The journey to here- The making of an interior designer
Other designers- and small retailers or businesses-ask me this frequently- How did you get started and how long did it take to be successful? When did you hire
Other designers- and small retailers or businesses-ask me this frequently- How did you get started and how long did it take to be successful? When did you hire
Pillows, Rugs and Lamps – consider them artwork These three accessory items are super important to the end creative product! These items can add color, texture, and super
Seems lately even some new designers are not paying attention to the important numbers you need to know! Quick tips you need to know! I get asked about
Determining a budget We get asked about budgets every day- and of course defining a budget for your design project is very important to the success of your
Who wants a sterile catalog home or worse, one that looks too perfect? Most of our clients surely do not. They want homes that reflect their style but
This little foyer was an add on at some point at my client’s home. She wanted a pretty but functional place for shoes, to sit, to store items
Paint is transformative I love making transformations with paint. It is the easy way to change your home’s attitude in a short period of time especially if you
Everyone thinks buying on the internet is less expensive than buying local at a bricks and mortar store- But wait! Is it really? Wide spread belief is that
What is all the ruckus about? Facebook is all abuzz about the new color of the year from Sherwin Williams. I hardly pay attention to these things (
But why? Design trends and style historically are heavily influenced by society as a whole and what is happening in the world-and a response to how people are
(updated older post for 2018! At least am consistent- we still follow this process!) I have a rule about pricing tile. Don’t ask me what it costs “per
A budget is necessary! In the real world with our #realpeoplelivehere attitude- we know most people have a budget for just about everything from buying a house to
Last week we met with a delightful couple about various design issues they had throughout their home. One spouse made the appointment and went through our discovery process
A few of my ‘just say no’ kitchen design mistakes- I rarely see these mentioned so going to just put it out there! Multiple angled islands interesting or
To say I was blown away might make you think I do not always stroll through 20 million plus homes. Of course I do – in magazines and
Ok so I did not really touch him- duh. I know he is long since deceased. But I touched door knobs he touched- and walked where he walked-
What is the One Room Challenge? We all get by with a little help from our friends, right? There’s nothing like a good challenge between friends and colleagues
Dwell on Design, 2018 I had the enviable ( do not be a hater!) opportunity to attend the show with nine of my design colleagues in a blog
Beach house living is like no other! Not much to say about this coastal remodel and interior design that photos will not say much better! A client investor
It is not a secret around the shop- we love bathroom design- every detail makes my heart sing So much potential even in small or awkward spaces to
Who has a small kitchen that needs to be reworked? Raise your hand! It seems like we have calls daily needing small cottage kitchens remodeled on a budget
Why beige? Choosing the right color of paint for your walls, or for that matter your cabinetry, bed linens, accessories…can be daunting to many people. This is one
First in a series on building a new home and the pain and pitfalls to avoid! Building a new home is an exhilarating and exciting experience. You get
There are so many things to take into consideration when designing a kitchen. It’s where the most action takes place. Meals are prepared, conversations are held, daily activities
