Creating spaces for the little ones we love! I love designing all sorts of rooms for families and I especially enjoy creating spaces where children can grow and live comfortably too! I utilize the same design principles in kids’ rooms that I use elsewhere in the home so that there is a consistent flow from...
Are you ready for some yummy visual eye candy? I hope so, because with all I have collected here, you just might get a toothache! I have been gathering some photos from recent projects to show you how details in choices such as flooring and window treatments can add warmth and beauty to a home...
Colin Cowie, famous lifestyle designer to the stars, once summarized his craft in one easy phrase…“Love is in the details”. If he is right, then as a designer of dream homes, love is my name and details are my game! This month, I thought we would take a look at the little things I LOVE...
My dear friends, this year has been a star-studded one (with stars AND studs!) to say the very least. At the close of this wonderful year, I can’t help but reflect on all of the many people who are important to me, both as business associates and as dear friends. Please let me convey here...
As this year comes to a close, I wanted to take some time to look over just two of several projects from 2022 to see how they demonstrate what I have shared this year on the blog. And while I can’t pick a favorite from all of my projects this year, these both reflect all...
Organizing Your Home in a Way that Works for YOU! Are your drawers as stuffed as that Thanksgiving turkey? Can you even find your stretchy pants? Is finding space on your pantry shelves as hard as finding a parking space during the Black Friday sale at the mall? Do you have to move this thing...
I am building a home, when should I involve a designer? Ideally you have vetted and chosen a designer as part of your home building team before your house plans are drawn. Your builder, your architect or planner, and your designer will work together within their specialties. They communicate with one another as issues arise...
One of the countless reasons why I love neutral interiors is because of how well they perform during the holiday seasons. There are many color combinations that evoke a specific holiday association, and sometimes these color palettes can fight with the interior color choices in the background. Strong home color combinations can distract or even...
Here are some of my favorite tips for creating a laundry room that cleans up NICE: Does Size Matter? Absolutely. If you have the space for a large laundry area, then there is a greater opportunity to make it more functional for your needs. When the space is a large one, we can add work...
A mudroom is a space inside the back door of your home that allows your family to drop coats, keys, mail, backpacks and shoes, designed to handle the dirt and mud and snow and pets and messes that life brings with it. Keeping these items in one place prevents the mess from moving past the...
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What I love most about what I do, isn't necessarily the beautiful home at the end of the project, but it's the journey I love getting you there!
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