Designer Tips for Small Spaces

Designer Tips for Small Spaces

Many of my clients come to me wanting to downsize, or with a small apartment or condo in the city where square footage is few and far between.  Just because you’re living in closer quarters doesn’t mean that your design needs to suffer.   On the...
Getting in Bed with Organic

Getting in Bed with Organic

We all know that when it comes to what we put in our bodies, organic is always better.  So, shouldn’t that count for the linens we spend 8 hours of every day wrapped up in?  Chemical dyes and additives can irritate the skin, and our skin is, after all,...
Oh, Baby!

Oh, Baby!

I’ve always said, “You’re never too old to learn something new”, and I’m so excited to take this to the extreme in my new role as nonnie-to be!  Yes, next month my son and daughter-in-law will be blessing us with a granddaughter....
Market Trends: Looks We Love!

Market Trends: Looks We Love!

A few weeks ago, we went down to High Point, North Carolina for the design market to see some of our favorite lines display their newest collections.  Usually, we leave with so many inspiring new ideas that it takes a few days to decompress and sort through all...
Pattern Mix Like a Pro

Pattern Mix Like a Pro

Whether you are trying to put together a fashionable new outfit or a fun new room design, pattern mixing can seem like such a daunting task.  You may love the look of mixing patterns, but where do you even begin?  How can you tell what patterns will work...
Palm Springs Inspired Design

Palm Springs Inspired Design

I just returned from a fabulous (and oh so warm!) trip out to the west coast to see Jillian.  After some San Diego fun time we headed East to Palm Springs for a little desert getaway.  There is so much beautiful mid-century modern design, at times I...