Chaletmomma

Friends as many know I was working 2-3 days a week for an Interior Design firm from November 2024 until June 2025 and I loved it. This was in addition to my own Chaletmomma Designs clients. In June we had a family meeting looking a multiple factors most especially our son’s summer schedule for hockey goalie clinics and high school training and we knew I needed to be available to chauffeur him to these events. If you have young kiddos you may think life will be easier - and there’ll be less demanding of your time as they become independent but, actually friends the demands simply morph. Please don’t think I’m complaining I’m blessed to focus my attention on family, the Chalet and my business Chaletmomma Designs.

This is a long winded way of saying once a month I’ll be going on a excursion - a shopping trip and lunch with a bestie. Freeing our time on weekends to be family-centric.

Thursday September 18th we visited The Country Mile in Morristown’s Harding Township. Our first stop was Baby Crossing and The Depot Gift Shop located at 980 Mt. Kemble Road. Both stores have wonderful offerings!

Next was the Big Green Barn at 912 Mt. Kemble Road to see my longtime friend Susan Brierly-Bush. I always loving visiting her and seeing her latest finds. Kristin purchased a set of amazing bowls for her kitchen.

Next we visited The Candy Shop of Harding and The Ginger Jar both at 1007 Mt. Kemble Road. I came home with Dark Chocolate nonpareils from Steve and a beautiful chinoiserie dishtowel and paper napkins from Michelle.

Our last shopping stop was The Bargain Box located at 1117 Mt. Kemble Road.

Lastly we enjoyed a delicious lunch was Washington House located at 55 S. Finley Avenue, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920

If you’re anywhere close I highly recommended the Country Mile and all the wonderful retailers who make this spot such a must visit. Til next time be well and I’ll see you over on Instagram.

Planning a room layout and sourcing pieces for a client is one of the most enjoyable aspects of my job. This week I’m sharing a Teenage Boy Design. I concentrated on Blues, Greys and Driftwood tonality of wood and brought in Brass accents. I had to use this cool side table with a built in charging station. Design is all about understanding the use of a space and bringing it to Life!

I sourced elements as a design professional others as a consumer through - All Modern, Amazon, Crate & Barrel, Ikea, Pottery Barn Kids, Raymour & Flanigan, Target, Visual Comfort, Wayfair and West Elm.

Bed: West Elm - Kids Avalon Corner Storage Bed - with two headboards I created a corner bed for my son a few years ago using two headboards. Seeing this offered in the marketplace now is wonderful and with storage - perfection!
Sheets: Target - Printed Pattern Percale Sheet
Comforter: Target - Box Stitch Microfiber Kids' Quilt
Light: Visual Comfort - Light Armed Sconce
Mirror: All Modern - Sabine Metal Rounded Rectangle Mirror
Nightstand: Pottery Barn Kids - Collins Side Table with Charging Station
Basketball Speaker: Target - GEMS Basketball Novelty Speaker
Dresser: Raymour & Flanigan - Fremont Chest
Chair: Ikea - Morabo Armchair
Bookcase: Crate & Barrel - Keane 40" Driftwood Storage Bookcase
Desk: Wayfair - Computer Desk With Led Lights & Power Outlets
Desk Chair: Wayfair - Faux Leather Swiveling PC & Racing Game Chair
Rug: West Elm - Elongated Checkered Tile Rug
Throw Pillows: Ikea
Round Pillow: West Elm - Bearaby Cotton Hugget Pillow
Pillow: Target - All Sports Decorative Throw Pillow
Neon Light: Amazon - Neon Hockey Wall Sign
Lego Art: Lego - Van Gogh Starry Night
Art: Etsy - Basketball Hoop
Floor Lamp: Target - Brightech Leaf Modern Dimmable Swing Arm
Drapery Hardware: West Elm - Elyse Rounded Adjustable Blackout Curtain Rod
Draperies: West Elm - Bark Texture Jacquard Blackout Curtains
Art: Etsy - Basketball Hoop