Staking, to me, has never been an ideal solution in my perennial beds. No matter how carefully or “artfully” I try, it always winds up looking – well, like a […] Read more »
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 »
Even though this winter proved to be almost non-existent, I can’t help but be excited by the promise of spring! It’s time to open the windows on warmer days, air […] Read more »
Myth 1: It’s less expensive to recover your sofa than to buy a new one. Nope – it’s usually not. Unless you plan to buy your sofa at Ikea, Bob’s, […] Read more »
Growing up, I watched my mother stock up in the produce department every December. Not for making seasonal pies or fruitcake – she was buying our holiday decorations. Between fruits […] Read more »
It’s coming… the season of big extended-family dinners, unannounced visitors “dropping by,” impromptu cocktail parties with the neighbors, and endless trips to the wine store for another last minute hostess […] Read more »
There’s nothing so homey this time of year as the golden glow of a fireplace just like the outdoor fireplace Red Deer. As the air turns crisp, the days grow […] Read more »
The day after Labor Day has always marked the official start of fall for me, and this year the weather seems to have taken note. Driving home from a holiday […] Read more »
Design inspiration and decorating ideas abound at design legend Russel Wright’s home just a few miles up the river in Garrison, NY. An afternoon tour of his estate, known as […] Read more »
After reading my article on Feng Shui in the last issue of the River Journal, I will assume that you’ve devoted the last few weeks to de-cluttering and are now […] Read more »
