February 5, 2015

Fifty Shades of Green

“I hate the color blue.”

“My husband says he wants no green!”  

Few people come to us without an opinion about color.  The few ambivalent ones quickly find themselves drawn to certain colors throughout the design process.  I find these color preferences fascinating and decided to do a little research.  Did you know that babies begin to have color preferences by 12 weeks?  Those preferences seem to be reinforced by pleasant circumstances or environments and repeat throughout life.

August 28, 2014

Change is good

Have you ever noticed how everything around you seems to change without you even noticing? It’s like turning around and your child has grown up overnight, or within seconds your new I-Phone is out of date, or that sofa you just recovered has spots and stains all over it. In an instant, things are different. That’s how I felt after a recent trip to London with my family. I realized not only how much the city had changed in the 17 years since I’d been there, but also how modern it had become. The City of London is home to some of the world’s most amazing modern structures that have risen magically between ancient building and cathedrals. From the city’s tallest skyscraper, the Heron Tower, to the Gherkin, built in the financial district of London, the architecture is quickly changing.

From the Tower of London (founded 1066) to modern buildings under construction, the London skyline is constantly changing

May 22, 2014

An Encounter With Charlotte Moss

What a pleasure it was to meet the New York designer, Charlotte Moss recently. Stark Carpet showroom in Charlotte, North Carolina hosted a Spring Event to introduce Charlotte Moss’ new Passport Rug collection.

These beautiful wool rugs are a great beginning point for the design of any room.

(from left to right) My assistant Susie, Designer Charlotte Moss, me, and my client enjoying a lovely catered event at the Stark showroom.