A Poem & A Painting: Mixed Media Empty Nest
Jun 15 2015 · 0 comments · A Poem & A Painting ·0
I’m trying something a bit different with this week’s painting. I’ve incorporated mixed media in my latest nest…
Caught My Eye: DXV Design Panel
Jun 12 2015 · 2 comments · Caught My Eye ·0
A number of my designer friends that I met through Modenus and BlogTour were selected to be on the 2015 DXV Design Panel. DXV is the luxury bath brand by American Standard. From DXV: “A few months ago, we asked seven notable designers to share their vision, passion and talent and help us create five design settings, each inspired by classical pieces of literature. We invite you to join us as we explore these five works and hear the reimagined stories of Anna Karenina, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, A Room with a View, Water for Elephants and Like Water for Chocolate”. These amazing spaces are a few of the things that Caught My Eye this week!…
Guest Post: Glorious Graduation Party
Jun 10 2015 · 6 comments · Posh Parties ·0
Today I have a special treat for you ~ a guest post written by my friend and Assistant Extraordinaire, Jen Bowles. Jen recently designed and hosted one of the most creative and colorful graduation parties I’ve ever attended. Her daughter, Ebby, obviously deserved a wonderful party ~ she was Salutatorian of her class and gave an amazing speech at the graduation ceremony. I just love how Jen took a unique and personal theme and built the party around it. Come take a peek…
I guess you could say I enjoy planning parties ;-). For Ebby’s graduation party I knew I didn’t want a typical theme ~ no high school colors (green & white), no paper goods with bright primary colors. Not that there’s anything wrong with those things, I just strive to be more unique and personal when I design a party. So I looked to Ebby for inspiration. Her middle name is Blossom, she loves books, reading, and her job at the library–boom, theme!
A Poem & A Painting: Pink Sunset
Jun 08 2015 · 0 comments · A Poem & A Painting ·0
This weekend I opened my Summer Deck and I am so looking forward to a Summer of sunsets with friends. Each evening Mother Nature puts on an amazing show and I feel blessed to have a front row seat!
This week’s poem is entitled Sea Sunset ~ two of my favorite things…
Caught My Eye, Vol. 55
Jun 05 2015 · 0 comments · Caught My Eye ·0
I thought that I might have a chance to catch my breath after Em & Nick’s wedding, but apparently that isn’t the case! Life is still going a mile a minute but with all good things ~ wonderful clients and projects, parties, and of course the beginning of Summer which means plenty of beach and terrace time! In the meantime, here are a few of the things that Caught My Eye this week…
A Poem & A Painting: Come A Little Closer
Jun 02 2015 · 0 comments · A Poem & A Painting ·0
The theme for June’s Girls Just Wanna Paint challenge was Marsh. Being on the coast, our towns are full of beautiful, marshy vistas. However this is not my usual subject matter but I did my best…
Caught My Eye: Graduation
May 29 2015 · 0 comments · Caught My Eye ·0
Tis the season for graduations and this weekend I will be attending two high school graduation parties. Today I’m sharing a few of my favorite graduation inspired gifts, decor, and more…
A Poem & A Painting: Watercolor Flowers
May 26 2015 · 2 comments · A Poem & A Painting ·0
As you know, we worked hard to include many special details in the design of Em & Nick’s wedding. One of these details was hand-painted cards for each guest table number. I painted the flowers and Em added the table numbers with her beautiful calligraphy. I wasn’t sure I’d be able to come up with enough flowers I could paint (well), but somehow I did and we were pleased with the special touch they added…
Happy Memorial Day
May 25 2015 · 0 comments · Holiday ·0
Remembering those who served and reflecting on their sacrifice…
Caught My Eye, Vol. 54
May 22 2015 · 2 comments · Caught My Eye ·0
Happy Memorial Day weekend! It’s the unofficial start to Summer and I couldn’t be happier. As we pause to remember those who died fighting for our freedom, let us also celebrate that freedom and our pride in living in this great country. Along those lines, here a few Red, White, and Blue things that Caught My Eye this week (with a Posh twist, of course)…
New Store Opening: Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams in Natick!
May 21 2015 · 0 comments · Inspiration, Shops & Galleries, Vendors ·0
The 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…
A Painting & A Poem: Kate At The Beach
May 18 2015 · 0 comments · A Poem & A Painting ·0
In honor of my mini getaway to Florida with my sister Kate, I thought I’d repost a watercolor painting I did of her at the beach several Summers ago. We always have the best time together, but especially when we’re at the beach!
Caught My Eye, Vol. 53
May 15 2015 · 0 comments · Caught My Eye ·0
Still in recovery mode from Em’s wedding, but here are a few of the things that Caught My Eye this week…
Caught My Eye, Vol. 52
May 08 2015 · 2 comments · Caught My Eye ·0
I can’t believe that Em’s wedding weekend is finally upon us! We’ve arrived in Newport, RI safe and sound and the festivities are underway. I did want to pop in and share a few of the things that Caught My Eye this week ~ after all it was Derby Day and the Met Ball, how can I resist?
Bunny Williams, Furnishing the Garden in Boston
May 06 2015 · 0 comments · Design Events, Flowers and Gardening ·0
Last week we were lucky enough to have elite designer Bunny Williams visit the Boston Design Center. During a beautiful presentation, Ms. Williams presented her new Furnishings for the Garden from Century Furniture.
I have had the pleasure of meeting Ms. Williams before and her gracious, warm, and elegant qualities are inspiring. Her manner of speaking is a bit ‘Southern’ with a slower cadence than us New Englanders ~ but when Bunny Williams speaks, we all listen.
Ms. Williams is well known for her beautiful interior designs that combine traditional style, restraint, and balance as well as a patina from one-of-a-kind antiques. She has published several books including her latest, an updated version of On Garden Style.
A Poem & A Painting: The Dress
May 04 2015 · 1 comment · A Poem & A Painting ·0
The final countdown is here! In 6 days until my little girl Emily and her fiancé Nick say I Do!
I knew this day would come, was coming, but I am still feeling very sentimental about this giant step. Emily will become a wife and and at some point, a mother. She will have other people relying on her and there will be a new dynamic in our family…and yet will there be? After all, she’ll always be my little girl and I’ll always be her Mom. I am so excited to welcome Nick and his family into ours. He makes my sweet girl so happy and brings so much joy to her life. He is a great friend to my son Freddy and to me.
Caught My Eye, Vol. 51
May 01 2015 · 0 comments · Caught My Eye ·0
Here are a few of the things that Caught My Eye this week…
A Poem & A Painting: Possible Wedding Shoe?
Apr 27 2015 · 0 comments · A Poem & A Painting ·0
The next 2 weeks I will be continuing to work on a variety of design projects I am currently in the midst of, but every spare minute will be all things wedding. May 9th is coming quickly and the excitement is building!
This is a lullaby I sang to Emily when she was a baby~
Caught My Eye, Vol. 50
Apr 24 2015 · 0 comments · Caught My Eye ·0
Here are a few of the things that Caught My Eye this week…
Damn Ice Dams
Apr 22 2015 · 0 comments · Behind the Design, My Designs ·0
Thankfully 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.