Here in Boston we got our first real taste of spring on Monday when temperatures were in the high 50’s. It’s been a long winter and it was like the whole city of Boston collectively came out of hibernation. Feeling the heat of the sun definitely lifts your spirits and can inspire changes in your … More Bring In Spring! Small Interior Touches
Badder than the Easter Bunny and with a much better bag. I’ve been in love with Fifi Lapin ever since I laid eyes on her in 2011. A French bunny fashionista? How could you not be smitten? Here’s her wonderfully witty back story… Hi, I’m Fifi Lapin… I was born one of 257 brothers and … More Bunny Love: Fifi Lapin
Traditional Bedroom by Portland Interior Designer Jessica Helgerson Interior Design Here in Boston it’s been a longggg winter and with Easter just around the corner, I’m ready for a pastel pick-me-up. Pastels signify spring and even just a touch of a pastel color in a room is enough to brighten a space (and your spirits). You can easily … More Pastel Home Accents for Spring
I’ve been getting requests for the menu from the Downton Abbey dinner party that Dustin threw in February, so I thought I would share it here. It was a potluck and everyone contributed, but Dustin helped guide those of us who were new to the concept 0f a Downton Abbey dinner. We had an extravagant … More Downton Abbey Dinner Menu
In March when you’re really starting to crave warmer days, The Boston Flower & Garden Show gently reassures you that spring is on its way. Just stepping inside the Seaport World Trade Center and smelling the mulch and fresh flowers lets you know that gardening days aren’t far away. I took my Mom for her birthday and … More Boston Flower & Garden Show
Without giving too much away, I wanted to share some of the images that have been inspiring me for What’s Your Beef, the BCAE’s Second Annual Fundraiser. I’m shaking up the decor a bit this year with a slightly more sophisticated color scheme. There will still be pops of red, but also some touches of … More What’s Your Beef 2013 Decor Inspiration Board
I picked up this set of croquet balls last September at the Brimfield Antique Show and knew they were destined for a DIY project. This weekend after some quality shop time with my Dad they’ve been transformed into a candleholder – and the result is even better than what I’d envisioned. My Dad and I make … More Croquet Ball Candlesticks
No one does a dinner party like my good friend Dustin of Dustin Rennells Design. An amazing cook and splendid host with a flair for event planning, he’s held some of the most unique parties I’ve ever attended. When he commits to a theme he follows through on every detail. This old-world styled potluck dinner & … More A Downton Abbey Dinner Party
If you’re in New England I hope you stayed safe and enjoyed snowstorm Nemo this weekend. It seems like the blizzard really brought out the kid in all of us and also provided the opportunity for some beautiful images. Today I’m excited to share some shots taken by Lakeville based photographer, Ethan Barber. Ethan captures … More Snowstorm Nemo as seen by Photographer Ethan Barber
Over the past year I’ve come across plenty of posh coffee tables on Pinterest and couldn’t help but be inspired. At the moment our apartment (& budget) is modest, but I strongly believe that you can do a lot with just a little. Living in a small space, every square inch counts and the coffee … More Coffee Table Styling
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