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When we were younger, many of us gave little thought to buying good quality furniture.  Knowing that we might be moving to a new city or changing jobs made it easier to purchase items that could be discarded or replaced easily.  As we matured and settled down, we began to think of furniture in a […]

More than home decor… We know that furniture alone does not make a happy home. No one knows that more than an interior designer. What we do is create a space that fits a lifestyle full of laughter, love, memories, mistakes, tears and joy. We design a place where life can be lived happily and […]

Spending a lot of time at home this summer has me dreaming of all the ways I can welcome fall in my new townhouse.  Don’t get me wrong, I love summer and have really enjoyed the sunshine, picnics and kayaking on the lake.  But as the crisp morning air has returned to Pennsylvania, my mind […]

Moving to a smaller home and decluttering a lifetime of belongings is hard. So hard. We were recently put to the task and helped a longtime client turn a new living space into a loving home for her mother. The emotional impact of moving can be overwhelming whether it is nearby or across state lines. […]

The most important objective in interior design is to enhance our everyday experiences within the environment we live, work and play.  Taking into consideration basic design elements is important, but paying close attention to scale and proportion will give you a home that is warm, balanced and inviting. What is Scale? According to the Interior […]

When our good friends, Bonnie and Tom, invited my husband and I to visit them in Maine, we jumped at the chance. Although we have traveled extensively throughout the country, neither of us had been to Maine. I knew we were in for a real treat.   Bonnie began going to Maine with her dad and […]

Before we can create “atmosphere” in our homes, we must begin with style. Style is achieved through a set of basic features, design techniques and elements of furniture, lighting and accessories that, when combined, create harmony.  Style is individualistic and, most importantly, should reflect who you are. What is your style?  Keep reading to find […]

Many people feel challenged with how to decorate their homes. Most of the time, they become overwhelmed by decisions or repeated mistakes, which stop them dead in their tracks. Fear no more! Here is a simple secret that will keep you moving forward. The only thing you need to remember is the rule of three. […]

The focal point is one of the most fundamental elements in interior design. As a writer at Fresh Home once said, “Put simply, it’s the star of the room.” It is the spot where your eyes should land when you enter the room. It is the central area for which you build the rest of […]

One of the most beautiful design showrooms we have ever seen was from  Sherrill Furniture at High Point Market in North Carolina. They have a furniture line called Mr. and Mrs. Howard, which was created by James Michael Howard, and it was exquisite! We were so enamored by what we saw that our designer, Jennifer,  […]