Summer's Best Accessory!

Outdoor parties are the best part of summer. No matter the budget, anyone can throw together a stylish party with major flair. All you need is some sun, friends & family, (furry friends too!) some great food and a great playlist. We've got a summer filled with event styling and there's one accessory that we can't live without. This summer's best accessory is the serving tray. Yep- you gotta have one. (Or in our case, 5 or 6)

Need some inspiration? We're serving it up for ya....

  

(We're obsessed with spraying wire shelving. We spray everything around here)

Large Lucite Tray

Danielle Moss's home tour on Apartment Therapy

Looking for a tray to amp up your party chic?

Come spend the afternoon with Megan, personalizing your very own lucite tray!

WORKSHOP: DIY Custom Lucite Serving Tray

WHERE: IVY {home & garden}

WHEN: June 29th Sunday from 3-5pm

Registration Required

via Made By Girl

We're Growing! Our new design shop!

Spring has sprung around here, and what better time to announce our big news...

New England Staging & Interiors is opening a design shop!

As we put together the finishing touches, stop by this weekend for a sneak peek of our new shop.

But wait!

Not only do we have a new space for design services, we also have a new addition! 

We have added a new line of custom floral design called...

IVY 

{Home & Garden}

"Officially" Opening Thursday May 15th, 2014

Stop by this weekend for a sneak peek of the shop and get the inside scoop on what's in store!

Located within a 12 acre nursery, we have plenty of space to roam.

Come design your space with us.

(Yes, we have huge fiddle leaf fig trees!)

We can't contain our excitement!

Speaking of containment, we're obsessed with these French outdoor planters!

Come see us. 

"Officially" Opening Thursday May 15th, 2014

{Stop by this weekend for a sneak peek and sample sale)

Located at 41 Range RD Windham, NH

(Delahunty Nursery Bldg)

Phone: 603.548.3636

Outdoor Furniture & Design- Get ahead in the Fall!

As Fall approaches, (my favorite time of year!) I am finally getting around to planning my back yard space. This house has taken me forever because we are NEVER home, between me working on client's homes, having 2 kids and husband that also works like crazy. But finally, it's time and one of my last lose ends before the house will be ready to sell. 

Since my post on planter boxes is my most popular post, I thought i would share some of the processes and sources I am using for the outdoor space design and furniture.

I started with fabulous Landscape Designer Angie Verge @ AV Garden Design

She gave me the plan of attack with a full list of what to plant, where, on my budget and knowing that I have no business caring for high maintenance plantings. 

Since some of these can be best planted now, I better get moving.

Now I've got the plan for the yard.

 The deck is pretty big and is in okay shape but I hate the railings. I am planning to take the railing off and install a Chippendale style railing. This is my favorite style and I can say without doubt that 

I have NEVER met a Chippendale style railing I didn't die over.

@ Pinterest via Martensen Jones Interiors

I actually have a large recessed platform for a hot tub yet, 

I'm considering making it a warming firepit area instead.  

 

 Image via Thomas J. Story

I'll be getting some fabulous planters for sure, which reminds me...

You MUST see the absolutely stunning gardens from Robin Kramer Garden Design 

Robin has totally inspired me to have some ornamental hedges

 (images via Robin Kramer Garden Design )

 And I'm totally planting some giant alliums

(image via cloth paper scissors)

When it comes to outdoor furniture, this is an easy one because I absolutely love the line we offer called Skyline Design. Our clients from Nantucket to Rhode Island -to- Boston to Maine love it! 

Here's what is going on my deck.

(Available through New England Home Staging & Interiors)

And a little of this over by the warming pit.

Images via Skyline Design 

Most of our clients start getting excited about outdoor furniture buying right around the same time every year. Can you guess when?

Yes-Right before (like 3 weeks before)the 4th of July.

 Our phones start buzzing and everyone wants the same thing; outdoor dining sets, traditional look with a modern twist, Restoration Hardware but a better value. If you missed the pre-spring boat, late summer is a great time to order your outdoor furniture.  Not to mention, how great is it to snuggle with hot cocoa and a fire in the New England Fall weather!

AHHH- I cannot wait for Fall! And to get this yard done.