GALYEAN VAIL interior design & vintage furnishings |
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2017 was full of beautiful projects, lovely clients and deep personal growth. I designed whimsical spaces for little girls, a seaport high-rise, an eclectic midcentury living room and updated a historic Church in Cambridge. I took trips to Brimfield, was featured in Boston Home and reflected on my business name (see below!). I also began selling my pottery, which I have been sneaking into photoshoots for quite some time ;). I spoke on a women's panel for Design Salon Boston earlier this year with the three incredible women I share a studio space with and attended Boston's Design Market in the fall (pictured at the Design Center's vintage Market Stalls below). |
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As I think back on all of these amazing moments and the hopes I have for 2018, one thing is clear: my goal is to connect you to your home in a way that is most meaningful to you. I had coffee with a former client and friend a couple weeks ago and she said, "I didn't realize the positive impact my newly designed surroundings would have on me, I don't think people understand that." I shared with her my hopes of really creating a brand that evokes connection and self expression, while also feeling calming and functional. I want the designs I create to take you through life's transitions and to be more than just a pretty space. I hope to write even more helpful blog content in the new year and share more behind the scenes. So needless to say, there are a lot of exciting things to come. I look forward to sharing them all with you. Happy New Year! Barbara |
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BOSTON HOME FEATURE For their Winter 2017 issue, Boston Home asked me to create a mood board based on a classic film. See my selections for Robin Hood here - I really love the floral velvet, warm woods and that little fox ring from December Thieves. |
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GOODBYE GALYEAN A lot of you know how much my business name means to me, as it is my middle name and my last name. After a lot of thinking, I decided to officially call the business Barbara Vail Design. Identifying with my first name feels more authentic to my brand and the connection I make to my clients. This will launch in early 2018, so stay tuned! |
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I am looking for a part time design assistant for 2018! Must have interior design experience or be in school pursuing a degree in design. You will be helping with floor plans, sourcing (experience with trade a plus), creating presentations, project managing, social media strategy and more. Most work can be done remotely, but would prefer someone local to the Boston area. 10 hours per week to start with room for growth. Flexible for the right person. Email info@galyeanvail.com with cover letter, resume, sample work and tell me the designer that inspires you most by January 5th. |
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HANDMADE After taking pottery classes over the course of the past few years, I finally decided to sell my pieces over the holidays at a few local markets...thank you all for the support! An etsy shop will be launching soon as well. |
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FAVORITE IMAGES FROM 2017 |
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I will leave you with this extremely thoughtful client review. I am so grateful for the wonderful people I get to work with: Five stars aren't enough to express the quality of Barbara's work and the extraordinary integrity, sensitivity and thoughtful awareness she brings to it. Through her deep sense of empathy, she was able to discern and bring to life exactly what I was looking for before I fully understood it myself. I am deeply grateful to her for all she has done for me, and I can't imagine moving anywhere in the future without Barbara by my side. Working with her has truly been one of the great pleasures of my life! - Victoria L. click here to write your own review! |
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