… or sweet… or tranquil… or sophisticated… or cheerful… or sporty… (felt like I was naming off Spice Girls or the 7 Dwarfs for a second there…)

Summer is an awesome time to paint. But when contemplating the options feels a bit like counting stars in the night sky, it’s no wonder that many are overwhelmed with the thought of it. Regardless of whether you love or hate to paint, color can have a remarkable affect on us - not just psychologically but physiologically.

Few people realize that color affects our mood, our appetite, even how well we are able to concentrate or relax in a space. Literally, color can make or break a room. Need I also mention that 1 in 10 men are also color blind?

Because color can be so complicated, and because I know the difference the right color can make, a color consultation is one of my favorite services I offer. I love being able to work with someone for what could be as little as an hour, and be able to provide them with peace of mind and confidence that they will love their color selection.

Is there a painting project on your To Do list this summer? Call or write today to schedule your consultation.

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Spring is officially here. Whether or not we still have 2′ of snow in New England is another subject…. If you’re wondering what is trending for Spring 2014, read on.

From fashion to your front door, sticky sweet pastels are in bloom this spring. Rather than committing an entire room to this trend, I’m probably more likely to invest in a cute top or colorful shoes. But that is just me. This palette works well for many, especially blond hair/blue eye “spring” homeowners. Know what I mean?

Stay tuned for more trends to follow!

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For the last several months I have been busy with a very special project. In this situation, we are updating the old farmhouse my client grew up in. First on the To Do List: redesign the bedrooms for two little girls (ages 9 and 7). This was a fun and unique opportunity for me to play in the world of COOL and CUTE. Here are couple snapshots for your viewing pleasure.

But the fun doesn’t stop there! The 2nd floor hall and dual stairways received a major transformation as well. Stay tuned for more images to follow.

Be still my heart. I have a MAJOR thing for Chesterfield sofas. They are classic, sophisticated, textural, versatile, awesome, fantastic, wonderfulness. Seriously. I can barely think. This is a problem.

Of course you don’t have to take my word for it. See for yourself!

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It’s been raining for what seems like forever. I realize the earth and flowers really need it, but come ON! Perhaps I’m just operating on a bit of short fuse from an intense week. Gotta love growth.

To lighten the mood, here are some cute, happy, fun things from Pinterest-land. Happy weekend!

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Hello and welcome! Great to have you back :) Next to be featured is a color that has made quite an impression on me. So much so, that I even went so far as to include it in my business name! That’s right, you guessed it: Purple.

Purple, or Violet, is known to embody passion, drama, artistry, spirituality, opulence, determination, independence, wisdom, intrigue, and wit. Feast your eyes on these delicious images:

As a woman in her early 30s, it should come as no surprise that many of my friends/ acquaintances are taking the next step in adulthood and becoming parents. Very exciting!

One benefit to working with a designer, is having a friend to see you through life’s many changes. A relationship that may start with a nursery can develop into finishing off the basement to create a playroom, or adding a bathroom to manage a house full of teenagers.

Here’s a super cute kid’s room I just whipped up

Now a couple months into another NH winter and I’m ready for color. In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, I thought it would be fun to play with these firey hues. Enjoy!

While innocently perusing pages of Facebook, I was quickly distracted by an advertisement for DecorDreamHome.com. Since I’m such a sucker for beautiful things, I couldn’t help but investigate further. The pillows! The accessories! Very exciting…

Spring is just around the corner — and not a moment too soon. After another dreary New England winter, I have a serious craving for color. Delicate and subtle shades are all well and good, but right now I want bold, delicious, breath-taking color. Below are a few designs to help shake those winter blues. Enjoy!

Shown are images from Domino and desiretoinspire.blogspot.com - love them!