So, it’s back to school time (okay – it’s a little later than back to school time!) and the other day I was reminiscing with some friends about college dorm rooms and roommates. Let’s just say – dorm chic was not in most vocabularies when I went to college in the coughcough80’scoughcough. This is me ... Read more The post Back To School: Dorm Chic in 2024 appeared first on Linda Merrill Interior Designer Decorator South Shore Massachusetts ..read more

Over nine years ago I blogged about a bucket list trip to the iconic Mt. Washington Resort & Spa and how gorgeous it looks. Well I finally made it this past weekend! Let me say – it’s even better than expected! The Mt. Washington Resort & Spa was built in 1902 and is one of ... Read more The post Travel Tuesday Omni Mt. Washington Resort & Spa appeared first on Linda Merrill Interior Designer Decorator South Shore Massachusetts ..read more

If you had $5+M to spend on the gorgeous Georgian colonial home that starred in the movie “Home Alone” (apologies to Macauley Kulkin) – how would you decorate it? A couple of weeks ago I posted about the evolution of the Home Alone house decorating style from the 1980’s to today. It’s a beloved movie ... Read more The post Decorating the Home Alone House appeared first on Linda Merrill Interior Designer Decorator South Shore Massachusetts ..read more

After over four decades of movie making – and having fans swoon of nearly all the interiors – we have hit the Nancy Meyers Style moment in the zeitgeist. #NancyMyersCore is all the rage at the moment. And after spending nearly two decades covering her movies set designs – I am here to jump on ... Read more The post Nancy Meyers Style – Over Four Decades of Inspiration appeared first on Linda Merrill Interior Designer Decorator South Shore Massachusetts ..read more

The Home Alone house has the honor of featuring one of the most famous movie houses in recent memory. The gorgeous Georgian Colonial style brick house, built in 1921 in Winnetka IL, was the scene for much mayhem in grand old movie style. Premiering in 1990 the house was decorated in a holiday themed green and ... Read more The post Home Alone House – Bold to Bland to What’s Next appeared first on Linda Merrill Interior Designer Decorator South Shore Massachusetts ..read more

One of my bucket list trips is to visit Colonial Williamsburg – so much history and also American design style! One of their relatively recent innovations has been to create the Designer in Residence program (they actually live in these homes for a period) starting in 2019 with Tony Baratta and then in 2022 with Heather ... Read more The post American Design Style: Colonial Williamsburg Designers in Residence appeared first on Linda Merrill Interior Designer Decorator South Shore Massachusetts ..read more

You’re invited to a self-guided tour of sensational kitchens showcasing craftsmanship and design at the Newburyport PTO Kitchen Tour & Tasting, Saturday, May 11th, 2024. Enjoy this one-of-a-kind exploration of historic and charming homes, featuring complimentary tastings from exceptional restaurants, chefs, brew masters and bakers to provide a “taste” of all that Newburyport has to offer ... Read more The post 2024 Newburyport Kitchen Tour – this week! appeared first on Linda Merrill Interior Designer Decorator South Shore Massachusetts ..read more

As spring blossoms and summer warmth beckon, it’s time to embrace the natural allure of wicker and rattan in your home décor. These timeless materials effortlessly infuse spaces with a sense of airy sophistication and laid-back charm, making them perfect companions for the brighter seasons ahead. Imagine lounging on a rattan armchair adorned with plush ... Read more The post Wonderful Wicker and Rattan for Spring and Summer appeared first on Linda Merrill Interior Designer Decorator South Shore Massachusetts ..read more

Nearly a year ago I started planning my next dollhouse build project and shared the plans here. After a bit of an unexpected delay due to the onset of rheumatoid arthritis, I have been able to get back to my build and substantially completed the dollhouse kitchen this week! A reminder of the inspiration and ... Read more The post Summer’s End Beach House Dollhouse Kitchen appeared first on Linda Merrill Interior Designer Decorator South Shore Massachusetts ..read more

It’s early April here in New England – that time when winter coats are still needed despite our desire for spring – and galoshes – because it will not stop raining! There was even snow this week! Okay, in truth once it gets warm I’ll immediately go into “it’s a little bit hot” mode. New ... Read more The post The Romance of Outdoor Dining appeared first on Linda Merrill Interior Designer Decorator South Shore Massachusetts ..read more