I didn’t always pay attention as a child, but my mom taught me a lot about design.

In honor of mother’s day, I thought I would share what my mom taught me about design. Her inspiration snuck in through everyday living in my childhood home. Mom inspired me whether preparing the...Read More

After all this rain, I assume the pollen onslaught is over. Therefore, consider it time to break out some spring tips to refresh your home.

I plan to clean my covered porch later this week and sit outside again. Pollen be damned. Sometimes the pollen, rain and other spring annoyances make...Read More

All the modern design in Palm Springs inspired my highlights reel below.

Modernism Week crammed a lot into ten days and I toured as much as possible. This modern design mecca provided so many takeaways, inspired future...Read More

I am in a tizzy with the vast amount of modern architecture I’ve seen this past week.

Modernism week did not disappoint but this year I saw more examples of modern architecture than ever before. I toured...Read More

I think decorating with red should happen wherever and whenever possible.

Of course, I am a little biased since red shows up in my own home quite a bit. I love the warmth that red gives as part of an overall decorating scheme. There are different ways and approaches to decorating with red.

Decorating...Read More

After the last blog about home decorating ideas, I thought you’d appreciate some no cost decorating tricks. 

You can attack these decorating...Read More

After working with a variety of clients, I’ve compiled some home decorating ideas that we use in our design process.

Our process always begins with an initial consultation in our client’s home. This meeting allows us to discover the client’s style, lifestyle and how furnishings...Read More

This is my favorite time of year to go through the house. Decluttering your home need not be intimidating, if you attack it bit by bit. 

When putting away the holiday decorations, I crave a more decluttered space. First of all, I go room by room and assess general, visible clutter but...Read More

It’s that time of year…time to reveal the 2019 interior design trends.

You know I hate these kind of lists because I eschew anything trendy, preferring  the classic and timeless.  However, you can incorporate these interior design trends with a nod to longevity and a...Read More

I don’t entertain on a big scale anymore but prefer more intimate gatherings, using holiday tips and tricks I’ve learned over the years.

This safety net of holiday tips alleviates the anxiety I begin to feel mid-November. It’s all about the people I love and want to spend...Read More

I returned last night from Phoenix after a spellbinding architectural tour, largely focused on the legendary Frank Lloyd Wright.

North Carolina Modernist Houses offers a dizzying array of tour opportunites each...Read More

My recent Minimalist Interior Design blog got me thinking about downsizing your home and what that entails.

The process of downsizing your home makes you somewhat of a minimalist since...Read More

I like a good idea. And I love a great idea that helps with organization. But I especially adore these sixteen ingenious ideas for the home that make updates easy and stylish.

I constantly read shelter magazines, sourcing design ideas for clients. Sometimes  shorter, informational articles...Read More

Fall decor ideas include my favorite seasonal ways to decorate, especially when you consider the longevity of this season. 

Fall decor extends from September to November, much longer than the Christmas or Easter season or any of the other decor-worthy holidays. Nature-inspired decor...Read More

Ugh…I used to dread back to school time.

My youngest is entering his sophomore year in college and we still deal with some back to school things. Mostly he handles it and it is nothing like running around for clothes, school supplies and the general mayhem of three kids as in the past....Read More