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I am a wife, mother and decorator. Welcome to my blog, where I share my projects and design inspiration. I love finding vintage pieces to add character and sense of history to my designs. My other passions are family, cooking, gardening and traveling. Feel free to drop me a line or just say hello!
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Category Archives: Decorating
Project Design 2014 Phase II: Ronald McDonald House of Long Island
America’s top interior designers, contractors, vendors, Kravet Inc, NYC&G (New York Cottages & Gardens) magazine and star of Bravo TV’s Million Dollar Listing New York, Ryan Serhant will unveil a labor of love and celebrate the newly designed home-away-from-home for … Continue reading →
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Purple In October
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. I’ll be covering the Holiday House NYC next month and celebrating all things pink this month. In the meantime, I wanted to bring attention to another great cause. Did you know that October is also Domestic … Continue reading →
Monday Quote: Work Wisely
“We either make ourselves miserable, or we make ourselves strong. The amount of work is the same.” – Carlos Castaneda via etc
Ivy’s Style Picks: Treat Yourself
The weekend is here! Planning a quick getaway or sleeping in? Treat yourself to a few finds from One Kings Lane that will have you feeling a little more luxurious away or at home. (Two-Tone Cashmere Blend Slippers, Drawstring Bag, Solid … Continue reading →
Hello October: Study Inspiration
Happy October! This is a busy month starting with fall Market at the D&D, High Point Market, and great showhouses, like the Phase II of the Ronald McDonald House of Long Island . See last year’s designs here. The holidays … Continue reading →
Monday Quote: An Affair With A House
“I’ve come to learn that age is beautiful. That’s why we like old furniture and old houses. Some people want to ignore the past. They think only the future is important. But I think we get to the future by going … Continue reading →
Fashion: Style File
Finding my style: I love wearing dresses. When winter arrives, pretty pastels coats and floral patterns will brighten gray days. – Designer Ulyana Sergeenko, before A Show, Paris, September 2013. – Neutral colors, cable sweater and metallic gold skirt make a fall chic … Continue reading →
Teen Bedroom Inspiration
Happy Wednesday! Early this morning I opened a few more boxes from our move. We’ve made progress. Today, I gathering inspiration for a teen girl’s bedroom. The architecture of the house and its country side location will have some influence on the project. One pattern or … Continue reading →
Monday Color Quote: Red
Happy Monday! When I saw this wonderful quote by the one and only Diana Vreeland, I had to share it. My love for red continues. A small or big touch of red gives a room a little more energy. 1. Sensational Color
Entertaining: Harvest Time
The pumpkins are plentiful, the air is cool, and the leaves are changing colors. This time of year is perfect for entertaining. Celebrate harvest and set the table with an affordable centerpiece made from nature’s bounty. Elegant or rustic these simple centerpieces will have your guest talking. Via: … Continue reading →
