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 […]
So. Do you say neesh? Or nitch. Or maybe nish? Just take your pick when it comes to the “niche”–I’ve heard all three ways (but probably nitch the most). What’s a niche? You know those little recesses in the wall where you can…well, here, let’s see what we CAN do with nitches, neeshes or nishes. At this client’s house, the moody-toned niche above the fireplace was […]
When we built our new home, I finally had a luxury I’d never had before. No, not the freestanding soaking tub, although that’s pretty terrific. Instead, it’s a– guest bedroom! How easy and fun it is to welcome family and friends overnight now that we don’t have to displace the boys from their rooms to accommodate […]
We all have our own unique style that speaks volumes about who we are, but in the age of endless virtual meetings, as we continue to wait out the pandemic wrought by COVID, I want to show you some easy ways to set up a video call that will make your colleagues and their lingering […]
With the world changing daily, and more people moving into a work from home position, many people are having to create office spaces in their homes. The excitement of creating a space that is unapologetically you and functional can often become a modern design nightmare. From background to lighting, there are many things that can […]
Ready to tour my 1926 Tudor Revival Cottage? Friends, call me crazy: in the middle of our busy life of parenting, pastoring, and running a design business, we’re building a house. We are excited but will miss this one! 100-year old house renovation I truly do love it and have had a blast these last few […]
Welcome to my home! I am so excited to give you a tour of my beautiful, family-oriented space. This cottage was built in 1926 and we loved the charm and history! We renovated the kitchen and restored and updated many of the rooms to improve the flow and livability. Behind the pastel colored drywall was […]
Work + homeschool. Happy convergence, or perfect storm? We’ve faced lots of challenges in the last couple of months. For one thing, many of us find ourselves not only working from home but also teaching our children. Sometimes how you arrange your spaces can help you cope better. Today I’ll show you some of my […]
“Well, I saw this kitchen in a magazine…” “I’ve brought home six different bed sets and the room STILL doesn’t look like I want.” “This furniture looked great in the store. But at home, it’s all still so…meh.” Friends, I get you. From day one, my goal has been to help my design clients move […]
Your finger hovers over the call button. You chew your lower lip. You cast your eyes around the room one more time, seeking confirmation. Oh, how to know? SHOULD I CALL AN INTERIOR DESIGNER OR NOT?? I can help you out here. Now, you may think advice on this question from an interior designer would […]