Archive
for May, 2013
Vine Video Friday: I Love My Pool!
May 31 2013 ·0I Love My Pool! Happy Summer! xo vine.co/v/bYx5QUn5dTU
— Pamela Copeman (@PamelaCopeman) May 31, 2013
Stay cool this weekend!
xo,
Pamela
Pamela’s Posh Picks: Luxury Outdoor Bathing
May 30 2013 ·2The heat and humidity have returned to Boston. That means beach and pool weather are here as well. While an outdoor shower is a common feature at homes in many coastal towns, the interior designer in me just has to think outside the standard issue wooden stockade enclosure box to bring you this week’s Posh Picks: Luxury Outdoor Bathing!
Take a peek at these extravagant options…
Diary of an Interior Designer: Cape Cod Seaside Home, Kitchen and Powder Room
May 29 2013 ·0It’s finally time to wrap up this huge project!
Like the family room, the kitchen is a gathering place for families. You may be curious about the Kitchen in this retreat home: how does it accommodate the large family, the guests and all the cooks? In this case, very well indeed. The existing footprint for this space was perfect, open to the Living Room and outfitted with updated cabinetry. With no major construction necessary, I was able to concentrate my design for the space on the cosmetic changes that allow the Kitchen to work in harmony with the rest of the home and the views beyond. That meant new tile, new light fixtures, and paint for nearly every surface. We also created a spacious eating nook in a space that was undersized for the proportions of the home…
Diary of an Interior Designer: Cape Cod Seaside Home, The Living Room
May 28 2013 ·0The Living Room is always the center of the home and a gathering place for family. It is a place to come together for celebrations, conversation and the making of memories. In this house the Living Room is literally and figuratively in the center of the home. The prime location means the space boasts breathtaking, panoramic views of the waterfront. This Living Room is also replete with character-building architectural details ~ which means we had another great starting point for our interior design. Come on in…
Posh Pinterest Board of the Week: Lovely Living Rooms
May 27 2013 ·2This week’s Posh Pinterest board is my very own Lovely Living Rooms. Here are a few of my favorite pins…
Vine Video Friday: I Love My Birthday Cards
May 24 2013 ·0I Love My Birthday Cards! xo vine.co/v/bVbvpweY961
— Pamela Copeman (@PamelaCopeman) May 24, 2013
xo,
Pamela
Pamela’s Posh Picks: Birthday Crowns and Cakes
May 23 2013 ·2It just might be my birthday week, time for a fun edition of Pamela’s Posh Picks. Yes, I’m 30 again this week! What makes you feel more like a queen than a Birthday Crown? And really, what’s a birthday celebration without cake?? Come take a peek at this week’s Posh Picks, Birthday Crowns and Cakes…
View from the Empire State Building
May 21 2013 ·2While I had to cancel my trip to BlogFest in New York City this week, I did happen to fit in a quick, fun trip to NYC last week. For the first time in all of my visits, it was a clear, beautiful day when we ventured to the top of the Empire State Building. The views from the observation deck were stunning…
Posh Pinterest Board of the Week: The City That Never Sleeps
May 20 2013 ·2This week BlogFest 2013 is taking place in NYC. I was planning to attend, but unfortunately I am unable to. However, that won’t stop me from thinking about all my wonderful friends who are there ~ girls, I’ll see you next time!
With BlogFest and NYC on my mind, it’s only natural that this week’s Posh Pinterest board features none other than New York City ~ my board: The City That Never Sleeps!
Here are a few of my favorite pins highlighting a few of my favorite things about this amazing city…
Vine Video Friday: I Love London!
May 17 2013 ·0I Love London! xo @modenus #Vine #VineVideoFriday vine.co/v/bET3D2OQ2Ow
— Pamela Copeman (@PamelaCopeman) May 17, 2013
Pamela’s Posh Picks: Serena & Lily Sheets
May 16 2013 ·0This week’s Posh Picks features luxurious sheet pairings from Serena & Lily. I just adore Serena & Lily sheets ~ not only are they uber soft and comfortable, but the quality is terrific and the packaging (a wonderful drawstring bag that I will re-use for packing shoes when I travel) is adorable! While you can of course select your favorite pattern and purchase a complete sheet set, I prefer to mix and match patterns and colors for a more customized, colorful look.
