May 22, 2013
Kitchens are a big investment of money and sweat and tears and desires and needs. They are the type of design that is supposed to be lasting. By most industry standards a kitchen design should last 15 years or more. In real life they last more along the lines of 25 years (allowing for occasional […]
Read MoreMay 8, 2013
Clients today are, at times a bit timid about asking for mirror work for their homes. “is it dated or tacky?” they often ask. I assure every client that mirrors are always in vogue! Mirrors don’t have to cover the entire wall to get the effect of expanded small spaces and mirrors on the ceiling […]
Read MoreMay 1, 2013
It may be a bit early for most of you to discuss your summer casual wardrobes but, I live in Palm Springs, California and it is already in the 90’s here. I love the warm weather but, I dread the dreck that I am already seeing on the street! When did casual start meaning, sloppy […]
Read MoreApril 17, 2013
I am so proud of my new outdoor furniture line with Skyline Design! My designs are about really living luxuriously outdoors. That doesn’t mean living formally, so don’t get scared! Living luxuriously outdoors is about scale and proportion. Sofas deep enough to really relax or curl up in. Chaises that are long enough and wide […]
Read MoreApril 10, 2013
I love putting up my holiday decorations and decorating my tree! I also love when, after the holidays are over, putting it all away, clean and organized. I clean the house top to bottom (ok, I admit to having help, sue me!) to start the new year off right! Then, along comes spring and that feeling […]
Read MoreApril 4, 2013
Creative industries like mine follow the Pantone color report and this year they have named “emerald,” color of the year for 2013. That means you are going to see it popping up everywhere my friends! Think, The Emerald City (so timely with the new film, Oz: The Great & Powerful), or freshly sprouted grass, the […]
Read MoreMarch 28, 2013
It is that time again. Every few months my closet becomes unbearable. Everything is out of place and clothes are piled up on the chair and etagere in the dressing room. Stuff is everywhere! Time to reorganize. I am fortunate enough to have a large walk-in closet/dressing room. But, even if you have wall closets […]
Read MoreMarch 27, 2012
Let’s start from the very beginning. First impressions are lasting…so your front door better be fabulous! What are people seeing when they are at your front door? Things they SHOULDN’T be seeing: dirty doormats, peeling paint, dead flowers…or even worse, FAKE flowers. Major no-no. It’s easy to give your home a facelift, even on a […]
Read More