March 26, 2015

Finding the Perfect Stone For Your Kitchen or Bath

I had a fun day in Charlotte on Tuesday going to make stone countertop selections with a client.  When it comes to choosing a countertop, the conversation is always about whether to use granite or marble.

For years, everyone thought they needed a granite.  But, with the improved sealers that are available now, marbles have increased in popularity and durability. There are so many more color options with the marbles that I always tend to like them better.  But, it’s hard to beat the look of clean, white Calcutta Gold…always a favorite!

Marbles…

February 12, 2015

In Living Color

On a recent trip to D.C. I visited  the Smithsonian Institute’s National Museum of Natural History where they were exhibiting the  winners of the Windland Smith Rice International Photography Awards. The exhibit was called “Nature’s Best Photography” and it truly was breathtaking!

What colors do you see in your everyday surroundings?  When you think of color in nature, you probably think of neutrals, greens, and blues. If you  explore a little further however, you  will discover an amazing  palette – the whole world in living color.

Elizabeth Carmel‘s “Subterranean Garden” taken in Quintana Roo  in Southeastern Mexico is colorful and organic, inspiring this fabric scheme, paired with a stunning decorative glass bowl.

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.