We recently had the pleasure of designing a home for the grandson of the late Sister Parish. Not to worry if that name does not ring a bell. Sister Parish is an icon in the interior design world, but ... Read More >
Interior Design for Downsizing
Downsizing is a special kind of interior design project that calls for creative thinking, mental discipline, and compassion. Last fall my interior design skillset came in handy when I helped my ... Read More >
Case Study: California Rustic Style in Lafayette
When a former client contacted us about a second phase of work at her Lafayette home, we agreed that our Reinvent Your Room service was the best match for her goals. The project entailed new ... Read More >
Case Study: Serene and Minimal in Glen Park
Our Reinvent Your Room service was created for clients who want access to our design expertise, who value beautiful and cohesive home décor, and who want clear direction that they can implement ... Read More >
Secretary Desks in the Modern World
I have a thing with Secretary Desks. My grandmother had one in the guest room where I stayed when I would visit her in Memphis as a child, and I was obsessed with it. All those little compartments and ... Read More >
A Mindful Practice for Joyful Home Beautification
Recently a good friend asked me to be a guest on her podcast, Swimming and Singing, to talk about ways to create a home that nurtures and delights the soul. This was the perfect nudge for me to ... Read More >
Designing With Color: Dramatic Vs. Understated
In my last blog post, I shared about my experience of rediscovering my personal color swatches from the 1980s. It made me curious about how the color language I learned at that early age has ... Read More >
Designing with Black and White
Black and white elements are very useful in interior design. Last fall on the blog, we shared some of our favorite black and white chairs as well as black and white artwork. This train of thought got ... Read More >
Design Tips for your Vacation Home
Vacation properties are getting more use than ever as the COVID-19 pandemic has created more demand for a socially-distant change of scenery. In the past few months, we’ve been ... Read More >
Getting Creative with Home Office Design
How is your home office working for you? This question is more pertinent than ever right now, several months into the COVID-19 pandemic. But it’s a good question to ask ourselves ... Read More >