Welcome to interior designer heaven! We are into December, which means all the best-known design companies release their picks for color of the year. The most distinguished recognition definitely comes from Pantone, creator of the Pantone Color Matching System. And I am LOVING 2020’s color:...
Both sisal and jute are fibers extracted from organic plants. If you’re looking for a “natural” looking rug, one of these if probably what you need. What I love about using a sisal or jute rug in my design projects is it’s a great way...
When you hear the term minimalism, what comes to mind? Cold? Sparse? Empty? Colorless? I couldn’t disagree more. Instead, I think clean elegance, simplicity, refinement, comfort, and function. Minimalism may be minor on the bells and whistles, but it does have a huge impact on...
One of my favorite parts of summer is entertaining friends and family on my back patio. As a host or hostess, the comfort of your guests is of the utmost importance, but so is making sure you have a chic and stylish space. I’ve organized...
Mention Newport, Rhode Island, and visions of Gilded Age mansions and preppy yacht clubs may follow. Designer Desiree Burns doesn’t think that way. When she and her husband found a summer place outside the touristy downtown, she looked forward, not back. “It’s modern glam for...
