Kitchen Designs and Ideas to Inspire Your Remodel. Kitchens aren’t just where the magic happens—they’re a huge factor in your home’s value. My biggest tip? Really think about how you use your kitchen. Cooking style, entertaining plans, and how you want the space to flow will make all the difference when planning your remodel. When […]

I don’t ONLY do residential design. I love Airbnb’s, restaurants, shops and the like! So when I got a call to complete a neighborhood multi-purpose community center design, my first question was “where and when!?”. My second question is what functions does this space need to meet? The answer was threefold: It needed to be […]

I’ve been holding this in for a long time, and for the first time, I am sharing what EVERYONE is decorating with this fall that I think is overused. Can I provide some better alternatives?

Even though I am busy promoting the new book, the summer design work doesn’t take a break. And that is just how I like it! This beautiful home was a perfect example of nice…but a little blah. Check out some action tips that take your space from boring to unique.  These tips will help you […]

Yay, it’s March, and you’re seeing green everywhere, from the green blush on trees and shrubs to the green “Kiss Me, I’m Irish” t-shirts. Where else is green prominent this spring? Why, in the GREEN DECORATING trend! And I don’t just mean save-the-planet-recycle-cut-energy green.  Have you seen the green velvet sofas, green tropical wallpapers, green tile, […]

Does a phone conversation from your home workspace go anything like this: “Hello, ABCDelicious Confections–“(hissing: “Stop jumping off the coffee table THIS MINUTE!”) “–How can I help–” (snapping fingers: “I SAID, do NOT let the dog out!”) “–I’d be happy to–” (through clenched teeth: “Who spilled juice on my ORDER FORMS??”) “Hello? Hello?” With so […]

I love a gallery wall. I have several in my own home, and it’s a lot of fun to help clients create gallery walls in their homes.  Ready to try your hand at creating a memorable grouping?  I’m happy to help with my top 5 tips on how to plan a gallery wall. Gallery Wall […]

Last time I showed you pix from my Plano clients’ home and how my team and I did a major refresh number on the living room and sitting room. See it here. These lovely folks had asked me to help them re-imagine their dated, formal style and bring in a lighter, brighter vibe for their […]

Sure, we’ve all got tubs and tubs of Christmas decorations, even plenty of fall and Fourth of July cuteness to perk up our spaces.  But how can we put a little LOVE in our homes during February’s last gasp of winter? Things I love in this room: the fresh flowers the high shelves for rotating […]

“I’ll be home for Christmas,” sings the crooner. “You can count on me…” Because Christmas at the Warren house is a Really Big Deal, you can count on me pulling out all the stops to create a magical setting for our family Christmas!   Come right on in and see for yourself the BEFORE and AFTER […]