The Sunny Side Of The Street
Category: Ideas, InspirationWe’ve heard it all before, it’s a new year—time to turn a corner, make new resolutions, finally get in shape blah blah blah. Will we really do it? I...
It’s A Wonderful (Virtual) World
Category: Virtual DesignWe rely upon technology now more than ever. What do we do when faced with a global pandemic? These are unprecedented times. Many of our clients have chosen our...
Change Is Coming
Category: Home OfficeDo you work from home? Perhaps you're working from home now more than ever. I've had an office in my home for over twenty years, there are good and...
Lean On Me
Category: InspirationWhen I began laying out my next post I had no idea our world would be facing the existing crisis. I refuse to panic. I'm choosing to live in...
So This Is Christmas
Category: Happy holidaysHo ho ho, it’s me again...I’m happy to say I’m alive and well and full of holiday cheer. We celebrate Hanukkah and Christmas at our house so I’m feeling...
No More Compromises
Category: Inspiration
It was a busy summer, now that fall is officially here I’m feeling nostalgic. I always get that way when summer is over. This October begins my seventh year...
A Place Of Your Own
Category: IdeasIt's important to come to terms with the space around us, sometimes this can be difficult without help. It can be a tricky subject since we all respond to...
Let’s Hit The Road
Category: TravelI love Summer. The longer sunny days combined with warm evenings are just what the doctor ordered after our bone chilling winters. Are you planning a trip any time...
Your Next Chapter
Category: Get organized
Many times we're told difficult things we don't want to hear. These sage words are often delivered by dear friends, the kids who "know what's best for you" or...
Do You Love Where You Live?
Category: Ideas
Well here we are, it's time again for my latest thoughts on design. I continually contemplate what people want when it comes to their spaces. This changes with each...
A New Year Full Of Possibilities
Category: Inspiration
Happy New Year to you, I hope you enjoyed the holidays and are well rested. Many of us (especially me) love the holidays but are relieved once all the...
It’s Christmastime In Chicago
Category: ChristmasOh my, it's Christmas again! I know you're busy, running here and there, parties, family and friends to see, perhaps you're traveling also. Whether you're the most organized person...
Let’s Eat!
Category: ThanksgivingWell here we are, it's the beginning of the end. The end of the year that is, the final few weeks are always so busy. I love Thanksgiving, it's...
Snuggle Up, Are You Ready For Fall?
Category: Fall decorating"Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower." Albert Camus
The Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe, always a good idea on an Autumn Day.
I love this time...
Would You Refuse A Lifeline?
Category: Transforming spaceOne of my clients said the process of transforming their space was like swimming in a pool of sharks. It made me smile when he said I changed his...