Powder Bath Love
A quote I have used showed up on a “design quote of the day” website….kind of funny to see in print (especially after I learned one of my
The Stories
Architects and their pretty pictures!
I decided to address this Article in the NY Times that has gone around on Twitter and Facebook titled “Skipping the Architect: Wise or Otherwise?”. WAS THE AUTHOR SERIOUSLY TASKED
Closet Design: Not appreciated and so important!
Cheryl’s philosophy on closets. “Your closet sets the tone for your day. If you walk in or lean in and cannot find anything due to disorganization and lack
Ordinary Electrical …not so ordinary!
The details matter. I love to find the “everyday” home fixture that is either sleeker than the norm or is useful in an unusual way. Ok, I love
Coastal kitchen with a twist!
Coastal Kitchen This is a gorgeous home for super nice people who were a pleasure to work with! I loved the easy and casual style they embraced yet
What is one essential trait of a great designer?
I am not asking simply “What makes a great designer?” but what trait is essential? The trait that resonates louder and more often with the design folks I
Trend alert! Freestanding tubs!
Why do a free standing tub? In my last post on baths, I briefly talked about free standing tubs. I would say this is a trend….at least in
3 challenges to the status quo of bath design
My momma said I always asked too many questions when I was a kiddo. My husband tells me my favorite word in the English language is why? Or,
Are you a tub person or a shower person?
Originally published previously! Bath or Shower? Ok, I know this is probably NOT the most exciting blog topic I have ever come up with, but the truth is
Sconce Savvy: What you need to know!
I see some gorgeous bathrooms every day. But the number one mistake I see in some really beautiful baths is the placement of sconces. It is fairly simple
Walking the job site: best money you will spend
Being involved on a job site We walked a job today with an electrician, builder and homeowner. Always fun, ‘eh? Actually is a good team and the electrician,
Light up your powder bath!
Powder baths are sacred to me. Anyone who has worked with me on a large house project knows I typically push the finalization of the powder bath design
Organic Modern kitchen for bachelor
This is a uber modern design we completed a few months ago and just got to shoot so thought would throw it out there into cyberspace! Overall I
WANTED:
Hiring the perfect employee- is this a dream? I wrote this on the spur of the moment as sort of “therapy” ( the cheap kind )…. But oh
Bathroom remodel: The 80’s can be fixed!
WELL, been awhile since posting and I really miss the interaction! But life is hectic! And good! ( this translates into busy as hell and barely time to
For anyone with a child: Something personal
So I think I am pretty “real” on my blog. For me, that is part of the attraction. To be who I am and not to hide behind
End results: The project we almost passed up!
Just a quick post to put up some photos of a bath we just completed. This was the home we had a call on over a year ago
If the designer isn’t Mick Jagger, do not show up in leather pants!
Ok, I know I am a little late to the party on this one as the ad has been out and about for awhile ( truthfully think the
When do you stand firm?
I am up against a wall. May be fired. Probably will be. But at what point do you say “taste is subjective but good design is not?” I
Tales from Germany: The innocent are not protected!
As most of you know, I was one of 6 designers/bloggers across the country invited to the design fair at Imm Cologne and The living kitchen in Germany. This
What NOT to do in your kitchen remodel: 5 planning mistakes
Everyone is always talking about tips on how to remodel your kitchen. But no one seems to address some of the planning mistakes that I see every day.
Wash the Day Away: This is just cool!
Delta Faucets has recently come up with a great new ad campaign!! It was tough tearing myself away from their new virtual Wash the Day Away game long
How creative is Restoration Hardware design?
NOT VERY! Now I am just saying it once and for all: I am O-V-E-R all the Restoration Hardware burlap sack and rusty iron era of design. Old,
What were they thinking? Before..and After bath!
I am on a roll with some new projects being photographed and thought would share the actual before and after pix! Seriously, some of these are incredible and
