Author: Amy Hirsch

2015 A List Awards Finalist

I am so thrilled to be a finalist for this year’s At Home A List Awards!

I am so thrilled to be a finalist for this year’s At Home A List Awards!  Two of my designs are up for consideration, one in the Bath Design category and one in the Entryways category.  Both can be seen in a supplement to the most recent issue of Greenwich Magazine.  I feel honored to be included in this group of talented designers:

BATH DESIGN

  • Alisberg Parker Architects
  • Amy Aidinis Hirsch
  • Morgan Harrison Home

BEDROOM

  • Jennifer Smokler Interiors
  • Karen Bow Interiors, LLC
  • Susan Glick Interiors

DINING ROOM

  • Alisberg Parker Architects
  • Jennifer Smokler Interiors
  • Karen Bow Interiors, LLC

ENTRYWAYS

  • Amy Aidinis Hirsch
  • Austin Patterson Disston Architects
  • Giancarlo Massaro Architect

KIDS’ BEDROOM

  • Bella Interiors
  • Carmina Roth Interiors, LLC
  • Karen Bow Interiors, LLC

KIDS’ SPACE/PLAYROOM

  • Alisberg Parker Architects
  • Blueprint Dreams LLC
  • Roughan Interiors

KITCHEN DESIGN

  • Able Construction, Inc.
  • D2 Interieurs
  • Oliver Wilson Construction with FigTree Designs

LANDSCAPE (GREATER THAN 1 ACRE)

  • Conte & Conte, LLC
  • Devore Associates
  • Elise Landscapes & Nursery, LLC

LANDSCAPE (LESS THAN 1 ACRE)

  • Glen Gate Company
  • Glen Gate Company
  • Sean Jancski Landscape Architects

LIVING SPACES

  • Lynne Scalo Design
  • Susan Glick Interiors
  • Lisa Hilderbrand – Welhil Interiors

MODERN ARCHITECTURE

  • Forehand + Lake with Jill Neubauer Architects
  • JMKA Architects
  • Twelve Development

OFFICE/LIBRARY

  • Catherine Cleare Interiors
  • D2 Interieurs
  • Kat Rosier for Hom Sanctuary
  • Charles Hilton Architects

POOL HOUSE

  • Charles Hilton Architects
  • Neil Hauck Architects LLC
  • Sean O’Kane AIA Architect PC

RENOVATION

  • David Scott Parker Architects
  • Mark P. Finlay Architects
  • Sellars Lathrop Architects

TRADITIONAL ARCHITECTURE: LESS THAN 7,000 SQUARE FEET

  • Alisberg Parker Architects
  • Austin Patterson Disston Architects
  • Neil Hauck Architects

TRADITIONAL ARCHITECTURE: GREATER THAN 7,000 SQUARE FEET

  • David Scott Parker Architect
  • Douglas VanderHorn Architects
  • Robert A. Cardello Architects

Winners will be announced at the A List Awards Gala on Thursday, September 10.  The event begins at 6pm at the Palace Theater in Stamford, Connecticut.  Click here for tickets, and I hope to see you there!

Here’s a glimpse of the projects for A List Award consideration in the Bath Design and Entry categories.  Stay tuned for the announcement of winners later this week!

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Greenwich Magazine: Fall Nesting

I recently had a feature in the Home Section of this month’s issue of Greenwich Magazine.

I recently had a feature in the Home Section of this month’s issue of Greenwich Magazine.  They asked for my thoughts on how to enhance a space for fall, so I shared my ideas on how to add texture and color just for this time of year.  I find myself looking for warmer palettes as the season shifts and like to change details to reflect this.  Many thanks to Greenwich Magazine and Moffly Media for the feature!

 

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AtHome in Fairfield County: French Twist

I am so pleased to share an editorial featuring a recent project in At Home in Fairfield County’s September/October 2015 issue.

I am so pleased to share an editorial featuring a recent project in At Home in Fairfield County‘s September/October 2015 issue.  This editorial features a kitchen I designed for a long time client, someone who’s been with me since I started my career over eight years ago.  The benefit to a long term client relationship is that I’ve already earned their trust.  When we first talked about the kitchen, the client turned to me to say, “This is what we want,” gave me their wish list, and let me have carte blanche.  They were so open to everything I presented that there was very little tweaking between what came out of my head and the final design.  It’s so nice to see what’s possible when you develop a great client rapport over time.  Many thanks to At Home magazine for the feature!

