about shorelines

shorelines ◦ interiors by gregory ◦

About shorelines

The decorator's job is to "see" the client's world and life, then create an atmosphere for living

derived from the passions and hopes of the client's past, present, and future.

Interior decoration should establish a sense of place, where the surface materials of the home

reflect the colour tones and textures seen through the doors and windows. The client’s personal style

is then established through artwork, furniture, and fabric choices, placed to complement the views of

city and landscape. Blending antiques with modern and contemporary objects establishes sophistication,

while the infusion of personal collections and photographs act as touchstones for the client,

converting a house into a cosy home.

shorelines is owned and operated by Gregory Grammer, an interior decorator.

Trained in television production, Gregory received a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

in 1983 from Baylor University in Texas. Following a Baylor Media Study Program in London and a subsequent

International Management Course across the capitals of Europe, a fervor for the Grand Tour ensued.

Over the next 20 years, extensive travel continued throughout Europe,

China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Botswana,

Zimbabwe, Chile, Ecuador, Easter Island, and the Galapagos Islands.

From 1985-1990, Gregory managed the art collection and design

specifications of two 10,000 sq. ft. office interiors in San Antonio, Texas.

Gregory and his wife Cygi spent 1991 and 1992 in Seattle, Washington,

living in the Pike Place Market area, absorbing the culture and continuing their formal educations.

Arriving in Nova Scotia in 1993 with their children, Gregory opened a coffee house

and bookstore, The Reading Grounds.

In 2000, prompted by a guest to his newly renovated 19th century home,

Gregory began decorating others' homes and businesses on Nova Scotia's South Shore.

Through this venture, Gregory has created and managed clients' art collections, re-focusing

their homes and businesses on their personal identities within the context of the seaside landscape.

Thus shorelines was established.

In 2005, Gregory took advantage of an opportunity to work in Austin, Texas.

Collaborating with builders John and Kelly Siemering, a Showhouse for "Brilliant" magazine was created

and photographed for the May 2006 issue.

Now, shorelines is resettled in Austin.