A cheery color palette, a jam session corner, billiard and ping pong tables, gaming and movie center–SCORE! This bright rec room I designed for an active family ticks all the boxes for fun summer days ahead! Spectators following the pool game can perch on the galvanized stools, and the indestructible table is handy for drinks. Colorful […]
I wonder where the idea of displaying plates as art came from? For sure, those who collected rare blue and white china hundreds of years ago put their treasures on display. Later, maybe folks who couldn’t afford art put up their pretty dishes for decoration, first on plate racks and then–“Hey, why not directly on […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
4 Steps to a Festive Farmhouse Holiday: Many love the festive farmhouse look, but 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. Festive Farmhouse Table The family table is the gathering spot for many […]
All in for Christmas decor but not feeling the red and green? Never fear–alternatives are as close as your imagination, so bring your own vision to the holidays. It’s a perfect time for every budding decorator to let fancy take flight! You’re thinking more like…sophistication and sparkle? Pull from this mood board I did for a […]
It’s the day after Thanksgiving — are you unpacking bins of Christmas décor or browsing sales? As you reveal each box, now’s the perfect moment to rethink how you carry your traditions forward. Let’s talk about weaving Christmas keepsakes into your decor in fresh, meaningful ways. Christmas Keepsakes- Family Heirlooms One of my favorite traditions is […]