Guest Bloggers
Lucy Dearborn: Eight Ways to Shine After Daylight Savings Time
Now that we have literally turned back the hands of time and nature will cease to illuminate long days filled…
Carey Karlan: If These Walls Could Talk—Tips on Different Finishes
If these walls could talk—they would be shouting from the rooftops about all of the decorative wall treatment options available…
George Snead: To Giclee or not to Giclee… That is the Question
The word “giclee” in French has many connotations, but in the art world has come to mean a high-resolution ink-jet…
Carey Karlan: When Walls aren’t Straight
We all love the charm of unexpected nooks and crannies—but the charm fades when dormers become dark, useless tunnels and…
Kathie Chrisicos: Designing with Black
I always like to design a space that is not defined by a color but instead has well thought-out use…
Peter Fasano: Every Design has a Story
Vietnam changed my life changed forever but not for the reasons you’re thinking. I returned home and applied to Parsons…
Kathie Chrisicos: Contemporary Design for High-Rise Living
The allure of living in a high-rise is that your surroundings are always changing. From the subtle morning hues to…
Kelly Taylor: Get Inspired by Design Week RI: 9/17-9/27
Attention design enthusiasts: clear your calendars, because starting tomorrow, Rhode Island’s inaugural DESIGN WEEK RI kicks off with a string of…
Haddad Hakansson: Creative Kitchen Storage Solutions
Even as kitchen designs get sleeker and appliances more integrated, we all seem to be accumulating more “stuff”to put in…
Kelly Wright: A Builder’s Guide to the Ultimate Kitchen
We’ve built and renovated hundreds of luxury homes over the years. During this time, building styles and trends have changed,…
David Winston: Transitioning Container Gardens to Fall
As we settle into mid-August, flowers and plants are starting to feel the influence of seasonal transition from summer’s direct…
Kelly Wright: Renovating With Resale In Mind
I’ve seen housing markets boom and bust through the years. One factor has always remained constant through these times—homeowners have…
Elizabeth Hamilton: A Bouquet of Fabric Inspirations
I often find myself looking to the garden for inspiration for my Elizabeth Hamilton Collection fabrics and wallcoverings. The colors,…
The Antiques Diva Toma Clark Haines – Brown is Back
Trends in interior design dictate the price in the antiques trade. When white washed woods are in fashion, prices rise…