Nathaniel Allen House
Jun 16 2016 ·0This Spring the Junior League of Boston celebrated the 45th Anniversary Show House in at the Nathaniel Allen House in Newton.
Years ago I participated in the Arlington Show House in Boston and created the “Make Way for Ducklings Nursery”. Participating in a show house project is a perfect way for seasoned and new designers to gain attention and recognition for their designs. Each show house is an event and typically there are several parties, media days, and press as well as opportunities to mix and mingle with fellow designers and landscape artists.
I have attended the last couple of Show Houses as a guest and went again this year with my dear friend Paul..and we both agreed, things have changed.
This is the house as I entered…
Webster Art Project at Webster & Co., Boston
Nov 19 2015 ·0“You may own the best gadgets, the coolest fashions, and the swiftest cars, but the next generation’s hipper iterations have already been imagined. When all else is replaced, repaired, expired, or obsolete only your paintings will remain and will say the most about who you are and what you value. “
~Questroyal Fine Art, LLC
Last week I attended the opening reception for this year’s Webster Art Project at the Webster & Co. Showroom located at the Boston Design Center. David Webster along with Marni Kaufman Katz (freelance writer/editor of Boston magazine) curated artwork by New England artists to display in the showroom. Not only do these vignettes beautifully showcase art pieces in real room settings, a portion of the proceeds from the sale of these works goes to support the Massachusetts College of Art & Design Scholarship Fund. What a genius concept!
Boston Design Market 2015 at the Boston Design Center
Oct 16 2015 ·0Last week featured the annual Boston Design Market (aka Design Days) at the Boston Design Center. This is one of my favorite times “in the building” because I am always interested in the latest products and design trends. One of my goals is to be current for my clients so we can create cutting edge spaces.
Wayfair’s Heart Home Conference in Boston
Oct 15 2015 ·0The last two weeks have been a whirlwind of seminars, panel discussions, design trend projections and meeting elite designers as well as connecting with dear colleagues and friends. It just get any better than that for a creative person like me ~ so energizing and affirming! I am thrilled to be able to share with you some of the latest design and social media trends and insights that I gleaned from attending these events.
The first event I attended was the inaugural Heart Home conference in Boston. Presented by Wayfair (a zillion things home across all styles and budgets ~ sound familiar?), this event was Wayfair‘s answer to the blogging conferences held across the country and was meant to attract “everyone who shares a love of all things home—from bloggers to designers and other lifestyle entrepreneurs”.
New Store Opening: Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams in Natick!
May 21 2015 ·0The brand new Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams Home Furnishings store in Natick is breathtaking. The new building, the new Spring/ Summer pieces and the staff are all, as we’ve come to expect, outstanding. I’ve written several times in the past about my love for Mitchell Gold on my blog (here and here for example). I adore everything about them: their mission statement, the fact that their products are made here in the grand ol USA, and their reasonably priced yet cutting edge designs for all.
Come take a peek at the new Natick store…
Damn Ice Dams
Apr 22 2015 ·0Thankfully the warmer weather is finally making its way to New England ~ however slowly! The downside to the arrival of Spring is that now many thousands of homeowners have to repair the damage that the Winter of 2015 left behind. Miss K, a longtime client of mine (17 years!) is one of these affected homeowners. We met last week at her home and I saw firsthand the heartbreaking ruin caused by this year’s record-breaking winter.
When I first met Miss K, her 6,000 square foot home was all white: trim, walls and ceilings. She admitted that she was afraid of color ~ obviously we were meant to work together! I love color and the more of it the better. Over the years we have painted, installed 25’ custom built-ins, created draperies for every room and laid beautiful carpets. I enjoyed every minute of transforming this house into a home which reflected Miss K and her family. It was perfect (well, except for the Dining Room chandelier, but that’s another story).
However, what I saw when I returned to the home last week was not perfect, it was devastating.
Caught My Eye, Volume 42
Jan 23 2015 ·0I’m heading back to reality today from my amazing trip to Vegas with Modenus and BlogTour. Before I start sharing all the fabulousness from KBIS and beyond, here are a few of the (other) things that Caught My Eye this week…
Holiday Cookie Swap
Dec 17 2014 ·0Tis the season for gathering with friends and family, indulging in treats and merriment. I was so disappointed to have to miss my dear friend Gina’s recent annual Holiday Cookie Swap party so I thought I might try to make up for it with a “virtual” cookie swap.
Hunt Slonem at Lee Jofa in Boston
Dec 03 2014 ·0I recently had the pleasure of meeting Hunt Slonem at a salon style event sponsored by the Lee Jofa showroom at the Boston Design Center.
RH Boston: Restoration Hardware Flagship Store
Nov 12 2014 ·0The RH (formerly Restoration Hardware) flagship store in Boston is a visual feast: 40,000 sq. feet of stunning Design Galleries with amazing room vignettes housed in club rooms. Come take a peek with me!
Posh Peek: A Look Inside My Day with Tina Ghiz
Sep 23 2014 ·1It seems we took a Summer hiatus from the Posh Peek feature, but I am so happy that it is back ~ and with none other than my dear, dear friend and Organizer Extraordinaire, Tina Ghiz of The Container Store!
Caught My Eye, Volume 23
Aug 22 2014 ·0Here’s a peek at a few of the things that Caught My Eye this week…