As spring blossoms and summer warmth beckon, it’s time to embrace the natural allure of wicker and rattan in your home décor. These timeless materials effortlessly infuse spaces with a sense of airy sophistication and laid-back charm, making them perfect companions for the brighter seasons ahead. But first – a lesson: What is the difference … Read more
Yes please to the return of luxe window treatments! But – no worries – I’m not talking about super formal treatments like this: Although they certainly have their place: Over the last fifteen years it seems that window treatments have gone the way of the dodo. I remarked on this a few years ago when … Read more
One small but impactful trend I’ve been noticing is the return of cute pleated lampshades. I’ve always loved them and am so happy to see them make a return – as we move away from all white and gray interiors there’s room for layering and nothing says layered like a pleated lampshade! Now – … Read more
I was asked to share my best tip for creating the perfect relaxing bedroom. You can read it at The Mattress Insider along with the wisdom of my other design professionals. “My best tip for creating the perfect relaxing bedroom is to avoid having a television set or work space in the bedroom. The bedroom should … Read more
There’s been a lot of talk and articles over the last couple of years about how the kids today (I sound so old saying that!) don’t want their parents (or grandparents) family heirlooms, aka – old stuff. Collected treasures or trinkets, wedding china and silver, heirloom quality furniture – or even just mementos of childhood. … Read more
I have a friend who is always commenting on my skills at mixing patterns and colors. She says that she’d never think about putting certain things together. There are certainly “tips” for how to do it – which I will list at the bottom. But mostly it’s just the feel of how it looks (to … Read more
What to do with an awkward living room? A few months ago I wrote about long and narrow living rooms which has turned into one of my most read blog posts. That post focused on living rooms where the fireplace is on the center of the long outside wall of the room with two doorways … Read more
Symmetry vs. asymmetry – is it an either or? Symmetry and asymmetry are two fundamental principles of design used to create balance and visual interest in a space. The reality is, we need both when creating a visually appealing environment. Too much symmetry can result in a boring room and too much asymmetry can result … Read more
Hello! I’m always trying to figure out the best way of helping you find bliss in your homes. Sometimes, you’re looking for a full scale bespoke design and sometimes they live in another time zone and virtual design services fill the bill. But what happens when you’re DIYing it and you just need a quick … Read more