January 04, 2023

Scroll Stopping Spaces!

January 04, 2023/ Meryl

Anyone who’s familiar with Instagram understands the phrase Scroll-Stopping. Its a huge compliment when someone uses it in association with one of your images.

Friends as we start the new year I’m sharing some of my very favorite images. Those that resonate with me most - the ones I think what can I take away from this to incorporate into the Chalet this year - this year is the year I check off more items on my To Do List for around the house. I hope you enjoy these images maybe as much as I do!

Mantel walls: The wallpaper, art and furnishings tell beautiful story. Thinking about what different art do I want to display on the mantel or the Chimney wall.

Patterns: The mixing and layers are pleasing and not too much because your eyes find respite on the solid walls. I know I want to add a bit more pattern… with more pillows! hahaha or possibly a different ottoman? Years ago I spied a cool geometric black and white square table at a store and now its become a Unicorn. I know the livingroom is tight but, I have visions of that piece snugged up next to the Bergere’ Chair.

I’ve linked to Ruthie Jackson’s IG post of these stairs. This is my inspiration for the stair-hall leading to our basement.

India Holmes use of color below makes me itch to add more bright colors to that same space.

Color: This pink inside the shelves - what would I do with a wall of bookcases this is what I would do!

I continue to be drawn green. These bold walls in Eleanor’s home are delightful. My niece recently painted her bath a lovely bright green and if I can find the right shower curtain I will go for it.

Art: Your eyes seek the art in both of these differently designed spaces. Suellen Gregory is a designer of immense talent this moment in her home never ceases to make me smile. The art is fabulous and the pattern play.

The below space is a few homes ago for Michelle Adams but, I love the impact the art makes in a modestly furnished space.

This image incorporates so much. Art, Color, Pattern. I love it!

All these images make me think about paint, fresh art, adding more pattern. We’ve had Putnam Ivory on the walls since 2007. Yikes! 2023 is the year I repaint the first floor here at the Chalet. Should I carry English Channel from the kitchen throughout the first floor? or will I go with a warm white.

I wonder if I can get the chair from the corner of the basement redone in a blue and white faux bois or a geometric like this from Rebecca Atwood? Or watch YouTube videos and take the reupholstering or slip-covering myself? I have a sewing machine so my thoughts and scary feelings think slipcover but, who knows - the chair needs some serious help.

Should I add a painted detail or stencil to the wall by the coat closet - to make the entry feel more? I must finish the stair hall to the basement… so much my mind is whirring with ideas! :)

Linda

Rebecca Atwood

Friends as we start 2023 I’m wishing you a very Happy New Year. I hope you find what inspires you in the coming year! As always I’m grateful for your time. To read and comment on these posts or send me a DM through Instagram. Til next time be well!

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September 14, 2022

Dynamic Dwelling

September 14, 2022/ Meryl

If you caught my Instagram stories over the weekend than you saw images of my Mother-In-Laws home. Marge King-Porter is a extremely talented woman with an eye for design. Over the years she has designed window displays for retailers, rooms for Holiday Home Tours, designed and executed garden displays in her downtown of Warwick NY, run her own antiques business and most recently was a partner in a home staging and estate sale company.

In her spare time Marge has logged countless hours of volunteerism. Lending her talents to events for St. Anthony’s Hospital, Winslow’s Therapeutic Riding Center and the town of Warwick including Warwick in Bloom and Sunday October 2, 2022 will mark the return of Warwick Applefest which Marge has participated in for many years.

She has also been honored with the Outstanding Community Service Award by the Rotary. So friends you can see my Mother-in-law is quite a lady!

Over the last year Marge has embraced Black and White and it looks terrific! She took the cabinet below that was in tough shape painted it black and added wallpaper to the interior for a one-of-a-kind look!

Marge started the diningroom transformation by painted out the glass doors - which she treats as stationary windows. She followed by taking her paint brush to the pie safe and buffet cabinet.

The paint color is PM9-Black by Benjamin Moore. I love the tonality - it has a lot of blue in it to me and I just adore how the vintage pieces look in black.

Marge with Stan out at an event in Warwick

I love how Marge incorporates her love of vintage touches into her spaces and everything feels unique. Just like her!

I hope you’ve enjoyed this tour - I do love being able to share special people from my life with all of you. Til next week be well and I’ll see you over on Instagram.

July 06, 2022

Pretty Patriotic Palette

July 06, 2022/ Meryl

Hello friends - this weeks post is a simple one…I created the above for Instagram last summer. I love to share a grid of inspiring images every Friday.

@accidentallywesanderson
@mainehouseinteriors
@cameron_ruppert_interiors
@suellengregory
@katesmithinteriors
@dunesandduchess
@schumacher_boston @jdemsey
@abbyjacdesigns
@elliottinteriorsny
@tonybaratta
@lottiecole1
@m_m_interior_design

I hope these images spark some happy for you.

Did you enjoy the 4th - see any fireworks?

My whole life Fireworks have held an extra special meaning for me. When I was little and didn’t have a concept of time - I knew seeing fireworks meant my birthday was soon.

Sunday evening we were so fortunate to view them on the bay.

Last night we walked down to our high school. The show was terrific!