When you hire a designer, what answers are you looking for? What results do you want that you can't get on your own? Interior design work is magical. Designers are dream makers, creative seekers, and guardians of the beautiful. We are also servants, psychologists, executors, fund managers, and problem solvers. Beyond that, we are … Read More »
High Point Market 2018: Pretty is Back
Do you believe in comeback stories? I do. After this year's market, I have found a sliver of hope that we are on the verge of starting a comeback in a market that has all but disappeared: quality American furniture. Not many people know that between 2001 and 2012, more than sixty-three thousand U.S. factories closed—furniture and clothing … Read More »
How to Pick the Right Light Bulbs
As we move to more energy efficient light, are you confused about which bulbs to pick? Today I want to direct you toward the best solution, although one size doesn't fit all and you may still want to experiment. First of all, stay away from bulbs labeled "Daylight". While that label sounds beautiful and natural, it is NOT! Let's dig into … Read More »
Q&A: Should I Paint My Kitchen White?
White, white, and more white. It's everywhere. So should you jump on the bandwagon? That's the question I am answering on the blog today! Here's the reader's question: "I have a kitchen/dining room and laundry room that need attention. I was thinking of painting the cupboards white and [installing] a darker countertop like this photo: I … Read More »
Melted Turkey Apple Cheese Sandwich
Fall is in the air and I am looking forward to baked apple pies and soup. However, we still have some warm days in the forecast and it doesn't feel quite right to jump into the "cold weather" meals. Plus mama is back full-time to work and trying to keep up with the kids' school activities isn't for the faint of heart. An afternoon spent baking … Read More »
Q & A: Where To Use Dark Colors
This time of year is magic. The earth has patterned itself into a green quilt, snow has turned into frothing water, and we are enjoying the long light. It sneaks around us at 4:30 in the morning and we watch is linger until 10 at night. I think it wants to stay just as much as we do. Of course, if we have long light now we will live in inky … Read More »
Laundry Room
Today I want to give you a look at what I'm designing for our mudroom/laundry. I am creating final drawings and locking in my cabinet choices. This part always makes me excited and a little bit nervous. Committing to these expensive, hard-to-change architectural details is a big deal! As you know, our home isn't that big, so we needed to combine … Read More »
Project Mountain Man
To all of you who have been waiting to see this project, thanks for hanging in there and enduring the teasers on social media. This project was a stretch for me. To say that I am tired of cabins and yellow pine is a bit of an understatement. I've seen them with heavy European furniture, studded leather, and antler lighting my entire life. When I … Read More »
Master Bathroom Updates
Hi, friends! I promised you an update on our new home, and I'm going to share the adjustments I've {been forced} to make in our master bathroom. When I design, I draw and source items. However, I never know the "life span" of the items I've sourced until I try to order them. It takes a lot of calling and checking stock to verify I can … Read More »
Snickerdoodle Apple Rum Cake
It's the third day in a row that began with temps in the negative double digits. That meant a day filled with deep cleaning, laundry whirring, and cooking something delicious. Make that delicious and boozy. I don't drink, but this weather is making me consider it...hehe. A good homemade rum cake has continued to elude me, but what if we made it … Read More »
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