HGTV Green Home
April 28, 2010Eco Friendly,Insider InfoEco friendly,Green,HGTV Green Home,NY Spaces
Before I get to the HGTV Green home, I need to thank Nicole Haddad from New York Spaces for the article on the Kristin Drohan Collection on the…
High Point Update Sping 2010
April 25, 2010Insider Info,Cool Items,Suzanne KaslerHickory Chair,Dovetail,Global Views,Howard Miller,Kristin Drohan Collection,New Product Reviews,Thomas O'Brien,Ty Pennington
I'm back after a long week launching my furniture line at High Point market while trying to still be a buyer and shop my current accounts.…
New Before and Afters
April 11, 2010BlogHickory Chair,Kristin Drohan Collection,Candace Olsen,Crypton
This past Monday my fabulous photographer, Bob Narod did these two shoots in Northern Virgina. I think my clients and Bob do a pretty…
Free Advice Friday... Fabrics in Red, Gold, and Green
April 8, 2010Free Advice FridayRobert Allen
A reader comments: Hi Kristin, Wondering if you have any favorite fabrics that would look good with yellow golds, greens and reds. I need…
Lack of Posts
March 31, 2010Follow Along With Me,Insider InfoRobert Allen,Arteriors Home,Dockside,Minutes Matter,The Kristin Drohan Collection
I first must apologize for the lack of recent and regular posts. It has been bat crap nutters in my life lately both personally and…
Kitchen Style 2010
March 14, 2010Insider InfoBarry Dixon,granite,kitchen,NKBA,Paula Grace,wood floors
Recently, the I received the 2010 kitchen style report in my Profiles magazine from the National Kitchen and Bath Assc. Every year they survey…
New online Mags...What do you think?
With the recent demise of many of our favorite shelter mags, a crop of new online replacements has surfaced. Are you reading?…
My Favorite Paint Colors
February 22, 2010Sherwin Williams,Benjamin Moore,great paint colors,My Favorite Decorating Toolsneutrals
I get asked about paint colors a lot. I thought I'd share my favorite paint colors with you. First, I 'll share a little…
Free Advice Friday...Bedside Sconce Placement
February 12, 2010Free Advice Fridaybedside sconces,placement
A reader writes: Hi Kristin, I love your blog and look forward to each new post. You are always full of wonderful information. I just bought some…
NKBA 2010 Kitchen Design Finalists... What's your fav?
February 9, 2010BlogNKBA,Kitchens
The National Kitchen and Bath Association has posted the 12 finalists for their 2010 competition. There are some really…
Hide Rugs... Timeless? Of course!
The other day, I finally received some Angora hides I'd ordered at the fall High Point market. I initially intended to use them for my…
What's Next After the Style Evaluation?
January 24, 2010Follow Along With Me,Insider InfoMinutes Matter,space plan,Style
Sorry for the lack of recent posts. I've been swamped with a couple new projects. When I'm in the beginning stages of a…
What's Your Style?
January 10, 2010Insider Infocolor,fabrics,metal,style test,wood
Last week I had a long "to do" list. I had lots of client orders to place, two big presentations, a new client meeting, and my…
Happy New Year!
I made it! It was touch and go, shopping Christmas Eve day for last minute gifts and my daughter's Christmas Eve…
2010 Color of the Year
I know in my last post I was dreaming of a White Christmas. Who knew that was going to equate to several inches a few days later. How…
I'm Dreaming of a White... and Black Christmas
I'm not going to lie. I'm seriously in the weeds with holiday tasks. The gift shopping is only half done. The cards…
Where do the extra guests sleep?
December 15, 2009Eco Friendly,Insider InfoEco friendly,air mattress sofa beds,daybed,Hickory Chair,sofa-bed
Are you gearing up for visitor's arrival in the next few days? I know I am. This is the first house I've lived in since…
Holiday Tables... Which one do you like Best?
We are in the thick of it now. Decorating, entertaining, attending holiday parties, gift shopping, and card sending are all in high…
Peacock Decor Everywhere
Lately, I've noticed that Peacock stuff is popping up more and more in my vendor catalogs. Here is a sampling. Peacock Rug from…
Attention Bloggers! Do you get stuff for FREE?
December 2, 2009BlogHickory Chair,bloggers,Boston Globe,Proctor and Gamble
Man, I do not like returning from vacations. I did not do any work for six days including checking email. It was really nice while it…
Happy Thanksgiving!
