Drape&Varnish Interiors

04/22/2025

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Built-in, aged, salvaged, tiled or disco balled - yes please! Truth is, I've been researching mirrors lately, exploring ways to incorporate them into the home for economical, emotional, and ecological reasons. Mirrors reflect light and space, increasing both, of course. But mirrors also capture movement inside and outside the space, adding constant change, dynamism, visual interest, and connection to surrounding environments.

Which is why the mirror-clad and cantilevered Duan Family Center for Computing and Data Sciences at Boston University, my alma mater, was a highlight of our recent tour of Beantown colleges for our oldest.

Also known as Jenga Tower, the multi-award-winning structure by KPMB Architects (a Canadian firm that won the job through a competition), boasts 19 stories, 345,000 sq. feet, is LEED Platinum certified and the largest Green building in Boston.

Being there as neighboring University stood brave to was an unexpected inspiration. Both the building and the gesture underscore our need for universities that advance and inspire not only students but pretty much everyone else.

And around we go 🌎 🌈 🤞❤️‍🩹🫶




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12/19/2023

12/08/2023

Upstate update…

Progress shots from our Berkshires project, where more hours than one cares to admit were spent cleaning windows, scrubbing and regrouting the antique tub and floor tiles, replacing a window and tiling the surround. Vanity, mirror, lighting on deck…

In la petite cuisine, we are moving forward with espresso stained butcher block counters, a black cooktop, black stainless sink and brass faucet. Black and brass: Ooh la la 🖤

Selecting materials, products and finishes, for me, is all about simplicity and continuity, both of which are necessary to create a clean, streamlined look. It’s why the sink is not a farmhouse apron front; while I concede the charm factor, I feel that they do more harm than good in small kitchens by breaking up the lines and flow of the cabinetry, counters and hardware.

Budget, of course, often dictates decisions. This project is on the low end, hence the selection of butcher block, which is more affordable and DIY-able than other counter materials.

As a cooktop as well as the sink needed to be added to the small space, selecting all dark finishes allows for continuity.

Stay tuned. You may want to stay here someday if you find yourself . A mere ten minutes to Jiminy Peak, among other attractions. 🗻🎿




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11/17/2021

Just add family, friends and food. Happy Holidays 🍁

11/16/2021

Lookout 🍂

11/08/2021

These sweet Matin table lamps by HAY make me think of cocktails with umbrellas and parties, elegance and fun. you might call it?



design

10/27/2021

New favorite: Coquina 🦪🐚🤍

09/23/2021

They had me at “Cheers.”
But I read enough to know it’s called .

09/19/2021

Trendspotting: Dolce & Gabbana X Smeg Divina Cucina collection 🌈

09/16/2021