Archive
for April, 2013
Diary of an Interior Designer: Seaside Home, Cape Cod, Part One
Apr 30 2013 ·1One of the luxuries of sharing a completed project is the ability to reflect and share the story behind the design: the ups and downs, the twists and turns and the knowledge that it all turned out beautifully in the end. As an interior designer my job is much like that of the Fairy Godmother in the story of Cinderella ~ I transform the drab to fab. As you will see however, it is not always as easy as waving a wand and saying ‘bibbity-bobbity-boo’. However, the end result is always magical…
Posh Pinterest Board of the Week: Irene Turner
Apr 29 2013 ·0With over 48,000 pins and 4.5 million followers, it’s not hard to see why interior designer Irene Turner is known as the “Queen of Pinterest”. I met Irene at the Design Bloggers Conference in Los Angeles where we had a lovely conversation during which we shared our mutual admiration…
Vine Video Friday: I Love My Magazines!
Apr 26 2013 ·0Oops, typo! RT @pamelacopeman: I Love My Magazines! @housebeautiful @traditionalhome xo vine.co/v/bxBY96mFxIB
— Pamela Copeman (@PamelaCopeman) April 26, 2013
xo,
Pamela
Pamela’s Posh Picks: Brizo Kitchen Faucets
Apr 25 2013 ·2During a renovation, particularly a kitchen project, both the client and interior designer invest a huge amount of time in making choices for the space. Cabinetry, flooring, appliances, textiles, pulls and knobs ~ the list goes on and on. One of the final details to be selected for a kitchen is often the faucet. While it can be tempting to skimp in this area, both in consideration and budget, I urge you not to. A faucet, whether SmartTouch or traditional, is a tactile element and can literally improve the quality of life of those who use it regularly by making mundane tasks easier and more beautiful. If you are planning a kitchen renovation, strongly consider making your faucet a featured design element ~ you won’t regret it!
This week’s Posh Picks are faucets from my favorite manufacturer: Brizo. No one combines form and function more beautifully than Brizo…
Pansies
Apr 24 2013 ·1Recently I visited a nursery while on the hunt for flowers to fill my terrace planters. As it seems I am every year, I was struck by the color and variety of the pansies. Pansies truly are the star of Early Spring and their beauty and perseverance seem appropriate for today as sunshine returns to our skies and people return to Boylston Street in Boston…
The Teeny, Tiny Kitchen in Boston’s Back Bay
Apr 23 2013 ·3As an interior designer, some of my most challenging projects have been jewel box size, most especially kitchens! Why so challenging? Because in a 10 foot space I have to place a full size stove and vent, a refrigerator, a dishwasher, a compactor and a microwave. Did I mention a sink and cabinets? And it has to be posh and inviting. This is the best kind of challenge for me and my team. To create the kitchen I’m featuring today, I collaborated with the best: Venegas and Company. Donna and her team represent the best in cabinetry and know how to work within a 1/16” of an inch. They are awesome!
First, a few before photos to give you a sense of the space…
Posh Pinterest Board of the Week: Someone’s In the Kitchen…
Apr 22 2013 ·0They say the kitchen is the heart of the home. While this is surely true, I would also say the kitchen is a place to embrace color and sparkle. No need to cower to builder’s oak cabinets and plain white walls, let your kitchen show some personality! This week’s Posh Pinterest board, my Someone’s In the Kitchen, features plenty of fabulous, colorful, and of course posh, kitchens.
Here are a few of my favorites…
Pamela’s Posh Picks: Outdoor Planters
Apr 18 2013 ·2As Spring progresses, my terrace garden is beginning to reawaken with color and blooms. I have several containers that I use year after year but I am always looking to add to my collection. This week’s Posh Picks feature some fabulous options for Outdoor Planters if you’re looking to add some interest to your outdoor space. Unlike in the past, today’s outdoor planters are constructed using materials that are much more durable and weigh much less ~ a winning combination for sure!…
Spring Inspiration at Anthropologie
Apr 17 2013 ·0{Boston.com has put together an excellent list of ways you can help victims of Monday’s horrific events here in Boston}
Last week I was a guest speaker at Quincy College in a Design Program seminar. One of the questions that was asked was: “Where do you get your inspiration?”
The answer is simple: EVERYWHERE…
I don’t mean to sound coy, but if you learn how to see and use your senses to absorb your surroundings, it truly is…
I Love My Pansies!
Apr 12 2013 ·0I Love My Pansies! xo vine.co/v/bt92Qt63MPi
— Pamela Copeman (@PamelaCopeman) April 12, 2013
xo,
Pamela
Still Blushing…
Apr 12 2013 ·4I am still blushing from this wonderful post from my dear friend and very talented designer and photographer, Courtney Price!…
Pamela’s Posh Picks: Christopher Guy
Apr 11 2013 ·2
Christopher Guy, purveyor of “the world’s most fabulous lifestyles”, is the creator of truly amazing furniture pieces. The Christopher Guy look is described as “a contemporary mood with classic values”. I just adore so many of the amazing pieces in his various collections ~ especially the chairs! What better space to showcase a Christopher Guy chair than in an entry? Take a look at this week’s Posh Picks: Christopher Guy in the foyer!…
Susanna Salk
Apr 10 2013 ·1In the last month, I have had the privilege of hearing design expert Susanna Salk speak not only at the Design Bloggers Conference in Los Angeles, but also at the Boston Design Center last week. Susanna is as well-spoken as she is beautiful and I thoroughly enjoyed her latest presentation…
A Welcoming Golden Foyer
Apr 09 2013 ·1As a designer, one of the most thrilling aspects of my job is seeing a space totally transformed. Sometimes we are charged with refreshing a space that has good bones both architecturally and design-wise (see The Blitz video of Gina’s Living Room). Other times, we are starting from scratch and take a space all the way from drab to fab. Today I have one such transformation to share with you…
Posh Pinterest Board of the Week: Phenomenal Foyers
Apr 08 2013 ·0This week’s Posh Pinterest board features my new Phenomenal Foyers board. The foyer is often the space that sets the tone for the entire home. As they say, you never get a second chance to make a first impression, and the foyer is an amazing design opportunity.
Here are a few of my favorite foyers from my Phenomenal Foyers board…
Vine Video Friday: I Love My Closet!
Apr 05 2013 ·0I Love My Closet! xo vine.co/v/bTW1gZdvT9z
— Pamela Copeman (@PamelaCopeman) April 5, 2013
xo,
Pamela
Posh Pinterest Board of the Week: Flora
Apr 04 2013 ·1While waiting for Spring to truly arrive here in Massachusetts, along with visiting the florist, Pinterest is a wonderful place to look for floral inspiration. This week’s Posh Pinterest board features my very own Flora board. Ah, the color, lushness and beauty!
Here are a few of my favorite pins…
The Smell of Spring
Apr 03 2013 ·2There is nothing like the smell of Spring ~ so fresh, so new, so…green. Fortunately, you can smell Spring any time of the year as soon as you step into Winston Flowers in Hingham (or any of their locations). Last week, just before Easter, I wandered into what felt like Paradise on a dreary, cold and gray day and into a garden of color and fragrance…