The Interior Collection

We are excited to share with you a feature we were a part of recently on Houzz. If you aren't familar with the Houzz website and app--it is a must-know in the Design Industry. It has quickly become one of my favorite "go to's" to find local professionals, search inspirations and collaborate with clients for a cohesive design project. You must check it out - if you haven't already! One of our favorite client projects was featured in this "Decorating with Crystals and Stones

Whew! Isn't it amazing how quickly the holiday seasons come and go. It is so bitter sweet to get through all the hustle and bustle just in time to pack it all away. My home always feels a bit bare for a few days after I get the decorations put away, but it doesn't take long to fill it all back up again. This year, I have to admit, my Christmas decorations are all still up and the tree lights are on every night for a little extra enjoyment of the holidays. My delay in tak

As I promised, we really want to bring you in behind the scenes of residential interior design this year! Not just a view of finished projects and portfolio photos--but the real deal, "behind-the-scenes" details and help to introduce you to the vast world of interior home furnishings and construction. We love our job and we get the opportunity to work with diverse clientele each and every day, so this is also a way for us to thank all of you, who so graciously, allow us int

As we begin a new school year and say goodbye to yet another summer, I thought it only fitting to share with you one more of our staff vacations. For this amazing "tour", Janice, our Bookkeeper, will take you along with her family across the West. Sure made me want to hope in my car and ride along! Enjoy.... “In Screaming Color” is a phrase I recently heard that I think describes our trip to New Mexico. The vast open skies are the perfect backdrop for a color tapestry so

I am so excited to announce a new addition to our blog - ASK THE DESIGNERS! It's finally here, a chance for you to ask the questions you've always wanted the answers to in the world of Interior Design. I said it before - this industry of residential design is so personal and requires a firm foundation and relationship between designer and client. What better way to get to know you than to welcome you behind the scenes, and allow you to get first hand insight to your most

I am so excited today to introduce another awesome member of our team and turn over the blog for a fun ride, with Jodi, on her recent trip to Austin, TX! I recently was able to spend a weekend in Austin on a girl’s trip. What a fun city with a unique vibe! We all need a little time away to have fun, and refresh ourselves from time to time —however I may have had too much fun as I came home needing a LONG nap! Our first night we started the evening with some great Mexican

Install Day - the most anticipated, stressful and celebrated phase of the project. After months and months of creative collaboration and hard work, it is finally here! I look forward to installation and delivery days because the vision I have had in my own mind and have put to paper (and computer) will now be envisioned by all who have anxiously awaited the final reveal. It takes an entire village to properly execute a seamless home interior design install. I thought it w

I always find the constant change and progress of an industry to be interesting! The Interior Design profession is no exception. The broad and extensive direction offered to incoming collegiate students is amazing. Commercial and Contract Design, Hospitality Design, Residential Design, Industrial Design--are only a few options to be explored. But with the ever-changing technology and programs, I was interested to see how my education differed from those graduating Interi

A designer is always seeking inspiration--whether working or on vacation, inspiration can be found everywhere you look! But what about those times when you really need that one inspiration to kick start a project - where do you go for that? Well, I thought I would share a few of my favorite "go to's" for this very dilemma. And maybe along the way, you will gain some inspiration of your own. I'd like to say that I get a lot of time to sit on my bed with a strong cup of cof

Who wouldn't love to spend their summers in France - like Kathryn M. Ireland, A-list designer and star of Bravo's "Million Dollar Decorators". I wish I could say "I've spent my summers in France", but at least I can say I spent part of a summer in the South of France at Kathryn's first Design Retreat. I have to start from the beginning to do justice to this story.... It was the Spring of 2011 and my colleague and I, Jodi, attended a charity event where Kathryn M. was the gu