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Holiday Cookie Swap

Dec 17 2014 ·0

Tis 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.

30 Paintings in 30 Days: Day 26

Jan 26 2014 ·0

Eric, do you recognize this painting? Yes, it is based on the beautiful photograph you took at one of my projects (hint: Tremont St.). I adored painting it! The reflection in the mirror was fun…hope you like it!

Posh Pinterest Board of the Week: Christmas Gift Wrapping Ideas

Dec 16 2013 ·2

With less than 10 days to go until Christmas, I have my gift wrapping tasks well underway (as evidenced by the telltale sparkles of glitter littering my carpet!). How about you? If you haven’t started yet, this week’s Posh Pinterest board curated by pinner Ann Blevins is sure to inspire. Take a peek at a few of my favorite pins from Christmas Gift Wrapping Ideas…

Posh Pinterest Board of the Week: Thanksgiving Tablescapes

Nov 25 2013 ·0

Curated by pinner Amy Davis, this week’s Posh Pinterest board features Thanksgiving Tablescapes. Whether you’re looking for creative ideas for your entire Thanksgiving table or just a new twist on a place card, this board has plenty of inspiration!

Here are a few of my favorite pins…

Pamela’s Posh Picks: Out-of-the-Box Buffets

Nov 08 2013 ·1

Thanksgiving and the holiday entertaining season is fast approaching. If you are hosting a gathering in your home this year, chances are you’ll need a place to serve refreshments from. Whether it’s drinks and appetizers or a Thanksgiving feast, I’ve rounded up several creative options for Buffets. Come take a peek…

Pamela’s Posh Picks: Removable Wall Decor

Aug 30 2013 ·0

The start of Fall always feels like a new beginning to me. No matter your age, back-to-school time offers the chance to reset and get a fresh start. After enjoying several months of outdoor living, it’s time to head back inside for some Fall nesting ~ am I the only one who feels this way?? Fall is a great time to work on indoor interior design projects ahead of the holidays or just freshen up your decor. This week’s Posh Picks are all about reinvigorating your space ~ without a long term commitment. Whether you are moving into a dorm room, an apartment or just staying put, Removable Wall Decor has come a long way and there are loads of stylish options available…

Pamela’s Posh Picks: 4th of July Party Decor

Jun 28 2013 ·1

While the 4th of July is one of our most traditional holidays, why not assert your Independence by adding a hint of luxury and sparkle to your Red, White and Blue decor? Here are my Posh Picks for doing just that…

Diary of an Interior Designer: Cape Cod Seaside Home, Office, Foyer & Family Room

May 08 2013 ·1

Continuing on with our tour of this lovely seaside home, today’s first stop is the Office. Located off the main Foyer, the Office is tucked behind French doors and is just far enough removed from the rest of the house to offer a quiet space to attend to business responsibilities.

This is the bland space that I viewed the first time I toured the house, rather sterile and not very inviting…

A Welcoming Golden Foyer

Apr 09 2013 ·1

As a designer, one of the most thrilling aspects of my job is seeing a space totally transformed. Sometimes we are charged with refreshing a space that has good bones both architecturally and design-wise (see The Blitz video of Gina’s Living Room). Other times, we are starting from scratch and take a space all the way from drab to fab. Today I have one such transformation to share with you…

Pamela’s Posh Picks: Going for the Gold…and Silver and Bronze

Aug 10 2012 ·0

Our Olympic athletes are continuing their fabulous performances in London and the United States is currently leading in the medal count. That means plenty of Gold, Silver and Bronze will be coming home to the USA. Why not get in on the mixed metal trend in your own home and style with this week’s Posh Picks!

Today I’m sharing three different products that come in a variety of metallic finishes fit for an Olympian…

First: Nail heads. This decorative trim can be used for an extra bit of sparkle or finish on a variety of products from upholstery to pillows.

Gold: Star nail heads

Silver: Rhinestone

Bronze: Hammered Round nail heads

Next: Picture frames. Beautiful tabletop picture frames add personality and warmth to any space in the home.

Gold: Italian gold plated frame

Silver: Kate Spade Barcelona frames

Bronze: Jonathan Adler Queen Anne frame

*all picture frame images via Horchow

Third: Gowns. The metallic trend isn’t limited to home decor, why not bedeck yourself in something fit for an Olympic champion?

Gold: via Stylecaster

Silver:

via Pinterest

Bronze:

via Coolspotters

Finally, this week’s petite oil painting. Perhaps one day, ‘Beach Frisbee’ will be an Olympic event. If that’s the case, this young athlete will be ready!

Enjoy your weekend and the final days of Olympic competition!

xo,

Pamela

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A Golden Transformation

Mar 04 2012 ·0

When I was growing up, the story of Cinderella was one of my favorite fairy tales. It never failed to enchant me when the Fairy Godmother appeared and magically transformed Cinderella’s tattered rags into a beautiful ball gown complete with glass slippers. I may not be a Fairy Godmother but I am an interior designer and I love transforming pale and boring spaces into jazzy, eye-catching jewels!

Today I want to share with you one of my more dramatic transformations. The project was a condo on Tremont Street in Boston and the space was a petite Foyer and Entrance Hall.

This before photo shows the Hallway that leads to the Master Bedroom. The space is boring, vanilla and dare I say, plain Jane.

Foyer ~ before

This is the interior shot of the Front Door. So boring, simply no personality at all.

Doorway ~ before

I was determined, along with my client, to banish the boring and have her guests wowed as soon as they walked in the front door. Yes, this space was definitely in need of a touch of interior design “magic”. So I conjured up a dash of sparkle, a dose of glam, a whole lot of gold and… TA-DA:

Can you believe this is the same space?? From the incredible Swarovski crystal inserts on the recessed lights (from Chimera) to the stunning metallic wall covering (Maya Romanoff, purchased at Donghia) right down to the amazing custom gold silken carpet (from Colony Rug) there’s no shortage of wow factor! I love how we carried the gold color palette through the entire Foyer using a variety of finishes. Instead of making visitors want to turn around and leave, now this beguiling space makes a statement that says: Do come in and prepare to be amazed!

Here is the ‘after’ view of the hallway leading to the Master Bedroom. What a metamorphosis! Of course all good interior designers have a fabulous team that helps them make the magic happen. Contractor John Horgan and Associates did a masterful job with the wallcovering and painting. The carpentry renovations (including sleek new doors) were done by the award winning S+H Construction. Randy Gross of Eric Levin Photography was a superstar during this shoot. He kept his good humor and smile despite the 90 degree heat, working with me to get “the” perfect shot.