October 17, 2013
It was a perfect September Saturday for a reveal party. My clients anticipated eagerly this celebration of their condominium design and the opportunity to invite 20+ friends to a catered reveal party I designed just for them. The custom designed invitation from Studio Grace captures perfectly the inspiration of the design…my client’s favorite dress. Thus the reveal party invitation says,…
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October 3, 2013
You and your interior designer have picked the perfect sofa, the absolutely most fabulous coffee table, the must-have table lamps. What pulls it all together? The wall color, of course, but what about an area rug? Unfortunately, your sofa is a hard to find color and you’ve trudged through all the rug stores and catalogs, but nothing fits your personality,…
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September 25, 2013
Yes, back to school is the new normal for most families and the holidays are soon upon us. Now that the kids are back to school (and you’ve finished your celebratory “back to school” dance!), take a minute to sit back and enjoy the quiet.
Or if you’re an empty nester, you are into fall activities like football, auctions and…
July 10, 2013
When you walk into a room, what’s the first thing you usually do? Turn on the lights, right? One of the least considered design elements in a room is the light switch.
Legrand is on a mission to elevate the lighting experience and has introduced “a distinctive collection of light switches and wall plates that dials up the design quotient…
July 3, 2013
For anyone planning an outdoor party this Independence Day, the record-breaking temperatures hitting the US might pose a real challenge.
Try a few of these ideas to cool down your party:
For porches or outdoor rooms with a ceiling, add a ceiling fan. Not only will it help keep you cool, the wind created from the fan will discourage mosquitoes…
June 12, 2013
A few weeks ago, I was asked by the folks at Ehow.com to shoot a series of free “how-to” interior design videos. In the span of one day, I managed to complete 9 videos (no simple feat for a relative newbie)! I’ll be showcasing them here over the next several weeks, but if you’re anxious to see them all at…
Read MoreMay 22, 2013
It’s hard to believe that next Friday starts Memorial Day weekend, the launchpad of summer entertaining. It’s not too late to renovate your outdoor cooking space in time for the summer season.
Here are the must have items for a gourmet cooking experience:
Sink: This is a must have and cold water is fine unless you plan to wash dishes. Stainless steel is the best choice for outdoors.
Grill: You can build the grill into…
Read MoreMarch 20, 2013
“Too much of anything is bad, but too much Champagne is just right.” ~ Mark Twain
Champagne (or sparkling wine) has come to symbolize luxury (it’s rumored that Marilyn Monroe bathed in 350 bottles) and new beginnings (think of a bottle of champagne smashing against the side of a new ship or airplane). Champagne is often used to toast in a new year and to celebrate special occasions.
For this Seattle interior designer, what better…
March 13, 2013
The Color Marketing Group, an international association of color design professionals, sets the color palettes for products months in advance of the current season.
This year, emerald green is the “hot color” for everything from fashion to home furnishings. Pantone has picked this color up as Color of the Year for 2013.
If you enjoy incorporating the latest fashion trends in your home, your home can become dated in less than a year. The best…
February 27, 2013
Watching the Jason Wu runway show at Fashion Week, I thought deeply about the transcendent nature of luxury. What elements make an outfit luxurious? A beautiful print here, a flowing fabric there, a certain texture? In this same way, an interior designer adds luxury to a home. Wu did it on the runway with the use of peplums, an abundance of detail at the waist, epaulets and flowy, understated patterns. In interior design, the details…
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