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Barrymore Designs brings light to the Seacoast

By Jessica Jenkins
Special to the Atlantic News

NORTH HAMPTON | North Hampton has welcomed a brand new business this month: Barrymore Designs, located on Route 1 at 61 Lafayette Road.

This welcoming boutique offers fine decorations and gifts as well as custom-made items. Carrying an exclusive line of Lunt Silversmiths, they classify their style as Coastal with a contemporary flair.

In addition to merchandise, they also offer in-house and on-site lighting, design and furniture placement consultations as well as event decorating both during the holidays and throughout the year. Showers, weddings, corporate events or dinner parties will be a huge success with a guiding hand provided by Barrymore Designs.

Owned and operated by life partners Patricia Couture and Pete Meyer, this joint venture brings together a team with both creative and business backgrounds.

Pat, a lighting designer by trade for more than 20 years, wanted to incorporate her interior lighting and design talents with a design center and gift shop for other designers and consumers. Previously, Pat owned Wind and Wheat Country Shop in Bedford (NH) for 12 years and has developed lighting concepts with many local builders. She has also worked extensively in the Hampton, Rye and Kittery areas with private homeowners to develop distinct and complimentary design and lighting concepts for their homes. Shepard’s Cove and Playhouse Circle are just a few local communities that have been touched by her talent.
Holding a degree in psychology, and a former eight-year employee at Rockingham Electric, Pat has done extensive research on the effects of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). SAD is a common ailment that affects many Americans, especially in areas like the Northeast, during this time of year. Pat has access to a vast array of information on the subject, as well as access to specialized lightbulbs, called “full spectrum bulbs,” for use by those affected by SAD. She is always happy to share her knowledge on the subject. Pat’s creative specialty is decorating with the incorporation of antique items like skis or crochet mallets. This is a thoughtful way to personalize a gift or a decoration for your home tapered to a special interest or hobby. And, if you have a special vase or wreath you would like decorated, bring it in and Pat will work her magic.

Pete is retired from a 20-year military career as a major. After his long time service as a pilot for the Marines, Pete has worked with in the computer industry and commercial airlines for the past 15 years. He has taken a sabbatical to handle the sales and marketing aspect of Barrymore Designs. In fact, he is particularly proud of the baby line they carry called “Tickles and Giggles” handpainted by his daughter, Diane Soucy.

Gift Cards are available at Barrymore Designs, and are also a great idea for occasions throughout the year. A lighting, design or furniture placement consultation makes a great gift for new homeowners anytime. And don’t worry about bringing your fellas along to the boutique, ladies — Barrymore Designs has provided a very comfortable, “gentlemen’s waiting area,” complete with television and fireplace.

Barrymore Designs is open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sundays from 12 p.m.-5 p.m.; the shop is closed on Mondays. They can be reached at (603) 964-7337 for a consultation or more information on their offerings, and will soon be viewable online at www.barrymoredesigns.com.

Hours:
Wed, Fri and Sat 10 to 6, Thu 10 to 7, Sun 12 to 5, Mon and Tues are available by appointment.

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Route 1 ~ 61 Lafayette Road ~ North Hampton New Hampshire NH 03862
p: 603.964.7337 ~ info@barrymoredesigns.com

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