Design, Life and Possibilities

I love the fact that when you leave an area, situation or even a relationship new opportunities always present themselves. Leaving Maine was a difficult decision. I did many things living in the extreme north. Commercial and Home Design as well as setting up displays and merchandising stores, great fun. I was always inspired by the colors of the natural world. Extraordinary sunrises and sunsets and a light that lingers and is reflective in sometimes a mystical way. Austere Yankee architecture. Tight lines, purposeful decorative features, terrific porches, and a winter that never ends. I sure learned alot about different shades of white and I am not being funny! The shadow a Pine tree casts upon the snow has over 100 shades of blue, amazing. Snow in the beginning and end of each day can glow peach or even periwinkle, magic.

Now driving south on this first day of April, changes in the light are palpable. Architecture is a bit different, colors warmer and not as clear.
I am looking forward to working with the Home and Garden palette that the south offers. Interesting, and different architecturally and a wonderful change. People live with more in the south. More in the Gardens and more in their Homes. Funny, I often think that our nation is homogeneous. In a sense that is true. However design can be regional and with all of the popular design magazines those lines are becoming blurred. I would ask you to pick up a Veranda Magazine. Totally southern, filled to full with wonderful pieces, and colors with a flair of English and French design sensibilities as the foundation. Go north and pick up an issue of Accent Magazine and note the color differences as well as furnishings. Less ornate, more about nature and bringing the outdoors in. In an artful way. I love it all and could not ask for a better life than to design in all regions utilizing the local flavor and color palette for inspiration. I am looking forward to walking through newly open doors and the excitement and adventure that lies on the otherside!