On Decorating

Photograph credits: Bartlett, Apple Parish, and Susan Bartlett Crater. Sister: The Life of Legendary American Interior Decorator Mrs. Henry Parish II. St. Martin's Press, 2000. "It is only my eye that has helped me ....

A Serendipity Children's Room

What child doesn't like stars? Our best selling star print, Serendipity , makes everyone happy. I am thrilled to share my best tips for creating a playful, unique space featuring our favorite Serendipity print and a few coordinates to match....

Nursery Do's and Dont's

Decorating the nursery for your first child can be overwhelming to say the least! Below I will walk you through my nursery do’s and don'ts in hopes of helping you create your dream nursery. My...

A Porch That's Ready For Entertaining

Houses are meant to be places to both escape and to gather. Creating a space that serves both of these purposes is our goal. The majority of time together at our Summer House in Maine...

Using Floral Prints and Patterns in a Bedroom-- How to Layer Pattern on Pattern

How To Use Floral Prints and Patterns in a Bedroom--Layering Pattern on Pattern  My favorite room as a little girl was adorned with florals and overlapping patterns. The room, at our house in Maine was decorated...

How to figure out how many yards of fabric you need for your next project

*Please note: These calculations are approximate. We recommend using this chart for budgeting purposes only. In other words, we recommend that you consult your workroom before placing your final order.

Upholstery Guide

The goal of this guide is to teach you about the practical elements of upholstery. You can have much more fun with the style, shape, color, and pattern of your upholstery once you are better...

Lampshade Guide

Similar to pillows, lampshades should never be an afterthought. When thoughtfully considered, lampshades pack a lot of punch and add luxury and depth to your space. When selecting lampshades, it’s important to start by analyzing the...

Holiday Prep and the Joys of Gifting

New traditions. November has flown by and it's hard to believe the holidays are only a few weeks away. All things gift giving and holiday decorating are, of course, on the brain... A new-ish tradition...