I grew up in a “Rancher.” My father built it himself, in 1959, and it remained our family home for the next 50 years.
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by Patricia M. Cove
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9/21/23
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Many of our clients have shared with us that the reason they chose us was because they were drawn to our use of repurposed items.
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by Val Nehez
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9/14/23
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It is no secret that how fabrics are incorporated within a space is basic to the success or failure of the design of that space.
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by Patricia Cove
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9/7/23
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Our clients sometimes look online for art. And that can be fine, but it can also mean they wind up with no connection to the story, or origins of the work.
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by Val Nehez
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8/31/23
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When designers and architects sit down for the first time with a new client, it is natural to talk about experience, past projects, and especially satisfied customers.
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by Patricia Cove
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8/24/23
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The home of an artist will always resonate with the considerations of a well-trained eye.
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by Val Nehez
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8/17/23
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What did all those DIYers ever do before HGTV?
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by Patricia Cove
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8/10/23
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Most homeowners ultimately need to make a choice about everything in their homes. The biggest and very first choice is which home to live in.
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by Val Nehez
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7/27/23
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Last week, "Good Morning America" came to Chestnut Hill. They were here to celebrate our "Main Street."
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by Patricia Cove
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7/13/23
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This summer, area landscape designers aren’t just sticking to what’s local.
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by Len Lear
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7/13/23
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As designers, we wanted the transformational magic of our work to be accessible to people from all income brackets.
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by Val Nehez
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7/6/23
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We all know that buying organic produce is good for your health. But growing it is even better.
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by Stacia Friedman
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7/6/23
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There are those among us who relish a clean-lined room. This column is more for the individuals who lean toward classicism.
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by Patricia M. Cove
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6/29/23
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One of my favorite projects we have done to date is the lobby, elevators and lounge of the Madison Building on City Avenue.
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by Val Nehez
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6/22/23
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Does the New York Times magazine story, "Sweatpants Forever," portend an influence on architecture and home design?
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by Patricia Cove
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6/15/23
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A tiny backyard can be a spiritual oasis.
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by Val Nehez
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6/8/23
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Windows have always played an important role in any room’s design.
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by Patricia M. Cove
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6/1/23
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Designing rooms for children always presents a rare opportunity to revisit our younger selves and imaginations.
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by Val Nehez
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5/25/23
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The anticipation of seeing a building that was built hundreds of years ago still holds that unique wonder.
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by Patricia Cove
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5/18/23
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Chestnut Hill contains many important examples of Midcentury Modern design. But others also deserve attention -- like the former residence of James Bond, scheduled for a sheriff's sale.
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by George McNeely
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5/18/23
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