Category Archives: trend setting design

How 13 Interior Designer’s Picked Their Color Scheme for the CT Governor’s Residence

Share 13 may be an unlucky number to some, but not if you are one of the 13 lucky designers, as I was, on the “People’s Project.” Designer’s were chosen “by invitation only” to renovate the historic Connecticut Governor’s Residence. … Continue reading

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Design solutions for the color commitment phobic

It’s always interesting to notice what colors catch on, especially when you’re an interior designer. Right now, I can tell you orange is in this season.

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For this interior designer, “it’s not nice to fool Mother Nature”

I have great respect for Mother Nature when it comes to interior design. In fact, I would go as far to say that I am obsessed with Mother Nature and in awe of the beautiful creations she makes.
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Natural beauty for those who are just too busy

Share Flowers and plants brighten up any room.  They bring the beauty of the outdoors inside and make whoever is in the room feel special.  If they are from an exotic location, they even bring a little piece of that … Continue reading

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How honeysuckle is the new black

Share According to Pantone, the color of the year for 2011 is Honeysuckle. We’ve all heard the expression about how the “color of the moment” is the new black.  Did you ever wonder how this is decided?  Who decides it and what is the reason for the … Continue reading

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What about custom lamp shades?

Share Many people take painstaking steps to hang a picture at eye level.  Why?  If we place something at eye level, it’s more likely to get noticed.  And, if it gets noticed, it’s more likely to create that ”Wow” we all want when someone walks into a … Continue reading

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