The psychology of pink message pads and a busy boss: Bah.
Working 9 to 5 oh yeah! More like 8am to 4am! Not only am I a working designer but also a working, small interior design business OWNER…which has
The Stories
Don’t forget to look up! Details above the sight line.
Three pet peeves. Ok, I have a few more but how about just three tonight? A client of mine had remarked today she saw a house on the
Ready or not! Here they come! Are college grads ready for LIFE?
As part of the # let’s blog off round up today, I am writing about the topic of “Are college graduates ready for real life” with the slant
Don’t let your crown “kiss” your baffle..and other great lighting tips for kitchen design!
Rules for lighting a kitchen I have been called on the carpet by a couple of readers to give it up on my “rules” for lighting a space
Good lighting=Good design!
To be fair to my last post, I am posting a few pictures ( and ok, yes a couple are my own!) of dining room and kitchen designs
The Importance of Fabrics in Interior Design
I am going to depart a bit from kitchen and bath posts and talk about something that is near and dear to my heart. The importance of fabrics.
Iconic Inspirations: Kitchens.com
Recently I had the honor of working with some of my design colleagues on a really cool design project from the gurus at Kitchens.com. They paired 4 designers (
What Design Credentials Does an Interior Designer Need to Have?
Ok, I am going to keep this short (as I can anyway) because I really want to hear from YOU. Full disclosure: I have no letters after my
Tile installed the right way!
Tips on installing tile right! My friends at Kitchens.Com gently suggested I follow up my tile tirade with some examples of what good tile execution looks like. I
Really ugly tile jobs…is it me??
I do not think this is going to be a long winded post. I will let the pictures tell the tale of yuck. And, here is the kicker:
When to buy the best you can afford
I just wrote a guest blog post for the remodeling and renovation folks at Charles and Hudson and while I was writing it, I kept thinking about what
When do you walk away?
If you think it is expensive to hire a professional, wait until you hire an amateur. (said so well by one of my tweeps on twitter) This sums
Master Bathroom Closet Combo Suite
Full Disclosure: This is a somewhat self serving post as it features a bath we just completed for the most wonderful client!! (got to love those kind!) But
Mid Century Modern Kitchen Remodel on a Budget
Oh yeah, don’t think I am not excited! Kitchen Trends Magazine is a primo magazine for a designer to be in so I consider myself very lucky! (click on
Wood Countertops: 9 Beautiful Examples
Personally, I love wood countertops. We try and find a way to add wood to almost every kitchen we design. From a designer’s perspective, a wood top adds
How can you know the right answer if you do not ask the right question?
Interesting conversation tonight while talking to my attorney. Ok, well really it is my dad but he IS an attorney. And his fee structure is quite attractive to
3 Reasons You MUST Consult With a Designer Before Building That New Home
Ok, here is the good news: Since Jan 4th when we came back after New Year’s holiday, we have had 6 very good clients walk in the door.
What is the Best Bold Color for Kitchen Cabinets?
Too often people nervously approach the edge of their comfort zone when it comes to adding color in the kitchen and then quickly head back to the safety
Franke Orca Kitchen Sinks
All kitchen sinks are not created equal! One of my favorites is the Franke Orca stainless sink. This is 18/10 and 18 gauge stainless steel. It also will
Two Kitchen Islands: Making the Ordinary Extraordinary
It seems lately when most people are dreaming of their ideal kitchen, an island is high on the wish list. Islands can be an integral part of the
Bathroom Remodel Splurge vs Save
This is an article I wrote for Home and Garden Weekly. Thought I would replicate it here! Splurge or Save Adding personality to your bath does not necessarily
Kitchen lighting volume 1
Always remember that light is the first element of design; without it there is no color, form, or texture…Tom Farin is founder and President of Pegasus Associates. Pegasus
The “Not-so-ordinary” Shelf
While searching for just the right shelving idea for one of my clients, I happened across several websites devoted to shelves of all sorts…I will share with you
Busy ramblings
Wow, it has been a crazy week! No time to think let alone blog! Lots of fun stuff going on and some really great projects coming up that
