Jan 311 minFalling 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, 20211 minChecker & Gingham CrazyRemember 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, 20211 minScalloped DetailsThe 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, 20191 minInspired by: Moroccan BlueI'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, 20191 minPalm Fronds - Its a ThingYou 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 5, 20192 minInteriors Forecasting for 2019I 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, 20181 minTrending: Line DrawingsLately 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, 20181 minNoteworthy 24A 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, 20183 minThe Westedge Design Fair & JennAirI 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 16, 20182 minThe Edgy Side of Serena & LilyMost of my clients are surprised and some even resistant when I suggest sourcing from Serena & Lily. They automatically think "preppy"...
Aug 22, 20181 minDesign 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 15, 20181 minStone Backsplashes for a Luxe Look KitchenDid 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, 20181 minColor Story: Terra Cotta/Mustard/BlushFirst 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, 20181 minCaning CrazeFirst 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 14, 20182 minThree more 2018 Trends I'm Really DiggingFirst published January 16, 2018 Hey there, did you catch my insightful opinion on matte black over on The Citizenry blog today? They did...
Aug 14, 20182 min2018 TrendsFist 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 14, 20183 minWhat 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, 20182 minStyle Cues for 2017First 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, 20181 minIts a Hanging Hat ThingFirst published June 29, 2016 You know what I have noticed lately - hanging a collection of your fashionable fedoras to create a gallery...
Aug 12, 20181 minCacti MomentFirst published March 17, 2016 In SoCal, I appreciate how hardy cacti grow in wild abundant sculptural formations as you walk along ugly...