November 24, 2009Follow Along With Me
I'm headed off to Florida to spend Thanksgiving with my parents and brother. I'm feeling very thankful these days. We are…
Free Advice Friday...How to Pick Good Upholstery
November 19, 2009Free Advice Friday,Insider Info
I so often get asked why one sofa is $995 and another $3500. Well there is a reason. Fortunately, I will be able to…
Boulevard Interior Design In the Press
November 17, 2009BlogHickory Chair,Concord Journal,Press
Okay, it is almost 10PM, and I've been on my computer over 8 hours today. I wanted to complete a post, so I headed…
Hickory Chair University..More Evidence of Blue
November 15, 2009Insider InfoEco friendly,Hickory Chair,sofa-bed,Blue,casegoods,Sustainable Furnishings Council
It has been so crazy lately. I'm still recovering from my trip last week to Northern Va and North Carolina. I have tons to…
More High Lights
November 5, 2009Follow Along With MeAidan Gray,Cisco Brothers,Haute House,High Point Market,J Douglas,linen,Palecek,Peyton Home,Robert Allen,Sherwin Williams,Van Guard
I have so much going on right now and there is so much to write about from Market. Tonight, I have several dozen clients of a local realty…
New Before and After
November 1, 2009Eco FriendlyEco friendly,Hickory Chair,Bouevard Eco Upholstery,Candice Olsen,Surya,sustainable
As promised here is a project I recently finished in Va. I want to point out that even with a modest budget you can get completely custom…
High Lights continued...
In addition, to the Gray and Orange combo there were a lot of neutrals. Out of the sea of neutrals I saw a "new" Blue…
Highpoint High Lights...Gray and Orange was the Most Ubiquitous Color Combo
Ashley, nailed it a full 18 minutes before Melanie. Send me your info so I can send you the book. Congrats! Yes, Gray with a pop…
High Point Highlights 1 & Margaret Russell signed Elle Decor Book Give Away
Well, I'm back. It has been quite the trip. After spending Sunday through Wednesday at High Point, I then headed to Northern…
Free Advice Friday... Mixing Kitchen Cabinetry
Before I get down to the post I want to thank Kristi at Addicted to Design for the free Premier Listing in their Interior Designer Directory. …
Pantone's Color Forecast 2010
I recently received Pantone's color report for 2010. Although, I don't decorate according to color trends, I still find the…
Free Advice Friday - Working With an Interior Designer or Decorator
I frequently get asked about how hiring an Interior Designer/Decorator works. Since there isn't an industry standard, it must…
Curtains or Drapes... According to Miles Redd, it's curtains
Recently, I've noticed in both the shelter mags and my trade mags the deliberate use of curtains instead of drapes when referring to window…
Free Advice Friday window valances
October 1, 2009Free Advice Friday
Stephanie, over at A Fine House recently blogged about finally obtaining some new fabric for some window valances. Here is her story.……
Gearing Up for High Point Market
September 27, 2009Eco Friendly,Insider InfoEco friendly,Suzanne Kasler,Tebow,Thom Filicia
I can't believe it is time again for our semi-annual buying trip to High Point, NC in a couple of weeks. I received my buyers pass…
Free Advice Updating Chests and Chairs
September 24, 2009Free Advice Friday
These days I have a hard time keeping up with all the blogs I enjoy reading. I really like it when other designers have enough…
6 Things That Make Me Happy
I was tagged by my friend Paula Grace, of Paula Grace Designs to write a post about six things that make me happy. I have to tell you that…
Free Advice Friday - Arranging Artwork and Pictures
September 17, 2009Free Advice Friday
I had a reader email with a question on how to arrange her artwork and pictures. She had recently moved (can totally relate)…
Design Star- Winging it Gets the Win
I know I predicted that Antonio would win but that wasn't because I thought he should. I think HGTV needs to stop calling…
Sneak Peak - Before and Afters
September 13, 2009Follow Along With MeBefore and After,Eco- upholstery
Today I'm participating in Blue Monday at Smiling Sally since the pics contain one of my colors, Blue and Met Monday at Between Naps on the…
Free Advice - Difficult Drapery
September 10, 2009Free Advice Friday
This reader wrote: Pictures for you! Hi! We emailed last week. Thank you so much for agreeing to help me with my…
Design Star... Didn't see that coming
My family and I have just returned from a much needed vacay to Cape Cod. We were finally able to catch our breaths and get some R &…
Free Advice Friday - Kitchen advice
I recently received this request I had a flood in my home and now have zero time to make decisions on my kitchen. I am getting new kitchen cabinets…