

IN LOVE WITH N.Y.C.
Ok, so who does not L.O.V.E. New York City?? I was blessed to go on a girl's trip to NYC this September and, as expected, it did not disappoint! I am seeing a reoccuring theme in my past few travels--inspiration flowing everywhere I turn. I don't know if I've gotten older and appreciate my surrounding more, but I think I was snapping photos more than I was having conversation. It's a wonder I didn't trip and fall on my face, walking thru the streets of the city. From the


Accessorize 1-2-3
I want to keep today's topic short and sweet! Because accessorizing can drive most people into a downward spiral, let's make this simple--a 1-2-3step accessorizing workshop. I'm going to take you through a recent accessorization that had a WOW factor that completed the space like nothing else could. It all started with a bare hand painted etagere, nestled in the middle of a long hallway.... Sounds like the beginning of a novel, right? But you will find yourself catching o


Utah State of Mind
If I've said it once, I've said it a million times--inspiration for design can be found almost everywhere you look, you just have to allow it in. I recently had the privilege of accompanying a client on a design trip to Utah, where we are working on a new destination home for their family. What beautiful country! We spent most of our time visiting showrooms in and around Salt Lake City, tirelessly selecting plumbing fixtures, door hardware, appliances, carpet and wood floo


Window Magic
I often get questions about window treatments - Do I need a decorative treatment or just functional? With such a large investment, how do I keep my windows timeless? These are only some of the concerns and questions surrounding the "dressing" of windows. It amazes and frustrates me to no end, that there is no perfect answer to any of these questions. There are no two windows or room layouts that are identical, so the options are endless and can be a welcome challenge. I w