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I’m often asked, “what’s the most important

I’m often asked, “what’s the most important thing to look for in a home?” LIGHT! To me, natural, sun drenching, bright, beautiful light is so important! It’s something you absolutely can’t recreate or add to a home. It has to be there. I love big, bold windows that let the light pour into a space.

This week I’m helping a client look for a home in Boston. So light is up there on the must-have list, because you can fix almost anything else. The other two big things are the kitchen and the closets. Gotta have plenty of space for bags and shoes.

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Every home needs a library. Or actually, a space t

Every home needs a library. Or actually, a space that serves many functions. A space like this that is warm and inviting, a place to relax, or work, or entertain, a room that feels like home. So creating a place where the owners can play games, watch a movie or even work was ideal for this young family. I think it feels elevated and inviting all at the same time which I love.

A lounge in the making! This historic home has man

A lounge in the making! This historic home has many amazing spaces and this room is truly special. Lots of natural light and a unique sort of octagonal shape. We wanted the wallpaper to be the main driver of the design. @degournay hand painted these branches to fit the space so no limb, flower or bird is cut. It creates a magnificent effect. And of course we needed some leopard elements (my favorite) I can’t wait to get the furniture installed here too. Stay tuned for that!

Historic homes are some of my favorite homes to st

Historic homes are some of my favorite homes to style. I love a property that is full of rich history and character. The client’s personal style can dictate how you merge classic and modern elements. I always say the interior of a home needs to match the exterior but that doesn’t mean you can’t use modern details in an older home. In fact, sometimes brining both vintage pieces with modern decor creates the most dramatic impact. A home should always feel collected.

This primary suite is incredible and I really wanted the bed to be the main feature. Too bad @hermes no longer sells fabrics. They were stunning.

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For the love of leopard… and all the other custo

For the love of leopard… and all the other custom details that go into creating a space. From custom drapes to painted floors- we did it all in our sunroom. Yes, these floors are actually hand painted. 👀See more in Stories.

From paint to wallpaper and all the little details

From paint to wallpaper and all the little details. A lot went into creating this space. We wanted something unique, something inviting and full of character where we could entertain or just hangout. Bobby and I both love green so we started there and I knew we wanted chinoiserie notes. I often pull design inspiration from fabrics, this room was that way. The color and details of these beautiful chairs gave me tons to play with in the rest of the space. The tented effect might be my favorite design choice in this space. Or maybe the draperies. But I’ll save that for another day.

The room we get asked about most! Our sunroom was

The room we get asked about most! Our sunroom was an addition. When you entertain everyone always wants to congregate in the kitchen but it’s not an ideal space to talk and socialize. We added this space to give us more room to host and it’s become so much more than that. Now sometimes we eat dinner in here, we read and relax and of course, entertain.

Our living room redesign is complete. What started

Our living room redesign is complete. What started with inspiration from a beautiful teal throw from Cartier lead to beautiful drapes, new seating and reupholstering a sofa with a fabric we fell in love with over 20 years ago. The impact is incredible and we just love how it all came together.

See the original space in my story.

Travel is good for the soul and the spirit. And cr

Travel is good for the soul and the spirit. And creativity. Feeling refreshed and rejuvenated after a wonderful trip to Europe. The food, the views and every experience was so incredible. I’m taking inspiration from several places we visited and beyond excited to utilize these ideas on upcoming projects. From color and texture to art and fabric, there is just so much rich history and design to enjoy. We had a truly wonderful trip!

My clients daughter said, “sassy Todd is famous.

My clients daughter said, “sassy Todd is famous.” Hahaha. Not famous but thank you, Graham. 😂😍

I had to share some beautiful stills of this space

I had to share some beautiful stills of this space after posting about it Monday. The details in this room are some of my favorites. Hand painted @degournay wallpaper. The magnificent bed is upholstered in a teal silk velvet, made by @alfonsomarinahome . The bed covers are in a hand painted pink linen with butterfly motif and soft pink silk drapes. More of this stunning property is coming soon.

One of my favorite bedrooms! It’s so stunning an

One of my favorite bedrooms! It’s so stunning and all the details came together perfectly.

The primary suite was built around a hand painted @degournay wallpaper. The magnificent bed is upholstered in a teal silk velvet, made by @alfonsomarinahome. The bed covers are in a hand painted pink linen with butterfly motif and soft pink silk drapes. See more of this room on my story.

Time for a dining room tour. This space is really

Time for a dining room tour. This space is really special. We did a ton of custom design in this room from the wallpaper to the carpet and then dramatic custom draperies that give the room a truly stunning accent. We used neutral tones complimented with beautiful soft pinks and blues throughout the entire home and I think it worked very well to create a warm, welcoming feel.

White beds always look fresh. And they go with an

White beds always look fresh. And they go with any color palette. We used a beautiful blue as our feature color throughout the room. Having a bright, white foundation is a simple way to do to create a clean look.

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From the walls to the china I love helping my clie

From the walls to the china I love helping my clients with every detail of their home. I think keeping a consistent design and aesthetic to all of the features in a home makes it feel more complete. It’s the tiny details that can really make the biggest impact. I feel that having beautiful china elevates the meal, even if you don’t entertain (but especially if you do). Bobby and I are always complimented on our dishware and tablescapes, I think beautiful dining pieces elevate the collected, layering approach and just adds so much to a space… and events.

A little more of this stunning property. We drew i

A little more of this stunning property. We drew inspiration from the deco period since the home was built then. I always say the exterior of the home should always match the interior. I absolutely love the beautiful soft tones in this space and the drama of the black @chesneysusa fireplace. But, there’s also the stunning fabrics on the chairs. It all just came together perfectly. What’s your favorite?

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Let’s take a tour of one of our favorite project

Let’s take a tour of one of our favorite projects. This stunning property has so much charm and character and we absolutely love the color palette we used here.

What to wear to a day full of meetings? This! Some

What to wear to a day full of meetings? This! Something professional but a little fun. Can we all just take a moment for the shoes? They were the star of the show today.

As summer comes to and end and we make plans for t

As summer comes to and end and we make plans for the holiday weekend we are reflecting on some incredible homes and outdoor spaces we have had the privilege of working on. This beauty is truly one of our favorites and we are headed back here next week. Stay tuned to learn more about this stunning property.

Custom, custom, custom. From the fabrics to the ca

Custom, custom, custom. From the fabrics to the carpet this room was specifically created for my incredible client. We will talk about the fabulous custom rug later (stay tuned) but today it’s all about this dreamy bedroom. The bed is the focal point— we used a muted pink tone throughout the entire space to make it the perfect retreat for my clients. Custom pieces from @hickorychair, @highlandhousefurniture and fabric from @schumacher1889