24/05/2025
As a longtime OB/GYN and mother of two, Dr. Jamie Routman was used to days that revolved around caring for others. When she finally had the chance to create a space just for herself, she knew exactly what she wanted: a quiet room where she could tune out the noise and tune into a good book—and maybe enjoy a glass of wine.
She turned to one of her patients and friends—local designer and shop owner MK Quinlan—to help her realize that dream. Together, the two transformed a neglected screened-in porch into a light-filled sunroom, complete with eclectic art, textiles, and dedicated space for her beloved plants and books.
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“We jokingly refer to it as her ‘ladies’ lair,’” says MK. “Guys get their man caves, but someone as busy as Jamie needed a dedicated place of her own, too. She’s an incredible doctor, but also a voracious reader, writer, and artist. She needed a place where those things could be a priority—even if just for an hour.”
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“I start my day in this space pretty much every morning,” Jamie says. “I make some tea and sit out there, crack a window, and just listen to the wind chimes or the birds. It’s so peaceful.”
She also uses the room for writing letters, playing mahjong with friends, and even the occasional cat nap. “I’m a napper,” she laughs. “So if I get the chance, that’s where I go.”
“The most rewarding thing about design is being able to help tell your client’s story through the items you select,” says MK. “Our goal was to create something really comfortable, but most importantly to give Jamie a place that reflected her personality, her interests, and allowed her mind to wander.”
For Jamie, it’s been the perfect place to go whenever she needs a minute.
“Every woman needs a room like this in her life.”
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