It’s hard to believe that the 12-day countdown to Christmas has already begun! Have you been decking the halls or are you scrambling to get your home ready for the man in the red suit? Many of us … Continued
Is your home in dire need of some charm? Building a home from scratch can be an exhilarating experience, but unless you’re going custom you may end up with a house with little to no character. The truth … Continued
Let’s talk ceilings. Even though, they’re often tagged “the fifth wall” in interior design, they are frequently ignored. If you think about it – because I mean who doesn’t sit and think about this all day? – our … Continued
It’s been a few weeks since the last time I blogged and I am thrilled to get back to the business of writing. My temporary hiatus hasn’t been in vain either; I have been diligently working on making several … Continued
The interior design industry is just as fickle as the fashion industry. One minute skinny jeans are in, the next minute boot cut is the way to go. For years the color white has reigned supreme in interior … Continued
Are you playing the game of interior design the same way you would play the game of baseball? When it comes to baseball, we can barely contain our excitement when the umpire yells a resounding “SAAAAFE!” But if … Continued
Do black walls make you cringe or sing? For some people, black walls embody sophistication and glamour. For others, black walls make them want to run for the hills. When it comes to design, neither group is right or … Continued
It’s been a couple of weeks since my last blog and I am so glad to finally be back! Because of family commitments, out of town engagements and working on mostly the staging side of things, I haven’t … Continued
The problem with safe is that it almost never gets you WOW. – Karina Jones One of my favorite things about interior design is that I get to work on projects that have a beginning and an end. … Continued
No matter how large or small, a design project always begins with a vision and then several revisions. The case was no different with this small entryway project, which started with a client email and an inspiration picture. … Continued
Exhaustion doesn’t even begin to cover how I feel after attending High Point Market 2017. Between running from one showroom to the next, meeting fellow interior designers and attending informative workshops, I am physically beat. High Point Market … Continued
Have you ever contemplated hiring an interior designer? If you are considering it, I can imagine just how daunting it is to hand over the keys to your kingdom to a semi-stranger. In essence when I meet a … Continued
Kitchen islands or peninsulas are like magnets when guests come over. If your home is anything like ours, most of your friends and family congregate around the kitchen island. If that’s the case, stools are definitely going to … Continued
In the winter months, it is easy to neglect the exterior of our homes. But with the weather warming up in many parts of the country, we can no longer put off addressing the exterior of our homes. … Continued
It’s been said that you can’t judge a book by its cover, but when it comes to our homes, that couldn’t be further from the truth. In fact, when selling a home, curb appeal is the first … Continued
Cyber-shopping is probably one of the greatest inventions ever. We can pretty much buy anything at the touch of a button – groceries, Christmas gifts or e-cards when we’ve forgotten an important birthday. But that doesn’t mean … Continued
Even when we’ve landed upon the perfect wall color, found an enviable drapery option and finally installed the wood flooring of our dreams, we still need to consistently freshen up our homes. Freshening up our homes ensures that the … Continued
When lighting a room, the focus tends to be on general or ambient lighting like a flush mount light or recessed lighting. Sconces are an under-utilized lighting option that can add another dimension of light to our spaces. … Continued
One thing I love about interior design is trends. Trends are the reason we can’t wait for High Point Market to come around every year, why we read design magazines cover to cover and why we scour Pinterest for … Continued
Whether you own a built-in tub or a freestanding tub, the bathtub has the ability to put us in a relaxed state of mind. Filled with some extra warm water, bubbles and Epsom Salt, this home object … Continued