"Let me throw you another one!!" - Red Sox Fan Bill Hogan Throws First Pitch at Fenway Park on 100th Birthday

This past weekend, was a weekend long celebration for my husband Grandfather,
Bill Hogan, who turned 100 on saturday and threw out the first pitch at Fenway.

I will add more photos later however, this video really sums up what an
amazing person he is, he didn't like his first pitch -- so he told the catcher he wants
to throw another. I would imagine it's this kind of spirit that get you to 100!

It was such a fun and special weekend....he is just a spectacular person, and I feel
lucky to know him!

Friday Je T'aime: Kitchen Renovation - From Drab to Fab! Kristine Mullaney Design

Kristine Mullaney Design

Below are the before and after shots of kitchen, one part of a multiple room renovation that includes a Great Room, Dining Room, Upstairs Children's Bathroom and Foyer. The kitchen was totally gutted and entirely re-designed with new floors, cabinetry, appliances, lighting, hardware, plumbing fixtures window treatments, and furnishings.

Kristine Mullaney Design

For the kitchen, I selected reclaimed antique chestnut flooring. This environmentally friendly flooring has a lot of character and compliments the cabinetry.

Kristine Mullaney Design

Kristine Mullaney Design

Kristine Mullaney Design

Kristine Mullaney Design

Don't you love this oak pantry -- I love the combination of white cabinetry mixed with wood!

I chose a stool option similar to this upholstered counter stool. The large island comfortably seats three people. The stool will be upholstered in a durable duck cotton - the vibrant red color upholstery fabric compliments the red present in the flowers of the Celerie Kemble for Schumacher drapery fabric.

I selected this Celerie Kemble for Schumacher fabric, aptly named Hot House Flowers. The vibrant pattern packs a punch of color.

Chameleon Lighting pendant lights illuminate the counter space -- the cut crystal adds understated sparkle to the space! In person they are simply gorgeous....

The sinks and faucets are Waterworks, the cabinets are a designer resource and the hardware is from Cliffside Industries.

What would your dream kitchen look like? We would love to know!!

Friday Je T'aime.....juxtaposition

I love the combination of this elaborate Rocco style head-board, enveloped in this stainless steel four poster bed and simple heather gray linens. As you can see from a bedroom project I did here, I love incorporating contrasting elements - it's what make thing interesting!

I may be off in posting till the new year, as we have several dead-lines this holiday season and are putting all of our time and energy into our projects and clients.

Friday Je T'aime... Bali Vine Wallpaper - Modern Nature

Bali Vine Wallpaper, in Sandstone

A recent selection for one of our clients foyers! I love the graphic quality of this sprawling floral print -- you can zoom in on it here online

Have a great weekend!

Star Cabinet Built-Ins & Dining Room Project

Kristine Mullaney Design, Sketch of Dining Room & Custom Built-Ins

1930's German industrial cabinet

This unusual German cabinet, was my inspiration piece for the built-ins designed for this dining room.

A glimpse of the built-ins, in the Dining Room we recently completed in Brookline.

As you can see, the paint color in the room changed (*from the sketch phase) to a very deep eggplant color. We silver leafed the ceiling...how glam is this? Details (not in photo) The table is a refinished antique, the chairs are upholstered with nail-head detail, a gorgeous transitional custom rug and a huge crystal dripping chandelier.

This is one side of the built-ins, with the star cabinet concept, which has been applied by our very talented faux painter. Can't wait to get the final photos of this project/home - it is fabulous!

Bright Colors on a Gloomy ( but warm!) Day!

A recent find for a client in Ack- Vintage Water Bottles

How fantastic are these bright and cheery vintage water bottles?!

I have been searching for the perfect accessories for a summer home in Nantucket, the finishing touches on a design project I have been working on.

The kitchen is mostly neutrals- with white cabinetry and black soapstone counters, aged chestnut floors and other neutral elements - vintage signs and other vintage bottles are the highlight of the space. Adding in these vintage water bottles brings in a fun twist. I love vintage pieces because they always have dings, imperfections, and a story- which only add to the character -- and one of a kind accessories are always the best! When I saw these, I knew that these would be great for my client's kitchen. Can't wait to see them in the actual space!

I secretly, or I guess not so secretly want these for myself...

So fun!

Friday Je T'aime Diane Dorrans Saeks. Writer, editor, style icon.

Diane Dorrans Saeks

Author of "The Saloniste Style" Blog- one of my favorite blogs.

My first introduction to Diane Dorrans Saeks came through living and working in San Francisco for many years in the design industry. I had the pleasure of meeting her at a book signing at the Wiseman Group, for one of her many books.

As a designer, writer, and educator, Saeks has an incredible presence in the design community. Saeks writes and edits periodicals and has published 18 books. She reaches beyond interior design to architecture, travel, fashion, and people.

Saeks's blog "The Style Saloniste" carries her aesthetic and voice into an online, blog form. Often, I struggle to find blogs that are actually educational, journalistic, and informative and do more than plugging the same designers over and over -- or suggesting this season's use of leopard in interiors, or making a room “board” based off of an outfit. Or any boards for that matter. Yawn....

Sophisticated, interesting, evolving and worldly...

Diane's blog is more of a reflection of the design world I came to know and love in San Francisco and beyond.

It’s a privilege to be able to read such an accomplished interiors writer, with so many colorful and beautiful stories. Diane’s blog features original content, exclusive interviews with fabulous designers - truly keeping with the interaction present at a "salon". The images are beautiful and inspirational.

I look forward to reading more post and garnering further inspiration

from Diane Dorrans Saeks!

You may recognize some of Diane's books- she's kind of a big deal! Obviously.

C Magazine, a publication for which Diane Dorrans Saeks is a contributor

I hope you enjoy reading Diane’s blog as much as I do!

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