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112′ Westport Yacht Hannah Refit Progress: Master Suite Interestingly many of our current projects, including the 112′ Westport Yacht Hannah, the 80′ Hatteras Yacht Chelsea and the 64′ Grand Banks Trawler Yacht Paikea II are for owners with young families. Balancing the yacht interior design to appeal to multiple generations is important whether the yacht

64′ Grand Banks Trawler Paikea II Refit Progress Update! Each refit project is its own new beginning, promising the potential of enjoyment with family and friends and future memories to be made.  That’s exactly what our client for the 64’ Grand Banks Trawler Paikea II refit project has in mind. Rather than purchasing a new

Those hazy, salty days of summer… Sunny days are here and the allure of the sea is real! This is especially true for one fabulous project that we’ve just wrapped up: Phase I of a refit aboard the 161ft Trinity, Stay Salty. Salty Summer Built in 2008 as Mustang Sally, Stay Salty has enjoyed a bit of celebrity status, having

It’s Time To Get Back On The Water… Summer has nearly arrived and with it a flurry of projects wrapping up just in time for our clients to get back out on the water! We have been working nonstop – from the recent opening of our brand new showroom on 17th street in the bustling Southport Shopping Center to

New Beginnings… We have exciting news! Our new studio and showroom in Southport Shopping Center is now open and our online store is live! The last few weeks have been a whirlwind of installation and inventory (on top of tight project deadlines), and I am so excited to showcase exclusive Destry Darr Designs private label collections including bespoke bed

112′ Westport Yacht Hannah Refit Progress: VIP Conversion Interestingly many of our current projects, including the 112′ Westport Yacht Hannah, the 80′ Hatteras Yacht Chelsea and the 64′ Grand Banks Trawler Yacht Paikea II are for owners with young families. Balancing the yacht interior design to appeal to multiple generations is important whether the yacht

In Need Of A Litle Design Therapy? If you’re anything like me – and I know that many of my wonderful clients reading this will relate – the last few weeks have provided the perfect opportunity to tackle shelved projects and focus on the little details of our surroundings. Whether it’s renovating an outdoor area

64′ Grand Banks Trawler Paikea II Refit Progress: Cabin Conversion   Each refit project is its own new beginning, promising the potential of enjoyment with family and friends and future memories to be made.  That’s exactly what our client for the 64’ Grand Banks Trawler Paikea II refit project has in mind. Rather than purchasing

Stay in, stay cozy, stay healthy… As we collectively adapt to our new normal, we each have our own ways of navigating this uncharted territory. I personally found myself wearing the same comfy clothes and eating the same comfort foods I resort to every time we are stuck inside as a hurricane threatens our path.

Coronavirus and the superyacht industry… Although the coronavirus pandemic is shutting down some ports of call for cruise ships, so far most of the shipyards and luxury marinas are remaining open. THE RULES OF MISRULES… Uncertainty in any area is something we as humans are quick to try to control. Chaos itself is described as

Spring is in the air and with it comes that intuitive tidying up in preparation for summer cruising! I always enjoy working on what I call the “fluff-and-puff” projects with my clients, and this time of year brings a flurry of them. What is the first item to address when you’re looking at a quick