Do you LOVE your windows? If you are building a new house or doing a significant renovation, you have the opportunity to take advantage of installing new windows. Here are some important things to keep in mind: Elements: When there is something beautiful outside, make sure that you maximize the impact and beauty. In this… Continue reading The Importance of Choosing the Right Window
Month: September 2015
How to Make GOOD Decisions While Under Construction
Have you ever changed your mind so many times that you can’t remember where the decision came from to begin with? Typically, we try to avoid this on a job site. However, it is unavoidable and decisions need to be made every day on a job site from small details to ordering plumbing fixtures and… Continue reading How to Make GOOD Decisions While Under Construction
Dunne’s Ice Cream is all DONE!
Last September we started designing this new ice cream shop for on The Nubble in York, Maine. A year later, it has had a successful summer season and is ready for a photo shoot. We’ll be submitting the photos to some magazines because the story and building are just that good! (Not to mention the… Continue reading Dunne’s Ice Cream is all DONE!
Fall Planting for Spring Color_Part Two
Beyond bulbs you should definitely consider adding some perennials to your garden this fall. Perennials are sometimes hard to choose, as they typically bloom during one season, you need to consider the foliage and make sure it is just as interesting as the bloom. Baptisia australis (Blue False Indigo) is a great perennial that blooms in the… Continue reading Fall Planting for Spring Color_Part Two
Fall Planting for Spring Color_Part One
Now is a great time to spend some time planning your garden. The cooler weather that is (hopefully) approaching, allows plants the time to establish their root system, without burning in the sun or freezing in frost. We are all very aware that it is time to plant bulbs for spring (Home Depot and Lowes… Continue reading Fall Planting for Spring Color_Part One
Paint…White vs. Color
I love color and I love white. Both are amazing and allow for an expression of design. White walls provide a blank palette to add color and texture in fabrics, rugs and artwork. Colorful walls provide a statement or a voice, a defined palette. In this photo, you will see the use of color and… Continue reading Paint…White vs. Color
It’s All In The Details
Every now and then, I am given the opportunity to think about ALL the details in a project – from the outside to the inside. This “Beachy Cottage” was one of those amazing opportunities. Not to mention I had a truly wonderful client. I am a big believer in working collaboratively with the homeowner and… Continue reading It’s All In The Details