I have 3 sisters. Two with whom I grew up. And one 14 years younger. My baby sister, Lizzy. The one I dressed in a tiny letter sweater and took cheerleading with me (yes, I was once a cheerleader). The one who ran through my college freshman dorm, charming (and ...
Read MoreBedroom Makeover, Step-by-step
This began as an act of kindness for a friend. Erin Cononie of Damsel in Distress Vintage (one of our temporary dealers who’ll be at Chartreuse & co for Market Days, April 15-17) took on the exciting task of completely redesigning her friend’s bedroom. While you can see that the ...
Read MorePaint Color – 3 essentials you need to know
If you know me or have been reading this blog for any time at all, you probably are aware that I’m a bit color-obsessed. I love how color changes with its environment and lighting. Few things give me as much pleasure as the impact of a fresh coat of paint ...
Read MoreStarter Home Decorating – Before & After
LIVING ROOM BEFORE: LIVING ROOM AFTER: Though the book case is not available, you can purchase anything else in this room Feb 19-21 at Chartreuse & co. STUDY BEFORE: STUDY AFTER: DINING ROOM BEFORE: MASTER BEDROOM BEFORE: MASTER BEDROOM AFTER: When I walked into the house this morning I had ...
Read MorePantone Color of the Year 2016 [how-to use them!]
New Year = New Color from that arbiter of tones: Pantone. This year’s Color of the Year is actually 2 colors: Rose Quartz & Serenity. Clearly Pantone sees a return to a softer, subtler palette. I love how they play off each other, and work so comfortably with gold. Take ...
Read MoreThanksgiving Table in 5 steps
Thoroughly clean and polish your table’s surface; this is your chance to really show it off. Choose a runner that covers about 1/3 of your table width. I like nubby, textural ones like this European linen. The effect is stunning against the polished wood of your table. You can barely ...
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