Liam's Lair Reimagined

Hi Friends I hope your Christmas was magical, fun and full of all the very best!

This week I’m trying to relax in-between my son’s hang out dates and starting his bedroom redo. Back in spring 2018 the space was completely revamped. We swapped french doors to the galerie for windows, changed the color story and added a desk. Click here to read.

Well here we are 3 + years later and it’s time for some much needed updates. Our son is now 10 and a larger bed has been ordered, we’re moving things around; pulling down art and he’s deciding what will and will not stay. I will share the completed space in a future post but, here is where we started.

June 2018

It’s a tight space and to maximize every inch Liam’s new bed will remain in it’s current location. Previously when we moved his bed into the corner we installed a bolster that hung on the wall with a cleat - this accomplishes a few things - it allows him to feel comfortable sitting against the wall, keeps him warm in the cold months and cooler in the warm months.

When I found this image of interior designer Liz Caan’s daughter’s room I knew this is what I wanted to emulate. I want to create a double headboard niche!

The headboards have been delivered and fingers crossed we’ll come as close as possible to the above inspiration.

The funnest thing we’re planning is a paint detail. Possibly a wall mural inspired by my Insta-pal Racheal Jackson - here are some inspirational images she’s created for clients that resonated with my son.

Liam is very creative and an artist. I really want his space to reflect the design and color choices he feels passionate about. We also love Carey & Johan color-blocking inspiration in this hotel room they designed for a client.

Diamond Stitched coverlet set

He already picked out new bedding in dark charcoal grey. As of today the color scheme will be grey, blues with hints of green and orange with the ceiling and walls remaining white. But, that could change depending on the paint detail we settle on.

Til next time friends be well.

Thank you all so much for being here! I wish you all blessings and joy in the coming year. Happy New Year!

CHALET CHRISTMAS 2021

A very Happy and Merry to you my friends. Today I’m sharing this years Christmas Decor. With each year I find I take away less of my everyday design elements - preferring to weave the baubles, greenery, nutcrackers, stars and other festive touches in with my existing decor.

Welcome!

Our tree is filled with a lifetime of mementos.

Here’s a peek at the Diningroom.

The Sunporch boasts some colorful touches.

The skate stockings and blowmolds live upstairs in the hall.

If you follow along on Instagram and I certainly hope you do… you may have viewed by Gift Wrapping Tutorial. Here’s a pretty gift I can’t wait to share!

I am really pleased with how the Chalet looks and feels this holiday season.

Cheers and Thank you as always for taking your precious time to be here!

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Wishing you all very Merry and Blessed Christmas!

Lovely Loo Redo!

In April I unveiled the latest incarnation of our only bath here at the Chalet.

Let’s back up for a minute and go back to where we started.

2018

2019

Here we are in 2018 and 2019 white walls a blue striped terry cloth curtain and a lot of beachy photographs and art from Chatham, MA and Ocean City, NJ.

May 2020

Skip to May 2020 the space received a pink refresh with a curtain and towels.

In November 2020 I went back to my white and blue palette. I removed the extensive gallery wall and gave the space a fresh coat of white paint, installing art with a Parisian flavor and this pretty new patterned shower curtain.

November 2020

This lasted 6 months… when I wrote about this space in January I stated: During the past 10 months while at home many of us have made changes, we’ve painted, we’ve bought new pieces and redecorated our spaces - because either we were finally able to settle on what we wanted or out of boredom.

April 2021

Well friends I think I knew all along I wanted color - it just took me a while to get there - even people in the world of interiors have trouble at times - I wanted blue and Sky Blue by Benjamin Moore did the trick. I simply adore it and I love that it doesn’t match one of the blues in the curtain - because

A. it would have been too dark and B. what’s the fun in that!

I still love this curtain and it feels sophisticated to me but, to be honest I spied a gorgeous fabric that now has me dreaming of blue with green!😆.

I’m loving this James McNeill Whistler in the mix - previously it was in the principal bedroom as was the lovely floral. It was fun shifting pieces and seeing them with a fresh eye; in addition I recently ordered this signed Tiger in a Top Hat print from Harrogate House Interiors of London. I do love tigers and he adds just the right touch of whimsy!

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Thanks for indulging me once again in sharing the latest updates to the most used space in the Chalet! Til next time thanks for being here and stay safe!