This fabric design was inspired by a cross section of a conch shell that I found on the beach in Maine. Simplicity is the statement. I have found that it works best in a single image and large scale, great for wall hangings or pillows. Available in the orange hues as well as blues and… Continue reading Fabric of the Week: Corrine
Month: October 2014
How Boulders Can Make a Statement
Obviously, boulders are not to be taken lightly! While they are large and heavy they also have an amazing ability to blend with the environment. In New England, we are lucky to have a great deal of boulders that have natural moss and lichen on them bringing history and depth to the landscape design. Here… Continue reading How Boulders Can Make a Statement
Inspiration Boards Give Focus
Do you have an inspiration board? Inspiration boards are very important to organizing your ideas and the plethora of visual ideas that are now before us with the variety of online resources. Houzz and Pinterest are both based on this idea. I use shared online boards with my clients in order to bring visual focus to a… Continue reading Inspiration Boards Give Focus
When to Repot Your Plants
Well, I hate to say it but it is definitely time to bring in your plants from outside. There are two kinds of potted plants – outdoor and indoor. For the outdoor pots, you need to determine if your plant will come back like grasses. All you need to do is cut them back, move… Continue reading When to Repot Your Plants
How to Create the Best Banquette!
There is no argument, banquettes are awesome! Why? They invite people to be comfortable and relax into the moment that they are enjoying. These spaces allow us to introduce color in upholstery and pillows that accent the space. Here are some more ideas that might spark some interest for you. I love this photo of… Continue reading How to Create the Best Banquette!
Fabric of the Week: Sandy
Sandy was designed and inspired by a sand dollar that I found this summer at York Harbor Beach in Maine. It was an old and tired sand dollar so most of the hard membranes were decayed and the outline remained. How amazing that it also looks like a flower! Many people have commented that it… Continue reading Fabric of the Week: Sandy