 

 

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Housepad App

I really appreciate the Housepad App as a communication tool and an all-in-one resource for seamlessly maintaining a home on so many levels.

When touring this year’s Kips Bay Showhouse, one of the things I found really interesting was a display on the new Housepad App.  Developed by Michael Bruno, founder of 1st Dibs, the Housepad app is an excellent tool for homeowners who want to stay organized and take a proactive approach to running their household.  It puts a number of resources at your fingertips.

Housepad App 1I know when I leave a client’s home after completing a project, it won’t look the same the next time I return.  Little things like the arrangement of cushions or the placement of accessories may be off and I find myself wanting to fluff pillows or tweak other details.  With the Housepad App, the homeowner can create room by room lookbooks so everyone from the kids to the cleaning staff knows how a room is meant to look.  It’s a simple way to communicate in order to consistently have your home looking its best.

Housepad App 2 copyAnother feature of the Housepad App is the ability to create to-do lists.  These lists can be shared and assigned to family and staff who are then able to send notification when each task is complete.  For a large household or one with an extensive staff, this can be a valuable time saver that keeps everyone on the same page and ensures important tasks are finished on schedule.

Housepad App 4One of the most thoughtful features of the Housepad App is the ability to create a catalog of household items and appliances complete with invoices, warranty information, and instructions.  So much more efficient than searching through files or binders if an appliance needs repairs!  Additionally, you can store household emergency contact information, including details such as the location of shut off valves and fire extinguishers.  The App even allows you to control a Nest thermostat, schedule maintenance calls with Handy, and keep a master shopping list with one-click Amazon ordering or just as a reference.  All of these tools can be shared with members of the household from family to pet sitters to cleaning staff.

I really appreciate the Housepad App as a communication tool and an all-in-one resource for seamlessly maintaining a home on so many levels.  It’s such a smart solution!

Matt Story

I was first introduced to Matt Story’s paintings on a visit to Samuel Owen Gallery.

I was first introduced to Matt Story‘s paintings on a visit to Samuel Owen Gallery.  He paints beautiful landscapes, but his water series is what really caught my eye.

Pacific Dream Floating
Pacific Dream Floating
Green Velvet Rising
Green Velvet Rising
Red Bubble Down
Red Bubble Down

To create these paintings, Story first captures dozens of images during a photoshoot in a pool with a model.  He then goes through the photos to develop a concept for a painting.  This process may involve cropping the image in the photo, determining a the width to height ratio, and carefully choosing references among thousands of photos of bubbles.  After blocking the painting and transferring a scaled-up drawing to the canvas, he begins to add colors, tweaking the image and adding layer after layer of colors.  The final touch involves a complicated glazing of each bubble to achieve a perfect reflective look.

A Bubble in Hand
A Bubble in Hand
Blue Twist Black
Blue Twist Black
Blue Bubble Cruise
Blue Bubble Cruise

I find these paintings so bold and graphic.  They are both sensual and playful.  In person, Matt Story’s paintings are just so energetic, I could stare at them forever.

To see more of Story’s paintings, visit his website.  You can also find him on Facebook.

Petta Thompson

When browsing Donghia, I kept seeing this great art — I loved it.  Later, when I visited ICFF, I came around a corner and saw all these gorgeous wall coverings by Petta Thompson.  I realized we had samples of theirs around my studio but never made the connection between them and the artwork that had caught my eye.

Petta Thompson 4Petta Thompson 8Petta Thompson 11Petta Thompson 5Founded in 2007 by artists Rita Petta and Rebecca Thompson, the studio embodies the idea of a continual exploration of beautiful things.  Each piece in their collection features incredible craftsmanship and attention to detail.  They work with a team of artisans to create wall coverings, art, and truly stunning decorative objects.

Rebecca Thompson and her paintings in Oakville, CT. Petta - Thompson Studios.Rebecca Thompson and her paintings in Oakville, CT. Petta - Thompson Studios.Petta Thompson 1Rebecca Thompson and her paintings in Oakville, CT. Petta - Thompson Studios.I really dig the vibe of these creative women and am so happy they are right here in Connecticut.  When I met them at ICFF, I found them so approachable and easy going.  When you really love a product and the people behind it, it makes you want to use it even more.  Petta Thompson’s work is beautiful, so raw and organic.  The wood pieces coated with gold look very awe-inspiring.

Petta Thompson 3Petta Thompson 12Petta Thompson 13Petta Thompson 10To see more of Petta Thompson’s designs, visit their website.  They are also on Facebook.