Happy New Year 2021!

Happy New Year 2021!

A new year always signifies a fresh start, a time to reset and move forward. I think everyone this year could not wait to see 2020 go! 2021 will definitely have its challenges, especially the first half before we can all get vaccinated and fully resume our lives....
Designing for Siblings

Designing for Siblings

Kids have definite ideas of how their rooms should look.  Over time I have developed some strategies that make both parents and kids happy when decorating their rooms. It’s important for children to have their own spaces, to learn how to take care of that...
Break the Rules

Break the Rules

A re there rules to break in decorating? Yes and no. Following design rules may get the job done but it doesn’t create particularly inspiring rooms. The typical layout of a sofa, two chairs, a rug, matching end tables and lamps is so over. Create your own personal...
Tricks of the Trade

Tricks of the Trade

s an interior designer I am always asked what can be done to make your home more stylish, beautiful, hip and current — often by complete strangers. Over the years, you learn some tricks of the trade that can be applied to your home, putting it on the path toward a...

Holiday Details

Can you believe it’s already the holiday season? This year has flown by! We’re quickly approaching Thanksgiving, and that means it’s time to start focusing on holiday details and decor. The Thanksgiving table is one of the focal points of the...
Cozy Up to Autumn!

Cozy Up to Autumn!

The seasons are turning and that means only one thing – time to cozy-up and hibernate the colder months away!  Your home should always be more than just an assortment of furniture, and making your surroundings cozy for fall and winter is one of the best...
Outdoor Fireplace Inspiration

Outdoor Fireplace Inspiration

Fall is quickly approaching and that can only mean one thing – cool nights around a fire pit or outdoor fireplace.  There are almost limitless options when designing an outdoor escape with a fire feature, but I like to think of the exterior of a home as an...

Pools and Pool Houses

As the end of the summer heats up, these pool and pool house ideas will inspire you to stay cool in style! This wonderful secluded pool with an almost-hidden pool house is such a stand-out. It is chic, inviting, and peaceful all at the same time. This pool house in...

Beach Bungalows

Thinking about summer and beach bungalows you can easily imagine kitschy decor and cliche decorations. Beach decor can easily evolve into this style – add in bright turquoises and corals and you are on your way to overdoing it. There are ways to create that...

Modern Wood Paneling

If the term paneled walls brings to mind heavy, dark wood that sucks the natural light out of a space, you probably aren’t alone.  Wood paneling tends to make us all imagine the same sort of interior, but believe it or not, modern paneled walls can look...