August 31, 2016
Summer colors inspire my interior design especially watermelons and lemons.
And I want summer to stay inside with me as we meander to autumn.
So where can I use these colors beyond lemonade? and outdoor patio parties?
What fruits inspire you? These are mine.
The watermelon for color inspiration
Lemons to color your world not just lemonade
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Read MoreJune 22, 2016
Loving Indigo Blue ~
It was a year ago I wrote about indigo blue and the enduring allure of blue textiles. “We love our denim so it’s no surprise we also love blue, indigo blue. Long associated with jeans and jackets, blue, especially indigo blue, is trending throughout interior design. From entire rooms or accent walls, it is a popular …
Read MoreMarch 10, 2016
Are you ready to get creative? I have ideas for your bedroom. Specifically the end of your bed.
No matter how space challenged, we all have beds and that space at the end is precious. Here are some creative bedroom ideas.
From Elle Decor, chest provides valuable storage
Or perhaps an actual chest put to use for additional items …
Read MoreFebruary 15, 2016
Is there a place for CUPID in your kitchen? I certainly hope so because that’s the place we spend so much of our day. We gather our family and friends for hours each day while cooking and chatting so the ‘cupid factor’ is a vital ingredient of the kitchen. Each year at the annual Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS), …
Read MoreJanuary 27, 2016
Are You Living in a Fishbowl in your High Rise Condo?
Living in a high rise condo is a fishbowl experience. So with the fabulous views, light and so on, how do you make it work for privacy, light control, watching your flatscreen and sleeping? Read on to learn the options to control and manage your high rise condo and …
Read MoreJanuary 7, 2016
Master bedrooms are your oasis opportunity.
Why do I find that my clients postpone the master bedroom as their final design project? This is a conundrum for me. Over the many years of my interior design practice it’s a frequent situation. And we spend a great deal of our lives in this master bedroom. You can do the math …
Read MoreDecember 9, 2015
Holiday entertaining fills our calendars in December and the setup of your bar is front and center. Don Draper and Madmen gave prominence to bar carts making them stylish, chic and back in demand. I’ve written about them before so you can read about the Madmen Effect here.
Mid Century Modern Barcart
But what if your floor space is more …
Read MoreDecember 2, 2015
Put A Wreath On It ~ It’s The Holidays
A wreath on your front door is your ‘hello‘ to greet visitors for the holidays.
from Veranda
Tell a story with your front door
Unique materials make a statement
Make a red and green design statement for your holiday
Your wreath sets the tone for the decor of your holiday …
Read MoreNovember 22, 2015
Autumn Trends from High Point Market 2015
My annual trek to the autumn High Point Market was mid-October 17-21. The visual delight was all around beginning with fabulous weather and colorful foliage. Design inspiration was everywhere and color is bold and saturated. The Global Views showroom space is an experience all on it’s own setting color themes in numerous vignettes …
Read MoreNovember 15, 2015
It was a very good evening at Abbrio’s opening
The photos tell the story. An opening event at the Abbrio Showroom in Seattle with DXV products throughout. Live music, wonderful food and a showroom looking spectacular combined to provide a celebration. It’s a win-win for trade professionals and the public when a display is well done. And Abbrio’s luxury showroom …
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