Paradise Found
Category: IdeasOver the last few months, I had the pleasure of visiting a number of people in Chicago and further afield. The visits are always fun and vary greatly; some...
Love Letter To A House
Category: IdeasThe meaning of home is an intensely personal sentiment we carry in our hearts. Most of us are more connected to our space than we realize. I must confess...
Is Elegance Back?
Category: IdeasWhen I was a young designer, I was filled with many lofty ideas, of course I thought I knew everything. How sobering to grow older realizing how much much...
I’m Nuts About Mutts
Category: IdeasThe late Mario Buatta once quipped, “I’m nuts about mutts“. I always thought this was quite amusing. As a guy raised by a single mother I was taught to...
A Blissful Journey
Category: InspirationI’ve been very introspective lately, perhaps more than usual. I suppose this is natural, I’m getting older and wondering more about the world than I ever have. I have...
Like I’m Alive Again
Category: IdeasDo you feel stifled? We all do from time to time. I don't care who you are, it happens—it may be a relationship or some negative routines you wish...
A HUNGRY HEART
Category: ChangeAs an interior designer I’m an artist, interiors and architecture are my medium. I have to wear many hats each day, business manager, problem solver, delivery service, you name...
Come Fly With Me
Category: InspirationSummertime and the living is easy. Are the summer days flying by, or is it just me? I keep telling myself to be present and enjoy the glorious weather....
A New+Better Year
Category: InspirationStarting a new year can be exhilarating if you're in good spirits, but it can be daunting if you're going through a rough patch. We all go through tough...
I Want To See You Dance Again
Category: IdeasDo you ever feel distracted? I’m not talking about being in one of those lazy moods when you say to yourself it’s raining so I’m going to relax today...
Why Are Designers Important?
Category: InspirationSo many words are overused today: eco-friendly, curated, sustainable, mindful, and designer. There are more of course, but these initially came to mind. As you well know, many of...
Feeling Springy
Category: Ideas, InspirationAre you dreaming of new beginnings? Spring is a beautiful season, the earth is reawakening--giving us flowers and a bit more sunshine each day. I hate the time change,...
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...
