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1970 Dogwood Street

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What I’m Reading Now :: Mad Honey

December 28, 2022 by 1970 Dogwood Street

Jodi Picoult does not disappoint. Her novels are always incredibly well researched, and this one is no exception. I haven’t seen her so-author another book, but this one is great :: I couldn’t put it down. I highly recommend it.

Before/After :: Sprucing up a Living Room with Lots of BLUE!

December 14, 2022 by 1970 Dogwood Street

One of our favorite projects of 2022! These homeowners have a deep love of blue, and the challenge was how to add punches of the color without overwhelming this living room. We used a new rug and a few accessories and pieces of art to add in touches of orange and coral, which helps to balance the blue, as they are opposites on the color wheel!

Isn’t this little orange side table a fun pop of color?

The beautiful Waves wallpaper by Thibaut was used simply in the back of the bookcases and really makes an impact here.

We played with scale and pattern in this room, with the larger floral at the windows and the smaller-scale print on the chairs.

We all fell in love with this beautiful floral and used it to create a pair of curtain panels in tandem with the white sheer layer, giving our homeowners lots of options for controlling the light in this room. It’s a double traverse rod, so it allows both layers to open and close independently. Fancy! (We also love the silvery sheen of the new hardware!). Custom window treatments really DO make all the difference in the world.

The new oval coffee table helps to round out the seating area, creating function by keeping it easy to reach your coffee or glass of wine. We love the pair of swivel chairs too!

Here’s a few “BEFORE” pics of the same space!

Before/After :: Adding Color and Embellishment to a Child’s Bedroom

November 30, 2022 by 1970 Dogwood Street

This was a fun challenge :: inject color and personality into our client’s daughter’s bedroom, using her existing bedding as a “jumping-off” point …. plus we intended to add a desk, oodles of storage, and an unexpected mirror. Oh, and fairy lights!

First things first. The closet doors were swapped out for an easier-to-manage pair of curtains, trimmed with a string of adorable felt pop-pom balls. We completely transformed the interior with a custom system from the Container Store, and now it’s brimming with storage that makes sense.

We took the opportunity to add the same pop-pom trim to the existing lilac curtains in the room. Simple!

The homeowner chose the perfect shade of light teal to replace the boring beige, and we moved some pieces of furniture around to create space for a new desk and chair, topped with a custom-sized, fabric covered pinboard. It’s a perfect place to curate an ever-changing gallery for this young artist!

A slim bookcase near the entryway helps to keep her special collections organized, with lots of room for favorite books too.

What I’m Reading Now :: Nora Goes Off Script

November 16, 2022 by 1970 Dogwood Street

I really liked this new book, the author’s first for adults. It’s sweet, but sassy, and you are rooting for the heroine from the first chapter. Her circumstance seems relatable, and her kids add their adorable personalities and wry observations to the mix. I don’t want to give away the plot, but I really enjoyed this one.

A Fabulous Trip To The Mediterranean

November 2, 2022 by 1970 Dogwood Street

I was lucky enough to be able to travel to Europe a few months ago. I went to visit my daughter, who was studying abroad in Antibes, France. Antibes is a resort town between Cannes and Nice on the French Riviera. I was reminiscing about my travels and thought I would shares some highlights with you! Below are some of my favorite spots.

This is called Billionaire’s Bay and is about a 3 mile walk uphill through a beautiful neighborhood in Antibes.
A local coffee and pastry shop in Antibes. We enjoyed amazing coffee, croissants and gelato everywhere.
I couldn’t get enough of the windows and colorful facades of the buildings. So lovely and inspirational!
We enjoyed this spot to sit and drink an Aperol Spritz in the afternoon.
The local beach in Antibes. The water in the Mediterranean is so salty, it’s hard to dive to the bottom!
A great spot for lazily watching the world go by while drinking an Aperol Spritz.
Some of the MANY boats docked all along the coast here.
So many stairs to get to our fabulous Airbnb. Love the tile and the iron scrollwork!
This was overlooking the Mediterranean on our flight to Barcelona. Unbelievable.
Barcelona!!
A wonderful market we popped into, escaping the rain one afternoon in Barcelona.
A plaza by night.
Back in France, I went on a day trip to Eźe. A famous village which dates back to the Middle Ages and boasts some of the best views on the Mediterranean.
I loved walking around the teeny streets on the top of this medieval town.
The town of Eźe is famous for its Le Garden Exotique and its many succulents.
The famous view!
We also ventured to Nice on a gorgeous day.
It really looked like this!
My last stop was in Genoa, Italy. This is a diverse and exciting port town with many features of its old Roman life. We had a local show us around, and we drank lots of espresso and enjoyed the famous local focaccia.
Just another church! Roman columns everywhere in the city.
One last day on the Italian seaside. It was a wonderful trip. ❤️🍷

Design Lessons and Inspiration from a Gorgeous Hotel Lobby

October 19, 2022 by 1970 Dogwood Street

I recently joined dear friends for our college reunion in Syracuse, NY ::: and I stopped in my tracks the moment we entered the hotel lobby, a Marriott property formerly called The Hotel Syracuse. Holy wow. It is palatial, yet feels intimate. It’s a study in lighting, ceiling details, tile inlay, furniture placement, with beautiful art details, accessories, and plants.

The designers created cozy spaces within the larger setting, by placing sofas back to back, with table lamps on console tables, and rugs offering a visual “boundary” for each space.

