Let’s Talk Planning
If you have an event coming in the Spring, we plan well in advance. If I could wiggle my nose, and have everything timely unfold, I would. But unfortunately in the interior decorating world, sadly that's not reality. Every project takes months of
Spring Is Here!
It’s the perfect time to prepare your Outdoor Spaces because we are all itching to get outside and enjoy! Here’s a few helpful tips on how to get started — STEP 1: INSPECT + REPAIR Touch up and apply Rust-Oleum® to any worn
8 Tips to Demystifying the Art of Selecting Area Rugs
How much “area” should they REALLY cover? What’s the best material? How much negative space? Tip #1 HONOR YOUR SPACE! The FUNCTION of a room always overrides the esthetic. Tip #2 With sofas and chairs in your living space LEAVE AT LEAST 12-18” FROM THE WALL, so you feel
10 Design Trends That Will Turn Into Classics
I am excited to share with you 10 ways you can update your space in a way that will feel MODERN to you now, and will still thrill you in the future! Sleek, hard edges are softening. There’s going to
4 Fun Ways to Welcome Spring into Your Home Today
Spring can’t get here soon enough. I know you’re tired of the cold, wet weather and gray skies. Me too! You can start updating your living room today — right now — to bring the light, energy and new beginnings of spring into your home. Start with these four tips below.
Home Lighting Can Improve Your Health
You may not realize how your home lighting is keeping you from getting a good night’s rest and is affecting the quality of your life. When you don’t get a full seven to eight hours of sleep each night, you’re likely to eat more, can have higher blood pressure and be at a greater risk for depression.
6 Things to Do Before a Kitchen Remodel
It can be thrilling to move forward with the kitchen update you’ve been craving. So thrilling that you jump right in by calling a contractor to get an estimate. This is the most common mistake I see. Instead, if you really want to save money, time and frustration, start with the steps I use when I guiding my clients through a kitchen remodel.
Get Better Sleep with Luxury Bedding
You may think it’s just the mattress that makes for a good night’s rest, but luxury bedding truly makes a difference. In fact, today’s high-quality mattresses made of foam and latex aren’t ideal for temperature control, even if you love how they support your body. You may wake in the middle of the night hot and in a sweat, and then can’t get back to sleep because the sheets are damp and clammy. Don’t go tossing out that expensive mattress yet, though. Bedding is the answer.
Get Your Home Ready for Holiday Guests
If you want your home ready for guests by Thanksgiving, Hanukkah or Christmas, then this is the ideal time to connect with professional decorators to get on their schedules. In the meantime you can work towards completing the smaller projects below, or contact me to schedule a two-hour design consultation to get you headed in the right direction.
Fall & Winter Color Trends
The Pantone Color Institute describes itself as the authority on color. One of its roles is to provide color forecasting to the interior design, fashion and product-development industries. They offer a global point of view on color trends six to 24 months before they hit the market. They recently posted their top 10 color trends for Fall. It's exciting to see what they've chosen and to begin thinking about how these colors can spark a feeling or create an impression.