I’m always delighted to receive photos from clients who are busting with excitement and pride in their newly decorated spaces. Here are excerpts from two such emails that I received this past week. Living Room In Progress – “The sofa just came and it is SO beautiful. We are trying out the arrangement you originally…
What a delightful surprise to receive in my email….
Turn high ledges into green spaces. A simple version of a living wall or green wall. Water from a step ladder or watering wand. Plants that don’t require frequent watering are ideal.
Build an all wood interior, put windows on only two sides, set it in the forest, raise the ceilings to 12 feet, and you’ve got a fabulous one of a kind home that would be extremely dark and gloomy if it weren’t for professional lighting design. It takes a whole lot of light fixtures to…
For a sophisticated update, add deep green and grey to the staple aqua and white bathroom. Of course, these colours will work beautifully in any room!
NOVEMBER 24, 2017 from Christina Mogk’s MECC Blog Post embrace the bold interiors of the pitch dark palette There’s no doubt that it takes real courage to use dark colours inside the home. They aren’t for the faint-hearted but when used well, they have the ability to completely transform a space. So take a deep…
A roundtable discussion on making the decision to downsize is happening at the Merritt Gibson Memorial Library on Thursday, October 19 at 2-4PM Find out what life is like in a cohousing community. Talk to people who downsized to something small. Ask about costs. Bring your questions and concerns. Refreshments provided. Free. Speakers: Carolyn Green,…
Consider the true cost of a sofa. A sofa priced under $1000 (unless it’s a great sale price) is likely made in the most toxic and least human-friendly way. Spend a little extra for a quality sofa so it won’t end up in the landfill in less than 5 years and affect your family and…
A room that’s too carefully coordinated, with all new or store-bought pieces, is very uninspiring. Make your home your narrative and let your personality should shine through.
We long for the restorative power of nature. We dream of a calmer, slower-paced way of living. Surrounding ourselves with soft, muted colour rests the eye and rests the spirit.