Living along the South Jersey Shore + being obsessed with the local island real estate {to the point of getting my real estate license} I have seen a lot of good, a lot of bad + a TON of really ugly. With most beach houses in this area being a personal vacation home or income property {or both} they tend …
The New Traditional, A Modern Take On Classic Style
Confused by the title? That’s OK…I’ll clarify. One of the big buzz words or terms in interior design lately has been “New Traditional”. Although I don’t consider it a new concept, I do love the fact that it’s bringing the blending of old + new items into the mainstream. This is a style that I think everyone can appreciate + …
Friday Five: Elements of a Relaxing Master Bedroom
Want to make your master bedroom the perfect place to recharge?
All-American Style: Home Edition
With July 4th being right around the corner I thought I’d dedicate a design piece to the first true American style house: The Federal style. These buildings embody classic American style and are common all along the Eastern seaboard from Massachusetts to Georgia; I have a thing for the historical architecture of the Northeast, especially. The symmetry and detail give …
How to Blend the Old + the New in Home Decor
For years it seems there has been this driving need for “newness” for people. Things go out dated so quickly in both home style + fashion and people seem to get restless for something newer, better, bigger. With the help of Instagram and Pinterest a “Keeping up With the Jones’” society has also evolved or rather become more prevalent. We …