February 11, 2014

Belgium – Inspiration Everywhere

Everywhere I go, but especially when I travel, I see things that inspire me – clothing, flowers, colors, buildings. I can’t help but notice them. It’s part of a designer’s mind that never turns off.

On a recent trip to Belgium, I was struck by how many old European architectural elements are still relevant for today’s homes.

January 30, 2014

What’s In Your Backyard Now?

What’s in your backyard now?  Probably snow.  And while kids of all ages enjoy the winter break, we look back at an old blog.  And really look forward to a warm spring.

This was my garage.  You know the kind.  The ones that have never held a car – only the junk that accumulates (and multiplies) over time.  Boxes of nothing important.  Poorly organized yard equipment and a variety of weekend warrior supplies.  Always daydreaming, always in search of another never-to-be-completed project, I would stare at the beamed ceiling, old brick walls, proximity to the patio and think…this space was way too cool to waste on paint cans.

January 15, 2014

A Bedroom Rennovation – Before and After

When my client approached me about rennovating her master bedroom, we had just finished the downstairs guestroom. In both bedrooms, the room housed oriental rugs that the client wanted to use. In our first meeting about the master bedroom, a scheme that was designed around her oriental rug was presented. It was slightly darker than she was thinking so we immediatley changed our course. The new idea was to lighten and brighten the room so that she and her husband could relax and enjoy the space.

The Master Bedroom Before