There are two rooms in the home that are always in need of style and ease-of-use updates: the kitchen and the mudroom. The kitchen gets the attention most of the time. But the mudroom? It has long been neglected. I'm often begged by clients building new homes to make this a priority. I get it. In this country, we have to take part of … Read More »
Before and After Bathroom Remodel
I've been riding the high of Rue Magazine's feature all week, and I thought it would be fun to tell you a little bit more about our bathroom remodel. Its transformation happened right along with the rest of the house. This place was a wreck when we picked it up. It was bank-owned and had been empty for two years. The previous owners hadn't … Read More »
7 Ways to Make Living in Your Home Easier
When I am asked what makes me different than other designers, there are three things that come to mind. First of all, there's my fine art degree. Art plays a huge roll in my designs. I'm inspired by it, know the history behind it, and many times I paint paintings for my interior design work. I know color inside and out, and art is who I am. … Read More »
Tobi Fairley’s “Design MBA”
Hey everybody! Sorry I went MIA last week. I jetted off to Dallas to hone my interior design skills, and I had the privilege to be tutored by the fabulous Tobi Fairley. I was so busy writing notes and scheming up ideas for my business that I didn't get a lot of pictures taken. Here are a few of the highlights I did catch on camera. Of … Read More »
The Zen of Black and White Photography
Family photographs. At one time, I religiously scrapbooked them. That ended in 2008, with the birth of my last child. Somewhere between three kids, interior design school, a crazy economy, my husband starting his own company, then ME starting my own company, the scrapbooking took a back seat. I have piles of pictures in storage bins and even … Read More »
The 1 Decorating Mistake You Don’t Know You’re Making
Close your eyes. Imagine you are the best version of you possible. What do you look like? How do you walk? What are you doing? I saw a post this morning on Facebook of a man who wanted to live a "heart-minded" life. I love that thought. I've been on my own "heart-minded" journey for a few years now, and the more I get into it, the … Read More »
The Minimalist Guide to Window Treatments
In my last semester of college, I was staying late at the school to finish a painting. Dave was home with our 2 year old daughter. It was dark outside and silent in the studio. As I worked away, one of my favorite professors walked in. He was arranging some things for a class in the morning. As he headed out, he stopped and watched what I was … Read More »
How to Make Smart Decisions and Keep Your Construction Project on Track
When we built our first "dream home", becoming an interior decorator wasn't even on my radar. I had a natural eye for what looked good, but I was naive. I didn't realize how tiring all the decisions would become. By the time I was deciding on style of doorknobs, hinge colors, and light fixtures, I was completely overwhelmed! I would have given … Read More »
How Long Will the New Construction Process Be?
We're back again with a mini-series dealing with new construction. Already we have discussed which professionals you need to hire and the cost of new construction. Today we are going to delve into another question that is either on your mind or you have asked outright: "How long is this going to take?" I am joined today by Lori May, CEO of … Read More »
How Much Does it Cost to Build?
Welcome! Today we're continuing our discussion on building your dream home. If you didn't join us last week, take the link to read the first post. We introduced fellow designers around the country who gave advice about which professional to hire first. Next we are going to explore one of the most common questions people have when they are … Read More »
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