Here it is, early Saturday morning. The first week of the New Year has been a very full one. Writing two proposals, upgrading computer systems, tying up of loose ends on several  projects that didn’t get done before the Holidays, working with a magazine as they prepare a story for publication on one of our projects and beginning design work on a line of wrought iron decorative light fixtures and tables have kept Sally and me very busy. (in addition to all teh other  activities it takes to run a design business.)  I’m on the Builder Association of Greater Boston’s working committee that is putting together their Second Annual Greater Boston Homes Tour, which is hitting high gear finding homes for the Tour. (Lots of time on the phone for this…) I’m  very excited about this. The contractors who are interested in participating in this year’s tour are the very best in the Boston area.

Topping it off, Sally and I are busy writing updates for the Services and The Firm sections of our website as a consequence of our guest post on on Haus Design. As we worked on the post, we realized how much our work is influenced by European and Continental style and design as opposed to the typical traditional Colonial style found in much of New England. (Sometimes you can’t see the forest for the trees, can you.) Along with a few website tweeks we’re working on, we are planning to separate ourselves from the crowd by emphasizing our European based style.

Just before Christmas our blog was recognized by Acquired Objects with a Liebster Award. Debra’s blog is a wonderful place to visit, full of beautiful images and design ideas. Her website, Oreillers, where she sells pillows she makes from antique fabrics and tapestries is a true feast for the eyes. She is a very talented lady! Over the next few weeks I will be passing the award along to five other deserving bloggers.

Happy Weekend! You’ll find me up here in the office banging away…

Image from a recent Decorator’s Show House we were involved with. Photo by Sam Gray.

Cheers,