Designing My Closet
There are a whole lot of exciting things about this renovation, one of which is getting to design my first closet for myself. In no other home have I had a space done just for me and I’m hoping this...
View ArticleA Fall Inspired Room
There is nothing more refreshing, inspiring and happy than early fall in New England. I think we have this kind of amazing season to make up for the bitter and horrible winters we get. But I’ll take...
View ArticleThe Look of Leisure.
The most awesome spread in the current House Beautiful had to be the cover story- not only for it’s decor (by Hannon Douglas) but the story behind the space. This feminine beauty is not a full time...
View ArticleMy Favorite DIY Hack.
When I was finishing up my former master bedroom I really wanted to share how great this little project came out but couldn’t because I had to wait for the book. But now I can! I am no DIY master-...
View ArticleParisian Style at Home & On You!
Over the weekend I picked up a copy of How To Be Parisian Wherever You Are and dove right in, as it’s well known that anything Parisian-inspired bring me to my knees muttering “show me the way!” This...
View ArticleHot Fabric: African Mud Cloth
I’ve noticed that this year’s hot textile trend seems to be African mud cloth. I saw it here and there last year on Etsy as pillows and didn’t know much about it. Now I’ve seen it quite a bit more and...
View ArticleWinterizing Your Interiors!
I know you lucky folk out west are having a super warm winter, but on the east coast and in New England, it’s been brutal. If it’s not eight feet of snow it’s -20 degree wind chills! We’re spending a...
View ArticleDesigner Feature: Lisa Hilderbrand’s Charleston Project
When I saw this stunning kitchen in Traditional Home last month I had to know more. Designed by Lisa Hilderbrand of Welhil Interiors (and sister-in- law of famed Nantucket writer Elin Hilderbrand),...
View ArticleGet the Look: My Guest Room
Ever since my book came out I’ve been getting inquiries about the side tables in my then-master-now-guest room. These were some old Williams Sonoma Home ones that a client offered me. I had always...
View ArticleWindow Drama.
Having an abundance of windows in your home is a blessing. But sometimes, especially in older homes, those windows are in places that really junk up your interior design plans. You try to work around...
View ArticleMoving Outdoors.
I spent ALL last weekend out on my patio soaking in the sun and warmth- I just love hoe much bigger my house gets in the summer! Our sunroom is usable and our patio serves as another living space, so...
View ArticleSimple Ways to Decorate “Green”.
Considering the environment when designing a home has become more and more important to people as we understand the greater impact how we live has on the environment. It’s no longer “trendy” but...
View ArticleGet the Look: Bright & Rustic
This weekend we were away in the country (more on that tomorrow) and it had me all kind of jazzed about rustic, country decor. I think I get this way every fall though. New England shines brightest...
View ArticleLINDSEY’S KITCHEN RENOVATION – PART 2
You asked and here it is- an update on Lindsey’s reno! Enjoy! -EG Hi guys! I’m excited to finally update you on our kitchen progress (if you missed the first post you can check it out here). Back in...
View ArticleThe What, When and Why of Window Treatments
A lot of you asked about a post on window treatments. There are a ton of options for every home- but I’ll share a bit about our most used types and why we use them! First of all, we try to convince...
View ArticleRug Sizing & Layering 101
One of the things that drives me the most insane as a designer are ill sized rugs. And it’s a mistake seen SO often- even on favorite HGTV shows (not naming names- but there have been large spaces...
View ArticleIt’s All In the Details…
I cam across this incredible Parisian real estate/ renovation and design site A+B Kasha and fell MADLY, MADLY in love with everything I saw. Of course, as with most things, the French just do it...
View ArticleExpanding Your Mind: Learning From Spaces That Aren’t Necessarily “You”
Before I was married, I was an intern at a well known design firm in Boston. And while many lessons (good and bad) were learned during this year-long experience in my career, one of the most...
View ArticleDining Table + Chair Roundup
Hi guys- sorry this is late. I’ve been running on fumes this week! However, I did think a post like this would be pretty interesting as I’ve found that people can find it a bit difficult to pair dining...
View ArticleEtsy Sources for Custom Upholstery
A bunch of you have asked me on Instagram where I got my new ottoman, which replaced our glass coffee table a.k.a. “The Baby Guillotine”. I looked high and low for a zebra cowhide ottoman in the size...
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