Karin Lidbeck Brent
Sophisticated Pumpkin Decor
The first chilly day finally came and I just could not help myself. I grabbed the first white pumpkin of the season, a small cabbage, a few gourds and went straight to my garden to forage for foliage in my favorite palette of soft greens. The resulting arrangement sits on
Garage Chic
Sometimes, a building has a way of returning to its natural center. Carriage houses, for example, have always been versatile structures, often serving the dual purpose of storing horse-drawn carriages and housing the staff needed to care for both
Lake Effect: Timeless Style on Lake Sunapee
Mike McClung and John Gassett both smile as they recall an early visit to the lot on New Hampshire’s Lake Sunapee where they would soon build a second home for their Boston-based clients. “It was snowing and chilly, and we
Tour a Shingle Style Home with a Contemporary Twist
It’s said that we don’t remember days; we remember moments. The same might be true of houses. It’s not usually whole rooms, but rather those fleeting architectural delights that stick in our memories. It’s the soothing repetition in a row of brackets, or that unexpected window that frames the scene beyond like a still life. It’s the protective shelter of that built-in
Bring Spring into your Home with Cheerful Daffodil Arrangements
Spring seems to come slowly to New England, cool windy days often feel more wintery than spring-like this time of year. Feeling a bit desperate for spring?
A Tudor Style Home Gets a Fresh Look
Three in the afternoon in a house with five kids under age twelve can best be described as controlled chaos. It’s a swirl of activity as children are hustled in from school, snack-sized bowls of cereal are poured and consumed, and pint-sized
A Designer’s Vacation Home on the Maine Coast
Those who fall in love with Maine’s craggy beauty give over their hearts forever. Interior designer Leslie Rylee came to know the state’s southern coast (a draw for many notable
Winter Flower Arrangements in Silver and White
If a warm-weather get-away isn’t in the budget, winter flower arrangements in silver and white can help you make it through the coldest of months. Silver and white, the pretty hues of winter,
A Rustic Farmhouse with a Modern New Look
Eight years after its construction, the sprawling farmhouse in Washington had become even more beautiful as its natural wood exterior matured into a
Thanksgiving Floral Arrangements
In my house, the Thanksgiving floral arrangements are almost as important as the food! As autumn days come to a close, grab what’s left of this bountiful season and make something beautiful for your home.
The ABC’s of Styling a Room
Styling your space for photography whether it be Instagram, your website, or simply for your own enjoyment can feel overwhelming— and while it’s a lot of work—making a room pretty should also be fun.
A Traditional Home with a Twist
Practice makes perfect. It may be something of a cliché, but it’s also a truism, at least for interior designer Leslie Rylee and designer/builder Dennis Fisher, who have contrived