January 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 …
Read MoreOctober 11, 2015
After Guilford Green, Marsala and all the others, the color season from Benjamin Moore surprises with white.
Simply White OC-117 Color of the Year
White washed walls set the mood in this rustic design
So the blogosphere is buzzing at the start of this year’s color season about “white”. For many of us, this designer included, white is the absence…
Read MoreSeptember 18, 2015
How does rearranging furniture relate to your mood and impact creativity? What does this mean for selling your home or a new room design in your home? Our home is a powerful place.
“Designing is an opportunity for artistry and comfort. As you re-arrange your personal space, you also hone your aesthetic and identify what you truly love, want and need.” Carrie Barron
Rearranging at the White House with President Obama
Apartment Therapy provided …
Read MoreAugust 4, 2015
Coffee tables are eye-candy for you and your guests. And they need seasonal “refreshing”. This post is about my favorite tools to create beautiful coffee tables.
TRAYS
West Elm Herringbone Tray
Just last week I stopped at West Elm for a presentation tray (another topic) and saw many in great colors, patterns and sizes. Perfect for an update and affordable too.
FAVORITE BOOKS
Choose some favorite books from your collection and rotate
The …
Read MoreJuly 28, 2015
On the love of life and love of food
Julia Child just knew it ~ that food brings family together. This is certainly true for me. I spent a recent weekend in St. Louis for a ‘Sister’s Weekend’ celebrating all of us (4) along with a new kitchen and found treasure. That treasure was dinnerware from our grandmother uncovered during …
Read MoreMay 20, 2015
Is it time to add comfortable outdoor furniture? To make outdoor entertaining more comfortable and relaxing many of us will shop for new furniture in advance of the upcoming warmer weather.
Outdoor furniture from Lloyd Flanders
Many of us consider Memorial Day the unofficial start to the summer season. So we celebrate the holiday at home with an outdoor barbecue
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