Why getting a plan before you begin a remodel or design project is so important!
What is the process? To us, the key to a good outcome in a project is- To have a cohesive plan! This means the plan must be in
In Detail Says-Telling it like it is!
Celebrating Matriarchs
While our young shop only has two moms at the moment, we love celebrating the moms in our “global village”! This year we did a big blow out
5 Reasons Why You Need a Good Designer to Review Your House Plans
Why getting an independent review of your home plans is so important Whether it is a remodel or new construction, the plans are essential to a project getting
How to Work With a Remote Interior Designer Outside Your Immediate Area
You CAN work with an interior designer outside your area Have you ever seen a designer’s website and loved their work but did not expect to be able
How a mere pillow can update a room- Believe it!
Pillows, Rugs and Lamps – consider them artwork These three accessory items are super important to the end creative product! These items can add color, texture, and super
Design by the numbers! Quick kitchen design tips!
Seems lately even some new designers are not paying attention to the important numbers you need to know! Quick tips you need to know! I get asked about
What does it cost? A budget breakdown on a condo living room with before and after photos!
Determining a budget We get asked about budgets every day- and of course defining a budget for your design project is very important to the success of your
How to use vintage pottery to inspire color and pattern in your home
Who wants a sterile catalog home or worse, one that looks too perfect? Most of our clients surely do not. They want homes that reflect their style but
The Making of a Mudroom! How to make a hallway be a functional space.
This little foyer was an add on at some point at my client’s home. She wanted a pretty but functional place for shoes, to sit, to store items
Buying on the internet? Big box got your bucks? Read this first.
Everyone thinks buying on the internet is less expensive than buying local at a bricks and mortar store- But wait! Is it really? Wide spread belief is that
SW COTY “Cavern Clay” – It is not about just the color!
What is all the ruckus about? Facebook is all abuzz about the new color of the year from Sherwin Williams. I hardly pay attention to these things (
Just say NO to Catalog decorating!
But why? Design trends and style historically are heavily influenced by society as a whole and what is happening in the world-and a response to how people are
Want best results? Don’t ask me for a square foot price on tile!
(updated older post for 2018! At least am consistent- we still follow this process!) I have a rule about pricing tile. Don’t ask me what it costs “per
How to create a budget for your design project- and why it is important to your investment!
A budget is necessary! In the real world with our #realpeoplelivehere attitude- we know most people have a budget for just about everything from buying a house to
What does “design your kitchen or bath” really mean?
Last week we met with a delightful couple about various design issues they had throughout their home. One spouse made the appointment and went through our discovery process
Do NOT do this when designing your kitchen!
A few of my ‘just say no’ kitchen design mistakes- I rarely see these mentioned so going to just put it out there! Multiple angled islands interesting or
Dwell on Design: Highlighting the home tour!
To say I was blown away might make you think I do not always stroll through 20 million plus homes. Of course I do – in magazines and
Casa Perfect – I touched Elvis!
Ok so I did not really touch him- duh. I know he is long since deceased. But I touched door knobs he touched- and walked where he walked-
One Room Challenge: Our Top NINE!
What is the One Room Challenge? We all get by with a little help from our friends, right? There’s nothing like a good challenge between friends and colleagues
Finding my mojo at Dwell on Design
Dwell on Design, 2018 I had the enviable ( do not be a hater!) opportunity to attend the show with nine of my design colleagues in a blog
“Before and After” Beach Cottage Coastal Design
Beach house living is like no other! Not much to say about this coastal remodel and interior design that photos will not say much better! A client investor
Makeover Magic- Coastal Master Bath Reveal- Before and After!
It is not a secret around the shop- we love bathroom design- every detail makes my heart sing So much potential even in small or awkward spaces to
Small cottage kitchen reveal- on a budget- how did we do it?
Who has a small kitchen that needs to be reworked? Raise your hand! It seems like we have calls daily needing small cottage kitchens remodeled on a budget
Beige is Ugly. Practical Tips About Choosing Paint Colors
Why Beige? Choosing the right color of paint for your walls, or for that matter your cabinetry, bed linens, accessories…can be daunting to many people. This is one
