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Walking Dunes, Hamptons, NY

One special place that we like to visit is the Walking Dunes, in Napeague, Montauk, NY. They are named this not because you are allowed to walk on them, but because the wind and natural elements change the configuration of the dunes constantly.

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Jaqui B. ~ Croton-On-Hudson, NY

“Denise did a wonderful job with our blank-slate basement. She worked with the contractor to develop the design of the space which included a playroom, bathroom, media room, kitchenette/bar area, gym and storage…”

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Artist: Spiro Lyon Glass

Spiro Lyon Glass was founded by Jacqueline Spiro and Lee Lyon, glass artists who have been working with hot glass since 1989. Many of the unique glass pieces they produce are large, thick cast glass panels for use as interior and exterior decorative and architectural elements.

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Nina A. ~ Rye, NY

“Denise did the entire interior of my house. She had wonderful ideas and great resources. But what makes her a winner in my book is her ability to listen and deliver above and beyond what you asked for. I highly recommend her services…”

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Michelle C. ~ Ossining, NY

“Denise did my window treatments on the entire first floor of my house (family room, eat in, kitchen, laundry, formal living room and office). The fabric options she guided me through look great, and she was very quick to bring alternatives to the table when our original choices were no longer available. Her recommendations for styles of treatments were dead-on and my rooms look amazing now!”

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Artist: Arms & Barnes, Unique Tables

This sister design team, offers furniture designs that are a marriage of new and old, urban and rural. Every piece of furniture begins with a unique element, which is hand crafted into its new life. Antique grill-work created for the function of yesterday: crafted into an end table of today…

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Artist: Paul Stover, Woodwork

Paul Stover is one of the local Colorado artists. He has an amazing studio deep in the mountains in Glenwood Springs and creates custom furniture pieces in ‘old world’ wood working techniques…

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High Point Market: Trends Report for 2013

Just got back from the Fall Market in High Point, N.C. 2012 and what a great trip…So many new products and so much to see! Here is the long anticipated Trends Report for 2013 with photos. Now you can make your decorating plans for the New Year!

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Robin A. ~ Croton-On-Hudson, NY

“Denise helped us finish a family/living room. Her suggestions and follow-through took the two rooms to a new level. Her taste is impeccable but she also really listened to us regarding our needs and style preferences. We couldn’t be happier with the end result…”

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Ellen O., Cortlandt Manor, NY

“My new kitchen that Denise and her team helped me with, gives the term “people gravitate to the kitchen” a whole new meaning. It is so beautiful that you don’t want to leave it!”

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Victoria R. ~ Briarcliff Manor, NY

“Denise helped me create the Master Bedroom Suite of my dreams. We spent time together discussing what I envisioned and then her experience and creativity helped pull everything together. She is a true professional. She has great insight and wonderful ideas. I would highly recommend her and will be using her again…”

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Bed White & Blue

July 4th is considered the start of summer, but you don’t need the holiday to enjoy this custom upholstered bed and bedding in red, white & blue! The headboard fabric is in a vibrant red with small white stars. The reversible duvet has thick stripes on one side, and a blue knit weave on the other. Perfect for the tween-to-teen youth.

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Storm King Art Center

Storm King Art Center boasts rolling hills filled with unbelievable steel and abstract art sculptures. I chaperoned on a school class trip and was inspired and felt so at peace. The kids were amazed with the scale and beauty of these art forms set into the beautiful upstate NY landscape.

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The common element throughout is good design. There’s always a reason why an element is chosen for a certain place, whether it’s a colorful painting in a room or a specific fabric on a chair. There’s also a functionality to every item that is unique to each project’s solution. It’s sort of like an oversized jigsaw puzzle with a place and reason for each piece.

“Your rooms are like a painting. Each component is a brushstroke to create the whole picture. It’s magic every time!”