Burgundy is Blowing Up
This color caught me by surprise. I believed myself to be a hater of maroon. Let me explain because hate is a strong word. There are a...
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- Jan 31
- 1 min
Falling for Plaster
Plaster finishes are having a major moment. Who can say no to the old world earthy texture. Committing to plaster walls is big and...
- Aug 31, 2021
- 1 min
Checker & Gingham Crazy
Remember last summer when I posted that checkered tile was going to be a big thing? Well, I was right and I'm tickled pink by how big its...
- Jul 9, 2021
- 1 min
Scalloped Details
The scallop detail is a classic one that is making me sit up and pay attention lately. I used to think of it as too precious and formal...
- Nov 10, 2019
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Inspired by: Moroccan Blue
I'm seeing a shade of Moroccan blue coming in strong, did it ever go out of style, no. Is it inspiring the design community in a strong...
- Jun 18, 2019
- 1 min
Palm Fronds - Its a Thing
You know what goes really well with the tonal neutrals of rattan and pampas grass we have all grown to adore? Its dried palm fronds. For...
- Jan 4, 2019
- 2 min
Interiors Forecasting for 2019
I called it with my predictions from last year here and here. I'm going to challenge myself to spot the major trends in interiors for...
- Dec 12, 2018
- 1 min
Trending: Line Drawings
Lately I have had a thing for minimalist line drawn art. The black and white simplicity gets me every time and reduces the noise in a...
- Dec 7, 2018
- 1 min
Noteworthy 24
A few lovely notes to share on a December Friday with my loves. 1) Shut the front door. Ikea has cork doors for the PAX cabinets. I'm...
- Oct 25, 2018
- 3 min
The Westedge Design Fair & JennAir
I visit the WestEdge Design Fair every year because it’s literally 10 minutes from my house at the Barker Hanger and there is no excuse...
- Oct 15, 2018
- 2 min
The Edgy Side of Serena & Lily
Most of my clients are surprised and some even resistant when I suggest sourcing from Serena & Lily. They automatically think "preppy"...
- Aug 22, 2018
- 1 min
Design Inspo: Arches
Arches have been around since the days of Ancient Egypt and really had their day in the sun with Romans. What seems like an obvious and...
- Aug 14, 2018
- 1 min
Stone Backsplashes for a Luxe Look Kitchen
Did you realize that one of the easiest solutions to give your kitchen a high end look is to extend the same stone material of your...
- Aug 14, 2018
- 1 min
Color Story: Terra Cotta/Mustard/Blush
First published July 16, 2018 Now that blush pink (aka "Millenial Pink") has become a new neutral, I am madly in love with seeing it...
- Aug 14, 2018
- 1 min
Caning Craze
First published March 28, 2018 We all love love rattan for the laid back natural vibes, there is no doubt about that. What I'm loving as...
- Aug 13, 2018
- 2 min
Three more 2018 Trends I'm Really Digging
First published January 16, 2018 Hey there, did you catch my insightful opinion on matte black over on The Citizenry blog today? They did...
- Aug 13, 2018
- 2 min
2018 Trends
Fist published January 1, 2018 Its the first day of 2018 when I assign myself the task of diciphering which style cues to take in the...
- Aug 13, 2018
- 3 min
What is Organic Modern Style?
First published October 14, 2017 I describe my interiors approach as organic modern. Meaning that purely modern style can leave users...
- Aug 13, 2018
- 2 min
Style Cues for 2017
First published January 2, 2017 This being the first Monday of the new year, let's look at style cues to come. I don't like to say trends...
- Aug 13, 2018
- 1 min
Its a Hanging Hat Thing
First published June 29, 2016 You know what I have noticed lately - hanging a collection of your fashionable fedoras to create a gallery...