KEEPING UP WITH AKD

  Credit: Google Maps via Curbed   There’s nothing quite like the comfort of stepping into the home of an old friend… that feeling of warmth and ease can feel just as beautiful as great design itself! As a longtime movie lover, I often feel that same sense of comfort when I “step” into my […]

    I’m not typically one to embrace feeling blue… but when it came to this stunning project on the North Shore, there was nothing typical about it. The busy family inhabiting this beautiful home was looking to feel both calm and energized — leaving me with no choice but to infuse each room with […]

    My home is one of my favorite places for a lot of things: making memories with my family, entertaining my dearest friends, cooking up memorable recipes, and so much more… And over the past few years, it’s also become one of my favorite places for prioritizing my health and well-being. While I love […]

    Though each home I design is distinctly unique, anyone who’s been around awhile knows that my work tends to carry a few consistencies from project to project — mixing bold colors with classic silhouettes, highlighting family heirlooms and beloved collections, adding texture with rugs and wallpaper, and of course, the addition of warmth, comfort, […]

It’s undeniable that I just love the classics. I’ve always been one to favor timeless design over passing trends… but there’s nothing wrong with incorporating a few fresh elements into any home, or leaning into a design style that caters to a new way of living (we’ve seen a lot of that this past year!). […]

    When designing any home, there’s consistently one key focal point that will always be my priority: the people who live in it. When flipping through gorgeous swatches or browsing the latest furniture launches, it can be tempting to incorporate so much style and sophistication into a space that you can forget the most […]