Danvers Design Show Sneak Peek ...In less than two weeks, I will be participating in a summer design show to benefit the Danvers Historical Society (above are a few pics from my design board). The event, Reflecting on Danvers History through Interior Design, is scheduled for July 11th through August 1st. General admission is just $1…
“Seaside glamour” at the Belle MerWhen my friend, Brenda, and I arrived at theBelle Mer in Newport, Rhode Island on Saturdayto attend an afternoon cocktail party hostedby her friend, Liz, this is what we saw ...An elegant palette of black andwhite dressed the grounds.Wide walkways paved with crushed shells led tocharming places to s…
Entertaining unexpected guests ...When unexpected guests arrive, be sure to makethem feel at home. Offer refreshments and a place to rest. Get to know each other better. Wish them well and thank them for coming.Have a great weekend!xoxo yvonne…
An evening in the garden ...A bold container garden by Tracy DrislaneLast week the Village Garden Club of Lynnfield held its year-end dinner event at the home of Tracy and Chris Drislane. Tracy, who is a garden club member, and Chris, who is a professional landscape designer and certified horticulturist {DesignScapes, Inc.} ha…
Preparing for summer of 2010T-shirt I designed for the graduating4th graders at my son’s schoolToday is the last day of school. Remember when the school year started and yellow was my favorite color? Today it is yellow and blue (our school colors).Let the “Summer of Fun 2010” begin ...Clearly Fish Pitcherfrom TargetBlue Strip…
Rugs as art + Saturday yard saleA carpet covered trunk from Landry & AcariDuring the North Shore Design Show held at the Wenham Museum in May, I was able to sit in on a number of design lectures that were scheduled over the course of the week. While in attendance, I took lots of notes (along with many snapshots) knowing that I wou…