Before/After :: A Primary Bathroom that’s Reminiscent of a Hotel!

October 5, 2022 by 1970 Dogwood Street

Our clients are so pleased with the way their primary suite bathroom turned out, and for good reason. This one was a complete gut job, but the entire bathroom’s footprint remained the same. The only major change was that the tub area was expanded to fill in as the new walk-in shower area ::: more space for the shower. We love the soothing tones that bring to mind a stay at your favorite spa or hotel. Such a beautiful bathroom!

The shower area is highlighted with a wave pattern accent tile in the niche, and a specific space to prop your foot to make shaving easier.

Here’s a “before” pic so you can truly appreciate the transformation!

What I’m Reading :: Counterfeit

September 21, 2022 by 1970 Dogwood Street

This is a sneakily fun book, told from each of the perspectives of the two main characters, set against a backdrop of friendship, motherhood, careers, marriage, and the rest of life’s messy challenges. A great ride!

Before/After :: A Bathroom, Transformed

September 7, 2022 by 1970 Dogwood Street

On our last blog post, we highlighted the adjoining bedroom and its amazing wall of built-ins. Hint :: go back and read it! Here you see the full bathroom reveal ::: the results of lots of deliberate and personal choices by the homeowners. It’s fun to see what happens when you really put a lot of thought into how you use a space.

Here, we see the bathroom in its original space.

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Testimonials

  • Barb

    Jen and Anne were so much fun to work with. My living room and office/exercise area really needed a refresh. Trying to figure out what to do was completely overwhelming for me until Jen and Anne were recommended. They really listened to what I was aiming to accomplish and provided thoughtful suggestions and new ideas that I NEVER would have thought of. As I result, I now have improved lighting, carpets, furniture, accent pieces and, best of all, a fantastic gallery wall that I can add to and/or rearrange. I’m so comfortable and happy in my improved spaces. Jen and Anne are the best!

  • Barbara M.

    Jen and Anne have great ideas and are fun to work with. They made suggestions for design, lighting, furnishings and storage that have made my living space more comfortable and functional. I would never have been able to accomplish any of this without them.  And all this happened during COVID!  They're the best!

  • Barbara L.

    Their design knowledge combined with their access to many competent professionals made the job so easy! Ann and Jen were super easy to work with and always wore masks. I have lived here since 1987 & I have never been this thrilled with my home.  They were conscious of the budget. I highly recommend Ann & Jen of 1970 Dogwood Street!

  • Kelly E.

    Jen and Anne were amazing! They listened well to get a good understanding of my needs and style and then came up with great ideas and designs. Their use of Pinterest boards made is super easy to exchange ideas. Jen would also text me photos if she happened to be at a store and saw something I may like/need. They are very thoughtful and professional and deliver as expected. I highly recommend.

  • Maura W.

    They provided fresh and innovative ideas where I had no clue, helped guide me where I already had views, and were great sounding boards where I was unsure (and they often would bounce ideas off of one other, resulting in a great final product). They were never pushy or judgmental but were always honest and supportive with their views. They were always enthusiastic and clearly love what they do. They were ready to do anything from offer little tips to go pick out and buy everything for me (and everything in between).

  • Alexis D.

    Thanks for helping us transition our living room and kitchen into a warm and cozy space. We love it!

  • Rebecca H.

    I wasn’t sure what I wanted our basement to look like, beyond removing the carpet and changing the paint color. You two took my hazy vision and vague ideas and made every inch of the limited space truly work! The framed gallery of family photos brings me great joy and makes the room vibrant!

    Most especially, I loved working with you both. You really took the time to ask the right questions to learn exactly how my family operates, our personalities, interests and styles and then, amazingly, put it all together.

  • Why I LOVE 1970 Dogwood Street

    "Ladies, you rocked my world. So much done and out of my hands that I don't need to worry about anymore!"

  • Why I LOVE 1970 Dogwood StreetWhy I LOVE 1970 Dogwood Street

    “Jen and Anne are two super talented people that can really take care of anything you need them to do! They transformed my living room while coming in under budget and getting my "style" better than I did! Besides their unlimited design and organizational skills, I can really attest to their efficient, no-nonsense way they get any job done.

    They have so many contacts in the area that before you can say reupholster, they reply with a reassuring, "I've got a guy/gal for that!"

    They are so great and easy to work with, I can't wait to start on my next project with them which is making my kids' rooms not look like we just moved in! And it's my house of 7 years!”

  • Why I LOVE 1970 Dogwood StreetWhy I LOVE 1970 Dogwood Street

    “We would highly recommend 1970 Dogwood Street if you are looking for great, easy to implement ideas for your home. They transformed our kitchen from bland to full of life with smart paint, rug and accent choices in a matter of a couple weeks. Anne and Jen are great to work with, and they make decorating fun. No more analysis paralysis with the overwhelming decorating choices for us - we have Anne & Jen!”

  • Why I LOVE 1970 Dogwood StreetWhy I LOVE 1970 Dogwood Street

    The services that Jen and Anne provide are invaluable. The key to their success is their ‘can do’ attitude. They approach each task with excitement and interest and anything they do will be a job well done. Their experience with design and furniture/color selection proved to be a life saver when they helped me decorate our new home. They are a delight to work with. I highly recommend 1970 Dogwood Street!

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