Charlene Petersen of Cashmere Interior: Baltimore Residence

May 6, 2013

I had the honor to work with Charlene Petersen, owner of Cashmere Interior late March to photograph one of her client’s home. Charlene’s goal is clear when working with her clients. She wants to give them a home that they love. Charlene does this through her ability to hear and know what her clients wants. She is down to earth and listens. Charlene’s life and career opportunities have allowed her to travel the world that has given her the ability to select one of a kind pieces that are classic and that are the perfect design for your home. The rooms designed by Charlene are classic, sophisticated, warm and cozy. The perfect combination that makes a home.  I had a wonderful full day of photographing this residence along side of Charlene. The rooms featured below are the study, guest bedroom, and master bedroom. More rooms to come! ENJOY!!!

The study is located down the hall from other spaces in the home and has great sunlight.

Charlene wanted this room to be fresh, warm and inviting for the passerby.

This room painted in Benjamin Moore’s Duxbury Gray accomplished this goal.

This color seems to vary from Green, to Gray to Blue, and it’s  color that Charlene loves.

A favorite piece in this room are the burlap ottomans. They are functional as well as keeping the room grounded!The over sized sofa, geometric rug, and ikat linen drapery completes the warm and yet fun room as a modern family hangout.A perfect and inviting place to relax together as a family.The guest bedroomAgain this room is light, warm and inviting for their guest.The accent color of navy is classic.I love the curves in the mirrors as well as in the headboard.The Master Bedroom

(it’s a favorite of mine!)

Charlene works along each client to know their desires per room and then creates them.

For the master bedroom there were clear descriptors “ice blue, crystal and silk”.

Take a look at each photograph to see how Charlene designed this room to meet her clients desire.

There was one challenge Charlene shared, keeping the design from floating away into a girls only space.

You know there is a man and women sharing the space together.

The limed oak bedside tables gave the right amount of “earth” to anchor the beautiful silk wall paper.

Look at the layers, colors and textures! Beautiful!You can not help but stare. Here is the crystal in the room, it hangs from above.The drapery  has a metallic pattern on blue ground.

It is a heavy velvet that adds a needed weight to the room

Charlene Petersen

Cashmere Interior
2201 Old Court Road,
Brooklandville, MD21208

www.cashmereinterior.com

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charlene petersen

Thanks Jamie! The photos look amazing! So happy with how they turned out:) Charlene

Mary

I want, want, want!!! Gorgeous!!! (The pics are amazing, too!!! :) ) xo

Instragrams: April

April 29, 2013

April came and went so fast. It started with a trip out to Denver CO with my mom to celebrate my sister’s bridal shower. Everything was going well we even got to see her in her wedding dress! But then the flu hit me and I was sick. So sick and in bed. I rallied for the shower on Saturday that was beautiful but could not eat any of the delicious food. I had a bite of plain white toast. By late Saturday night I was out of bed and ready to rejoin the fun weekend plans! My sister and I got to have breakfast at one of my favorites on Pearl Street, we all drove out to red rocks and enjoyed a long drive through the mountains, and then out for dinner. The rest of the month was the everyday…paying bills, cooking dinner, dropping off Myla at preschool and not apologizing for being late often, grocery shopping at Millers, and a date night to Bulls Head in Lititz. It is our favorite place to eat in the coolest small town of America! If you ever visit it a must! ENJOY!!!

I should have put on sunglasses!Myla likes to carry her baby in her ergo when grocery shopping, just like I did with her.Working on a tulle skirt for a flower girl!Bulls Head and yes Lititz really got voted coolest small town of America!

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Danielle

Lititz IS a cool town, for sure. And Myla’s ergo is adorable!

PASS

April 24, 2013

PASS. This might be by far the best piece of technology that I have seen since in the photography industry. I know that is a big claim to make. I also know that I have not been in the industry that long. However I am going to stick to this claim. I first learned of PASS through Jasmine Star and started to use it randomly last year for several events. What is PASS? PASS is sharing. PASS is an online gallery that allows you to share all your images to any device, anywhere at any time. Your images are always accessible to you and to share with family and friends.