Take a look at this week’s Posh Picks: chic Serena & Lily sheet pairings!…
Diary of an Interior Designer: Cape Cod Seaside Home, The Dining Room
May 15 2013 ·1One of the best parts of having a spacious home with room for family and friends is sharing a meal. The Dining Room at our Cape Cod home is the perfect spot with room for everyone.
While I don’t have any before pictures to share, this room started off like so many of the other spaces in this home: a blank slate with lots of windows and a great water view. Once again we selected a color palette that would echo the landscape outside: sun, sea, sky and sand ~ with bright pops of color of course!…
Diary of an Interior Designer: Cape Cod Seaside Home, Master Bedroom Suite
May 14 2013 ·0The Master Bedroom Suite, or Owner’s Retreat, is an increasingly popular space to lavish fabulous design on. To that point, Master Bedrooms are always among the most popular spaces in a Show House and clients are eager to have an interior designer work their magic in this space. The owners of this home were no exception.
This international couple wanted a soothing area away from the rest of the bedrooms. Well located on the first floor, just steps to the pool and with an inspiring ocean view, we had an ideal space to work with…
Posh Pinterest Board of the Week: Princess & the Pea Bedding
May 13 2013 ·2As you may recall, I Love My Bed, so it’s no surprise that I love luxurious, sumptuous bedding. What’s more inviting than a beautiful bed, piled high with pillows and well-appointed linens? This week’s Posh Pinterest board is my very own Princess & the Pea Bedding board which features a wide variety of amazing bed and bedding ideas.
Take a peek at a few of my favorites…
Happy Mother’s Day!
May 11 2013 ·1
To all my friends and my Mom ~ Happy Mother’s Day! To my Emily and Pally, I am so happy you have made me a Mom! xoxo to all!
Pamela’s Posh Picks: Desks
May 09 2013 ·1Yesterday I shared the Home Office of the amazing Cape Cod seaside home I’ve been featuring. We were fortunate to have an existing wall of built-ins, including a desk, in the room when we started the design process. Of course this isn’t always the case. A desk is the workhorse of any workspace and a key opportunity to marry beauty and function. Let’s take a peek at this week’s Posh Picks for Desks…
Diary of an Interior Designer: Cape Cod Seaside Home, Office, Foyer & Family Room
May 08 2013 ·1Continuing on with our tour of this lovely seaside home, today’s first stop is the Office. Located off the main Foyer, the Office is tucked behind French doors and is just far enough removed from the rest of the house to offer a quiet space to attend to business responsibilities.
This is the bland space that I viewed the first time I toured the house, rather sterile and not very inviting…
Diary of an Interior Designer: Cape Cod Seaside Home, The Guest Bedrooms
May 07 2013 ·1“The ornaments of your house will be the guests who frequent it”
~ Author Unknown
When we last checked in at our Cape Cod seaside home, I shared with you the transformation of the Children’s Suite. Well, this luxurious home boasts three additional guest rooms in the main house. Even though each bedroom has water views, we opted for a more sophisticated design that compliments the blue of the sky and the water with a reference to sand and seashells. Come take a peek…
Posh Pinterest Board of the Week: Creative Working Spaces
May 06 2013 ·1When it’s time to get productive, nothing inspires me like a creative environment. This week’s Posh Pinterest board, Creative Working Spaces by user Ela Drumgoole, features loads of fabulous ideas for personalizing your workspace.
Take a peek at a few of my favorite pins…
Vine Video Friday: I Love My Sunglasses!
May 03 2013 ·0I Love My Sunglasses! #VineVideoFriday vine.co/v/bQdKUduh3AZ
— Pamela Copeman (@PamelaCopeman) May 3, 2013
xo,
Pamela