Category Archives: A Few of My Favorite Things

Sunday Thoughts – Finding Design Inspiration While At The Beach On Cape Cod

A designer’s mind is ALWAYS designing

I am passionate about window treatments, as if you didn’t already know that.  I love this business so much, even after 30 years, that I manage to find inspiration for my unique designs in the most unusual places.

Most of the time the weekend does not mean I leave my projects behind.  My mind is constantly going through the Rolodex of current, perspective and past custom window treatment projects.

Designing window treatments brings me lots of JOY

We’ve escaped to Cape Cod for one last weekend before our daughter heads back to college.  As many of you know it has been a very eventful summer for our family.  Our son moved into his first house and our daughter had major surgery.  She is feeling far better than any of us imagined.  Check out Amy’s Back.

Taking time to do nothing often brings everything into perspective.

Sitting at the beach is total relaxation for me.  My mind is free to wander.  It is in this nothingness that everything I look at inspires a design for a window treatment. Designing is more like child’s-play than work.

Hard sand at low tide makes a great drawing board

The tiniest of pure white seashells stand out among the grains of sand.

A sprig, if that’s what it’s called, of seaweed dances and sways with the incoming waves.

Adding in the motifs of the fabric to the window treatment sketch in the sand.

Boat/dock lines inspired the decorative trim along a valance.

Materials

Ocean blue and sandy beige beach themed fabrics will be used to create a beach themed window treatment.

See the design in the studio for this project.

Check back in a few days to see the completed design in my Cape Cod clients beach house.

I’m heading back to dip my toes in Cape Cod Bay

Happy Weekend!

XOXO

What do you think about when it’s time for rest and relaxation?  Where do you get your inspiration from?  I would love to hear from you.  Please leave a comment below.

Having a hard time being inspired by anything when it comes to decorating your house?  I can help you uncover the simple hidden treasures to make your house into the home you love to live in.  Contact me today.

Which Collection Would You Choose?

Upholstery Choices

I’m working with a client on selecting fabric for upholstery on four sofas, yes 4!  It is in a large gathering room of a church where meetings and receptions are held. A fifth sofa has already been upholstered in a rich burgundy red velvet.

We could really use your help.  There are seven collections to choose from.  Which is your favorite?  Please leave a comment and let us know what YOUR choice would be.

The room is anchored by this stunning oriental carpet that combines colors and patterns flawlessly. The large center field is the blue.

Fabric

So many fabric possibilities to choose from

Fabric

Fabric choices from a different perspective

Collection 1

Let’s call this Collection 1

Collection 2

Collection 2 brings out the softer colors, maybe pair it with a soft green velvet

Collection 3-Jewel tones

Collection 4-Golds, green and blue

Collection 5

Collection 6 is more vibrant blues, greens and golds

Collection 7- Richer tones

Fabrics

Choices, choices, choices….What colors and patterns would you choose?

Now it’s your turn to choose. Leave a comment below. Remember to check back later to see if your collection is the same as the client.

Thanks for your help.  Any of these collections will be fabulous for this stately room!

XOXO

Marie

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Happy Weekend – A Peek At My Home

Sharing a few of my favorite things

The weekend is here!  I hope you are enjoying this beautiful summer.

In my home, I like to change-up the decorating so there is a bit of the season in every corner.

Summer Inspiration In Our Powder Room

I LOVE…

  • Fun little inspiring books
  • Decorative cookie packages – it’s all about the packaging right?
  • Framed note card by my favorite artist - Karen North Wells
  • Small sac of lavender from another designers trip to France
  • Glass sea turtle – a gift from my husband
  • Favorite yellow flowers
  • A sleeping fairy – a gift from my daughter – summer is about taking the time to dream

 How about you, do you display the things you love about the summer?

Happy Weekend!

XOXO

What are some of your favorite things?  I would love to hear from you.  Just leave a comment below.

What?  You don’t have any favorite things about your house?  I can help you uncover the simple hidden treasures to make your house into the home you love to live in.  Contact me today.