A coffee table is the focal point of many conversation areas and can be the piece that shakes a space up. I tell my clients to get gutsy with a coffee table because it can make a serious statement. Step out of your comfort zone here! This Karl Springer style table would create chic juxtaposition […]
The devil is in the details. I think that is true for most everything done successfully in life. I seem to have a passion for dressmaker details and after looking at some of my older work it is fun to see how I have used them in my creations. I designed this little number to […]
Winter blue is the sexiest shade of blue with it’s icy silver shimmer. It is a blue I love to be in and around. I designed this bedroom in winter blues and popped it with lavender. The painting above the bed weights the soft colors with silver grey hues that create some nice juxtaposition that […]
Every year I seem to choose a theme for gift wrapping because the look I get under the tree makes me happy. Here are some thoughts as I prepare to purchase my wrapping goodies. GET GRAPHIC GO NATURAL PUNCH OF COLOR FOILED ! ART SMART When shopping for wrapping supplies I buy with my theme […]
It is time… break out the boxes and get creative. I will start with the tree in my foyer then sprinkle a little Christmas chic in every room. I will have a blue Christmas without you. Fresh flowers, boxwood, magnolia and white lights. I will have my hands full this weekend. I plan […]
Reflecting back on this past year I am thankful for three things. The happiness of my family, good health, and a firm foundation of love for my children to come and go from as they grow older. I strive to keep that firm foundation of love decorated fabulously and I do believe that all of […]
The leaves are coming down and it’s about time for my gardens to rest for the winter. I am thinking about going all green this year with low maintenance containers that will work well as my Christmas decorations with some added oomph in December. Here are some images that light my fire… I love the […]
I have been stuck on the theme “modern classics” lately while there is also the concept of “true classic”. The leopard motif is what I call a “true classic”. Often clients will ask when I pull a leopard print if it is trendy and will it go out of style. This happens more often when […]
Why do I love lucite… It is non committal . I am all about the material that just melts in with the things around it. Lucite is easy to be with. It is visually weightless. Sometimes your eye needs a break when reading a room. Lucite gives you a “visual rest” while taking […]
Lighting plans and selections usually take place long before fabrics, furniture, and wallcoverings make it to the table. It is often hard to hunker down and knock it out but let me tell you… FOCUS… these are big decisions that can make or break good design work. Lighting is one of the most important elements […]
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