There are a few reasons as a photographer why I love PASS. First it is simple. I’m not techy in any means. You open PASS on your computer. Then drag and drop the folder of your beautiful images and the mother-ship uploads your high resolution images. There is no more burning dvds and waiting and checking to make sure they uploaded all the images. PASS saves me time in my workflow. It allows less time behind the computer and that is such a benefit! As part of my service I deliver edited high resolution images to my clients. PASS allows me to instantly deliver and share the images to my clients with a link to their gallery. The gallery is beautifully designed as well as images can be categorized into collections within one event. Another reason why I love PASS is that it is made sharing simple for my clients. They can share images both socially as well as on their mobile devices. No more emails from family members or friends requesting that one photo from your wedding or event. Family and friends can now download all your wedding images if they like with a click of the mouse. Need another reason to try out PASS as a photographer? No watermarking is necessary the credit goes along with each image that is shared socially. Yep, each image shared is marketing your business. It’s amazing! One last reason why you should try it out…it’s FREE. There really is no reason why you should not try it out! I’ll bet that it will change your workflow, save you time, your clients will love it and it will market your business for you! You really can not go wrong! Check PASS out and see for yourself.

 

I started using it for weddings last year (though as a test) and I love how brides can share their images with anyone at anytime!

I also now use PASS for interiors!

I upgrade my clients for a year of viewing, 10 years of secure back up, and the ability to download all the images at one time.In PASS I created an event called Laura + Drew.

For my sister there has been several event before here wedding that I have been able to easily add to her PASS gallery.

They are located under the collections.

If you click on a photo it enlarges it and makes it the only image on your screen.

From there the options to share, email, download, create favorites or print! This is PASS, the ability to share simply.

These pictures of Laura and Drew will be coming soon to the blog!

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danielle

So I’d been meaning to check this out and I appreciate your thoughts. It sounds great. I’ve not read every detail, but it looks like you basically pay for the service per event? That’s cool, and easy to roll into your pricing. What about prints though? Some of my clients want to purchase prints through me, as opposed to buying the digital negative then purchasing their own prints. Is there a way for them to choose the images and basically submit an order form to me or does PASS not provide that service?

Thanks, I look forward to trying it out free the next session I have!

Lyndon Heath Cabinetry: Oxford Kitchen

April 22, 2013

Let me start with saying, “I love working with my husband!” This was the our last stop of the day for our photo shoot back in January. We arrived in Oxford Maryland as the sun had set. This residence was tucked back in the woods and is a weekend retreat for the homeowners. It is the perfect setting for them that is away from city life and noise. You look around and there is something about being in the woods that creates a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere where together the homeowners can unwind from the week’s work.

Lyndon Heath Cabinetry had the honor of working with Jay Jenkins, President of Jenkins Baer Associates on this project. Jay is one of the most gracious designers to work with on a project and makes final decisions stress free. Jay designed this full overlay kitchen that has clean lines and is classic. The perimeter cabinets are finished in a beige and the island is painted in a green high gloss finished. From start to finish Lyndon Heath Cabinetry is in communication with the designer on a project, giving updates, and making any changes necessary. With this project Lyndon Heath Cabinetry was determined to meet the tight deadline to ensure that the homeowner would be able to enjoy their retreat come summer. The goal was met and the homeowners have enjoyed their newly designed custom cabinets.  ENJOY!!!

I love all this storage space in these cabinets.The fixtures were beautiful and the perfect touch to tie the room together with the appliances.I love clean counter tops and this cabinet was designed to hide the appliances perfectly.You can notice the deep green color of the island in the pictures above.Laser engraved branding .LOVE it!Pull outs make finding anything stored below easier!

Lyndon Sentz

Lyndon Heath Cabinetry

717.413.2942

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Jay

I’m honored. Such beautiful craftsmanship. Great clients, great craftsmen!