Have you ever been on an errand at the home improvement store and sorta happened to detour by the paint chips “just to look”? And stood there pulling paint chips and grouping them in your hands with some unformed future project swirling through your grey matter? And lusting over a previously unnoticed perfect shade of […]

This beautiful home was grand in scale but lacked warmth and personality. The BEFORE photos (below) show the beautiful bones but all the colors blend into each other. Now its sunny interior welcomes family and friends every day with perky, quirky touches that enhance the home’s best features. You might hesitate, as this client did, at the suggestion of […]

Do you think that The Dining Room is a concept that has outlived its usefulness? Is your dining room on life support? Maybe it’s become a catch-all room for old files, clothing headed to the thrift store, or unused athletic equipment? How could it be reclaimed for precious shared family moments–and give you a little […]

I hear homeowners say things like, “Why, oh why, do those magazine photos of bookshelves look so perfect and mine look so [fill in the blank]…” *so blah *so empty *so full *so haphazard *so like-I-tried-too-hard Sure, the magazines have stylists to prep their photos, but you can do what they do, because I’m going […]

Ahhh, there it is–finally.  Your master bedroom project turned out just as you imagined.  No, even better.  It’s a haven.  So stylish, so you.  And then–you wake up!  It was just a dream. Cue the frowny face! Not for these clients of mine!  We identified their style, crafted a vision, and then turned it into reality. […]

I may not have Ninja skills, but when it comes to design, I have some secret weapons in my tool belt. Some go-to items that I never skip. Take a stroll through some of my Dallas clients’ homes and see what I used to bring fresh life into their spaces…. You’ve heard of late bloomers, but tulips […]

Timeless and incredibly versatile, that’s a blue and white color scheme! Really, who doesn’t like blue?? (When I ask people their favorite color to design with, 9 times of out 10 they say blue!). So many shades of blue and so many ways to apply, adapt, and tweak blue and white. In this client’s home, I brightened the […]

Friends, what a thrill to be recognized by the Houzz community for outstanding work! I’ve recently been awarded the Best of Houzz Design badge AND the Best of Houzz Service badge for 2018! This is an amazing and humbling affirmation that the work I LOVE resonates with so many who follow, work in, and write about home design. I was blown away to learn […]

We have good intentions about decorating our kids’ rooms, we really do.  But, you know,  life happens and somehow… Enough with regrets–let’s get inspired about those darling little spaces instead! Your little people will be delighted and you’ll be happier every time you walk in their rooms. Happy is reason enough, right?.  But here’s the practical bonus (in […]

We love the farmhouse look, but many don’t have the home style to support it.  Christmas decor to the rescue! This is a great time to introduce those rustic touches that lighten and brighten the holidays. The family table is the gathering spot for many holiday celebrations. Give your guests a country welcome with a take […]