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 to the furthest of my (and most assuredly the builder’s) comfort zone. It is usually the last trigger I want to pull because I LOVE doing powder […]
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 so true. Find anyone…send my way! Wanted: Passionate individual. Loves all elements of design. Embraces the good days and smiles through the bad days. Understands the details […]
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 any pretenses. I put it out there for anyone and everyone to read….great projects, sucky problems with clients and vendors, what I consider to be good design….and […]
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 once in a lifetime trip was made possible by Blanco and included two tours of their factories and meeting many key people in the Blanco organization. I cannot […]
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. This is not a comprehensive list, as I could go on for a few posts about things I consider design mistakes as well. Here are a few […]
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 its own share of ups and downs. Against my better judgment ( it is late after all) i am printing one of the latest “Did she really […]
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 well…specifically kitchens. So, okay! I am guilty of pointing out the bad and the good without some follow up substance. I will wager many designers have different […]
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. Ah, yes, those of you who have known me for years might shake their head and say, WHATTTTTT? In the past, I have been known to cringe […]
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 name. I have a couple of last names I have collected over the years….if that counts for anything but am not a licensed interior designer, nor a […]
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 aim to please and it is an excellent suggestion!! The world of tile according to Cheryl. Now, I do not claim that everyone will like all of […]
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 heck, it is a pretty bathroom! It was badly in need of an updated look and we wanted to integrate the two bathrooms together so that it […]
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 the link to take you to the actual magazine photos.) It is a great kitchen for a lot of reasons, most of which have to do with […]
