side table vignette

Around the House – Vignettes – The Decorator’s Finishing Touch

You’ve re-upholstered the sofa, rolled out the new Oushak rug, and hung the gorgeous custom drapery, but somehow your new room just doesn’t feel quite done.  You gaze around, rearrange […] Read more »
Around the House by Kitty Burruss

Around the House – Decorate Like a Pro: A Step by Step Guide Part 2 – Designing Your Space

  Now that you’ve thoroughly considered all of your design needs and organized your ideas and existing pieces as a professional decorator would, it’s time to tackle the actual design […] Read more »
Around the House: Decorate Like a Pro

Around the House – Decorate Like a Pro: A Step-by-Step Guide Part I – Getting Organized

Decorating an entire home, or even renovating one room, can sometimes be a daunting task.  Though it’s easy enough to collect lots of ideas and inspirational photos, plenty of people […] Read more »
Around the House Design Trends for 2013

Around the House – Design Trends in 2013

At a recent dinner party, a girlfriend asked me about this year’s design trends.  She is in the thick of house hunting and spends every waking minute mentally decorating her […] Read more »
around the house-maximizing storage

Around the House – Three Easy Approaches to Maximizing Your Storage

  Almost every design client I’ve had has requested more storage. Though I create detailed built-in bookcases, expansive walk-in closets, and customized office spaces for my clients, we can’t all […] Read more »
Soft throws in simple patterns and neutral colors make great gifts; they work with any style decor and are sure to get lots of use!

Around the House – Holiday Gifts for the Home

I always struggle to dream up good gifts for grown-ups.  Kids are easy – bright objects with flashing lights that make lots of noise and look like they will drive […] Read more »
Around the House - Getting Your Guest Room Ready for Visitors

Around the House-Getting Your Guest Room Ready for Holiday Visitors

Thanksgiving marks the beginning of the overnight-guest season, so be sure to get your Guest Room ready for visitors before the frantic pace of the holidays begins. Even if you […] Read more »
supply storage

Around the House – A Few Supplies Every Home Should Have

You’ve got the kids on the bus and back in school, backpacks brimming with every supply on their seemingly endless list.  Why not take a weekend to get your home […] Read more »
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Around the House~Decorating the Nursery

As per Lumie World, Despite having a new home full of rooms to decorate, all of my design energy has been focused on one space since giving birth to my […] Read more »
home decarting with Kitty Burruss

Decorating is in the Details

A casual acquaintance recently commented to me that she can always tell which of her friends have used interior designers like the well-acclaimed Boston Interior Designer. When I asked how […] Read more »