Decorating with mirrors can be tricky, not if you're King Louis, he had all the best talent at his fingertips to make a gorgeous palace for his Queen and...
Happy New Year, I've missed you! I hope you had wonderful holidays and enjoyed spending time with your family, friends and relaxing. Since we're all back to our old...
Oh yes, it's that time of year, when the world falls in love, every song you hear seems to say Merry Christmas, may your New Year's wish come true; makes...
Hello November, oh how I love this cozy season! The downside in Chicago is the lack of sunshine and shorter days. Since the time change I have been thinking...
Has this ever happened to you? So many of us pretend that everything is ok when we know deep down that it isn't. If you're a regular subscriber/reader of...
Let's go to the cinema, I really love movies. My earliest memories involve my mother dragging us kids to the movies, usually a musical. I am quite fluent in...
"Be yourself; everyone else is already taken."~Oscar Wilde
This is one of my favorite quotes by the often misunderstood Mr. Wilde. I'm working hard to live an authentic life. Do...
Now that Memorial Day has come and gone I'm a bit restless. I can't stop myself from thinking about summer. Hopefully there are many lovely sunny days ahead. We've...
The Lake Forest Show House officially opened on April 28th with a beautiful event benefitting the Infant Welfare Society of Chicago. I was very impressed by the wonderful efforts...
Each month I typically write about a design issue people are facing. I'm a pleaser by nature so I feel it's important to give suggestions to resolve the problem....
Hello Gorgeous! You really made an effort putting yourself together, I love it--I really do! However, your Entry Foyer is another story. It's always interesting to visit someone for...
One of the toughest challenges a homeowner can face is trying to make intelligent choices when building a new home. It is equally daunting when undertaking a renovation or...
Years ago when I became an interior designer many of my clients were embracing a very traditional point of view. I am referring to how their homes or apartments...