What I’m watching while in isolation
Just like everyone else I am “sheltering in place” and practicing “social distancing” because we are in the midst of a “pandemic” … Read more
Design project do’s and don’ts
I have many projects right now, a couple coming to an end (but no pictures yet), a couple just starting that are … Read more
Why hire an interior designer?
I know I have written about this before, but one thing I didn’t touch on is that a designer can save you … Read more
Life Changes
Most of the time my posts are precipitated by a project or client, so is the case with this post. I have … Read more
Furniture Placement and Floorplans
I have been doing a lot of design plans recently. These typically include paint color, flooring, lighting selection, sometimes countertops, cabinets, and … Read more
Small changes, big design payoff
This is an addendum to my drapery post. If you saw the last post then you know I was working on a … Read more
Draperies and Soft Goods
I like to repurpose so reupholstering furniture is kinda my bag. That does not mean I can do this myself, so having … Read more
Granite Countertops
Renovating kitchens requires that you know a little something about countertops. Here is what I’ve learned over the years…….although laminate has come … Read more
Wallpaper! It’s back and it’s awesome.
It’s not your grandma’s wallpaper anymore. I’m talking about the new designs in wallpaper, particularly peel-and-stick wallpaper. It comes in a plethora … Read more
Small design changes, big impact
You don’t need to take down walls or build a big addition to make your home more functional or get the storage … Read more
Kitchens islands, to be or not to be
Since Hurricane Florence tore through our city I’ve been hard at work putting flooded homes back together. Sometimes it’s just giving advice, … Read more
Pantone’s Color of the Year 2019
…is Living Coral. As with last year’s choice of “Greenery,” I applaud the use of bright, cheery colors that are meant to … Read more
And now for the trends of 2019
Much like the trends that are going away, the trends making their way into your living rooms this year are all just … Read more
Design trends that should go bye-bye in 2019
I love this time of year, the time of year when the “powers that be” decide what design trends are done. Most … Read more
Joy with Color!
I recently was sent a video of the designer Ingrid Fetell Lee talking about Joy and how it can be achieved in … Read more
Spare bedroom done! Sort of.
Let me start this post by saying the only way I get my husband to finish anything is to invite guests and … Read more
Progress continues slowly after Hurricane Florence
So where was I before Flo hit town????? Oh yes, I was remodeling a spare room. In the midst of my remodel … Read more
After a short break I am back at it
I never really take a break, but after the kitchen trials I decided to leave Shawn alone for awhile and just tackle … Read more
Sometimes you just need a different perspective
I recently received a request from a client to come take a look at her living room and provide some direction. Now, … Read more
Brighten a living room on a budget
So before I start, when I say “budget” I mean that there is one, not that it is done cheaply. We all … Read more
Look up! Ceiling Design
I don’t often get asked to design a ceiling. Let me rephrase that: I have never been asked to design a ceiling; … Read more
