One of my favorite things to do whether I am three thousand miles across the ocean or two blocks from my home is flea market shop. Great satisfaction comes from waking on a sunny, crisp Saturday morning, [...]
Archive for the ‘Remodeling’ Category
Solid Surface Countertops: Current Trends in Kitchen Countertops
I found it quite interesting, the ease at which I could help a client select the right countertop for their kitchen, yet when it came to selecting countertops for my personal home, it took me a very long time[...]
Window Treatments; Custom Draperies…A Curtain Call for your Home
My love for fabric and draperies started long before my design education ever began. Even as a little girl I marveled at the sight of beautiful draperies, the [...]
Back Splash – The Heart of the Kitchen
It took me a long time to decide on our back splash. It was a great lesson for me. I have since designed many back splashes[...]
Interior Musings #2
Travel is by far my favorite way to be inspired. Be sure to check out color tips inspired by the city of Copenhagen. Great photos about color and travel. Once again find inspiration through a wonderful photo journal. One of my weaknesses, good food, beautifully presented! Design is everyw[...]
The Powder Room
The powder room is generally a small space with a lot of possibility. I really enjoy designing a powder room. This is is place to make a luxurious presentation and offers a gesture of gracious hospitality. Because they are usually small, you can make them spectacular, packing in quite a design pun[...]
Interior Musings #1
Blogs with style. Catch a few articles from creative friends. [...]
Top 10 Decorating Essentials
Decorating essentials, the seeds from which your own design will grow.[...]
Remodeling the Kitchen and Bath with a Green Mindset
In our recent article, The Three R’s of a Remodel we mentioned that to remodel is to rethink, reconfigure and restyle. All of which do contain the essence of a green mindset. How do we take that a few steps further with the intention of true sustainability? To do so would re[...]
Leave no Stone Unturned for the Perfect Countertop
The cabinets and countertops you choose will be the major elements in the look and feel of your kitchen. Cabinets set the tone, but counters and backsplashes allow you to make the space your own. Be creative but also realistic. Pick material that suits your life-style. Classic Counter Choices [...]