Collins DuPont Design Group today announced it received three Silver Awards for new home sales and marketing during The Nationals 2020, presented by the National Association of Home Builders’ National Sales and Marketing Council. The Nationals salutes and honors the best home builders, developers, associates and consultants in the building industry for their determination, integrity, creativity and endurance. With 61 …
OFTEN REFERRED TO AS THE HEART OF A home, the kitchen has taken on even more significance since the pandemic began. “Since COVID, I’ve talked with so many clients who are watching cooking channels on TV,” says Sherri DuPont, ASID, president and principal of Collins DuPont Design Group. “If you’re watching and want to try recipes, it’s not fun doing …
As we reflect on this past year and all of its challenges, our hearts are filled with gratitude that our business has remained strong and robust through it all. We owe thanks to our dedicated employees who, given the most difficult circumstances, kept the work flowing whether from home or in the office. Without them, we wouldn’t be here. We …
As we continue to reflect on this year, one of the most greatly missed elements of our “normal” life is travel. Staying close to home has inevitably become the theme for 2020, leaving little other option than reminiscing on trips abroad through old photos. Our designers rely on travel to freshen their inspiration and to seek out the newest home …
A Toast to You! Ice, Ice Baby Lana’s favorite tabletop staple is both versatile and luxe. She loves making her guests delicious cocktails with crushed ice and long straws, like her favorite Angostura Colada with a healthy dash of fresh-grated nutmeg. Recipe » A Sparkling 2021 We know everyone is ready to bring in 2021! Lana’s stunning choice for midnight …
If Cascada De Leone was plopped in the chateau region of France or alongside the Tuscan villas of Italy, it would not look out of place. But this European style, castle like estate is right here in Naples. “Every time I come in here I am transformed into Europe,” said Jutta Lopez, sales associate, at Premier Sotheby’s International Realty. The …
Be guest-ready in minutes Year after year, season after season, we receive phone calls from clients about what they can do before the holidays or before guests arrive. We know a few ways to make quick and effortless updates before there are knocks at the door! If your walls could talk, they would tell you they are the best-kept secret …
Colleen shared some intriguing insights on a variety of subjects in our brief interview with her. For instance, she dispels some popular misconceptions about working with designers and reveals what inspired her to pursue a career in interior design. Find out what her most unique design task has been and how her daily routine isn’t routine at all. Q: What …
When you’re social distancing, “going out” can literally mean going outside the back door to your lanai. So, it’s no surprise that people want these spaces to be both functional and comfortable. For interior designer Laurie Walter, the owner of Cardamon Design, that also means “bringing the indoors out” in a seamless transition that essentially extends the home’s great room/living …