Apr 01

“Dear Noreen:
This is a big THANK YOU.  I just moved into my new home
…and the kitchen is a BIG HIT.
I admit to some nervousness during the kitchen planning process 
because all the decisions were made long distance… 
(but) my concerns proved unfounded. 
I am absolutely delighted with my cabinets and your work. 
I’d recommend you anytime.”
R. J. ********** / President, Connecticut Valley Homes

“Dear Noreen:

This is a big THANK YOU. I just moved into my new home

…and the kitchen is a BIG HIT.

I admit to some nervousness during the kitchen planning process

because all the decisions were made long distance…

(but) my concerns proved unfounded.

I am absolutely delighted with my cabinets and your work.

I’d recommend you anytime.”

R. J. ********** / President, Connecticut Valley Homes

Mar 31

Bougainvillea (via Nori the Design Diva)
There’s one of these in the window of the paint store.  I never had a green thumb until I started watering the plants there… but it probably has a lot to do with the huge windows too. 
After the long winter, it’s nice to see some colors of Spring. 

Bougainvillea (via Nori the Design Diva)

There’s one of these in the window of the paint store.  I never had a green thumb until I started watering the plants there… but it probably has a lot to do with the huge windows too. 

After the long winter, it’s nice to see some colors of Spring. 

Mar 18

On the Line (via Nori)
Love the colors!

On the Line (via Nori)

Love the colors!

Mar 16

Happy St. Patrick’s Day, everyone!
Lucky Clover (via Nori)

Happy St. Patrick’s Day, everyone!

Lucky Clover (via Nori)

Mar 15

Lesher Farm in Fog (via Nori)

Lesher Farm in Fog (via Nori)

Mar 04

Painted and Glazed Kitchen with Cherry Island (via Nori (FineCrafted))
I had a lot of fun working with the clients to create this wonderful family space in their gorgeous Connecticut home. The beveled glass doors in the wall cabinets on the far right are one of my favorite touches. The hood is custom-designed with details picked by the client, then sized to fit this space. The cabinetry is built with beaded face-frames and inset doors and drawer fronts. The countertops are granite.

Painted and Glazed Kitchen with Cherry Island (via Nori (FineCrafted))

I had a lot of fun working with the clients to create this wonderful family space in their gorgeous Connecticut home. The beveled glass doors in the wall cabinets on the far right are one of my favorite touches. The hood is custom-designed with details picked by the client, then sized to fit this space. The cabinetry is built with beaded face-frames and inset doors and drawer fronts. The countertops are granite.

Mar 01

Our Finished Living Room (via Nori the Design Diva)
A friend of mine walked into the room and asked me, “So…looks like five colors and wallpaper, right?”. I looked around and agreed, but admitted that it didn’t start out that way. I started out with wallpaper and two colors - the ceiling and the trim. After painting that, I wanted more color on the doors, so I added a couple accent colors. Then the wainscot needed to be darker to balance the rest of the color. Now, I think it’s perfect. :)

Our Finished Living Room (via Nori the Design Diva)

A friend of mine walked into the room and asked me, “So…looks like five colors and wallpaper, right?”. I looked around and agreed, but admitted that it didn’t start out that way. I started out with wallpaper and two colors - the ceiling and the trim. After painting that, I wanted more color on the doors, so I added a couple accent colors. Then the wainscot needed to be darker to balance the rest of the color. Now, I think it’s perfect. :)

Feb 28

Winter Skies (via Nori)
Dragged myself from hibernation today to go snowmobile riding with my hubby.  It was lovely in the valley.

Winter Skies (via Nori)

Dragged myself from hibernation today to go snowmobile riding with my hubby.  It was lovely in the valley.

Feb 18

Quilts on Wash Day (via Nori)

Quilts on Wash Day (via Nori)

Feb 16

Snow Tired of Winter… (via Nori)
It’s pretty, but I’m ready for Spring.

Snow Tired of Winter… (via Nori)

It’s pretty, but I’m ready for Spring.

Feb 15

One of my Favorites (via FineCrafted (Nori))…that I designed for a home in Connecticut.  Dual island, dual farm sinks, dual refrigerators - what a space!

One of my Favorites (via FineCrafted (Nori))…that I designed for a home in Connecticut.  Dual island, dual farm sinks, dual refrigerators - what a space!

Feb 10

Icicles Set in Stone…Yet Again (via Nori)

Icicles Set in Stone…Yet Again (via Nori)

Feb 04

Beaded Purse (via Nori (FineCrafted))

Beaded Purse (via Nori (FineCrafted))

Jan 28

High Water by the Mill (via Nori)

High Water by the Mill (via Nori)

Jan 19

One Sunny Winter’s Day (via Nori the Design Diva)

One Sunny Winter’s Day (via Nori the Design Diva)