The project is our most meaningful to date.  Through innovative and thoughtful design incorporating Aging-in-Place and sustainable practices, the homeowner, an elderly woman living with Alzheimer’s; is now is able to live independently in her own home.  We’re happy to report that she still lives there now, well over a year since we remodeled.

We are honored that New England Dream House has chosen our story for the 2009 Dreamies.  Thank you New England Dream House for making our Christmas extra special this year!

If you're unable watch the show live, please visit their site www.nedreamhouse.com . The house will be on there starting December 27th.

Jim Raftus of Clarke Distribution Corp, Susan Howell of Howell Custom Building Group, Rob Day, Sean Clarke of Clarke Distribution Corp, Andie Day, Steve Howell of Howell Custom Building Group and our publicist Sabrina Velandry of Sabrina Inc.

Andie with Deb Burke and Joe Tanguay of Clarke Distribution Corp.

Andie and her husband Rob, catching their breath after receiving a Gold!

Michael Kim, architect, took home 3 (4?) awards!

Sabrina Velandry of Sabrina, Inc, Andie Day and Andie's daughter; nurse and mentor for AIP, Melissa Cummings

Daniel Flynn, Master of Ceremonies & Deb Burke, PRISM Awards Chairwoman

Last night was a spectacular event for us. Andie Day, LLC was awarded a Silver and a Gold at the Builders Association of Greater Boston PRISM awards. We were awarded a Silver in best whole-house renovation under 250K. The Gold was for best kitchen remodel under 75K.

Honestly, both awards came as a complete shock. Of course, this was a welcome shock.

BAGB put on a great show. The PRISM awards (Prestigious Results in Sales and Marketing) are considered to be the Academy Awards of home design. Chairwoman, Debra Burke of Clarke Distribution Corp, and the rest of the committee definitely did it up right.

Upon arrival, guests were tickled to walk over a boardwalk of stars with the names of various contestants and sponsors. The committee decided to do-away with the fancy sit-down meal that is usually the norm for this event. Rather, heavy hors d'oeuvres were passed and the guests were invited to choose from three food stations. Most of us stood around tall cocktail tables, which was perfect for mixing and mingling. No one stood at a table for very long - just long enough to enjoy roast beef with horseradish before someone else swooped in to enjoy food and cheer. This kept the tables dynamic and the conversation movin'.

The entries were stunning. We were so proud to be up there with the winners including, Leslie Fine, Howell Custom Building Group and Abode Green Build. The biggest winner of the night was Michael Kim, a reputable and inspirational Boston architect.

Master of Ceremonies, Daniel Flynn, was hilarious and kept the awards hopping with jokes and laughter. When presenting one very gorgeous and very large Balinese bathroom, he exclaimed, "Look at the size of that bathroom! I grew up with 6 older sisters and, for me, the bathroom was the key to the Merit mart." Hey, just because we're designers doesn't mean we're immune to a good joke - even if it does involve a bathroom!

Thanks to everyone at BAGB for making the PRISM Awards extra special for all of us. And a special thanks to all our friends at Clarke. We believe all of life's achievements are a collaboration, and we would not be writing this if it weren't for the support of Deb Burke, Sean Clarke, Jim Raftus and Joe Tanguay-thanks guys! It truly was a night to remember.

~Blog authored by Andie Day & Sabrina Velandry of Sabrina, Inc

Clarke Corp’s showroom is a wonderland of inspiration, highlighting the modern advances in kitchen appliances brought forth by Sub-Zero and Wolf, Asko and KWC. Designers and consumers are welcomed to browse the many vignettes ranging in style from traditional to modern. The showroom also features live kitchens to help designers and clients create their own original ideas featuring Sub-Zero and Wolf products.

Day is an avid fan of Clarke Corp and the Sub-Zero and Wolf brands. She often incorporates their many high quality appliances into her designs. She is quite proud to have been given this honor by such a reputable company. Read more about our grand prize winning.

Clarke Luxury Appliance Showroom 2008 Design Contest Winners

This week's Dream House on the North Shore of Massachusetts is a real life saver. The children of an elderly woman had it renovated so she could live at home instead of a nursing home. If you'd like to talk to designer Andie Day, her company is Andie Day Inc. The phone number is 617-587-1700 AndieDay.com.