We absolutely want your home to be current and the most wonderful version of you, and achieving that goal doesn’t need to rely on new pieces

One of the most important jobs of an interior designer is educating our clients on the value of buying good quality furnishings...

There is little in my designer life that brings me more satisfaction than rescuing something that others deem unsalvageable and breathing new life into it. I love second (and sometimes third) chances, and I think it makes good environmental sense too—keeping things out of our ever-expanding landfills. I once rescued 100-year-old solid wood, single-panel doors from an old house on one of my Dad’s farms before he donated the structure to the volunteer fire department for practi

Our clients are always surprised when we tell them how early they should place orders if they want something in time for the holidays. Home furnishings for example… Place orders no later than September 1st for arrival by Thanksgiving and September 30th for arrival by Christmas. So—with this in mind—it should come at no surprise that November is the time to start planning for any outdoor living projects you hope to have completed for spring/summer of the following year. Howeve

I love Chip and Joanna Gaines. They have a very strong and healthy relationship—especially if you consider they live together and work together. That’s a lot of togetherness! They have the cutest kids who are very well behaved and they get a total home renovation done in one hour flat! Okay, they don’t try to pretend that it all happens in one hour, but we’re only privy to the highlights. Over time, it can give the impression that even though there are hiccups in undertaking

There are many things to consider when designing, decorating or purchasing new furnishings for your home. When you add pets to the equation, it gets even more complicated. It’s a common misconception that if you have a pet or multiple pets, you just can’t have a nicely decorated home. With 35+ years of interior design experience, I firmly believe this to be false! I have had dogs and cats my entire life. I presently have three dogs, specifically Brittanys. Yes, they shed. Yes

Have you ever gone shopping for an outfit, a complete outfit from head to toe, and thought you had purchased the perfect jacket or wrap, the perfect shoes or boots to go with that dress you just bought? But when you got home and tried everything on together, you realized nothing really worked together as a great fashion statement? Individually, they all were very cute, but together, it just wasn’t working. This same principal applies to the world of Interior Design. Unlike cl

We LOVE creating beautiful spaces but what really gives us satisfaction is solving problems. A large part of what we do involves using our intuitive and creative powers to enhance the look of a space and create beautiful rooms where you want to spend time. This part of the process selects things that can be easily seen as you walk into a room... the selection of paint colors, fabrics, furnishings, light fixtures, plumbing fixtures and other finishes. This is a really fun proc

Being visual people, our minds are always conjuring up ideas and visions. At bed time we often wish for an ‘OFF’ switch in order to fall asleep—after all, tomorrow is another day. But, some of our best ideas have come during those sleepless hours, and one idea for a client actually came in a dream, true story! Custom furniture and designs basically fill two voids. Sometimes a custom piece is driven by function and other times by style. For example, you might have a need for a

Many people toy with the idea of working with an interior designer, but some are a bit unsure of what to expect and how the process works. We recently acquired a great illustration that breaks down the design process into easy-to-follow phases and sequences. By understanding the essential steps needed to progress a project from initiation to completion, we can ensure that all aspects of the project are well-planned and professionally designed for a space’s specific needs and