Magnificent Obsession Part II
Category: Lake Forest showhouseThe 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...
Magnificent Obsession
Category: Lake Forest showhouseEach 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....
Making An Entrance
Category: Entry Foyer, Interior designHello 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...
Making Design Decisions You Won’t Regret
Category: Home improvement, IdeasOne 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...
It’s The Holiday Season
Category: Happy holidaysIt's the holiday season yet again! How did the year sweep by so fast? If you are like me you are asking yourself this right about now. So now...
Can A Traditional Space Become Modern?
Category: Interior design, Transforming spaceYears 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...
5 Simple Ways To Spruce Up Your Space
Category: MakeoverI have noticed the temperature in Chicago dropping a bit, I suppose this is inevitable. October is almost here after all. Many of us are thinking of ways to...
A Passage To China
Category: Found objects, IdeasIn my mind I am a mental traveler...to paraphrase the words of Isak Dinesen who wrote Out of Africa, a favorite of mine. Today I am traveling to China...
What Does Luxury Mean To You?
Category: IdeasAh, what a good question that is! I was recently asked by the River North Design District to speak about what luxury means to me. It was a pleasure...
Where Did You Get Your Marble Countertop?
Category: MarbleHmm, that's a great question. Many people do not understand the adventurous life of a stone cutter. Perhaps a better word would be dangerous. I can attest this is...
Can We Go On Vacation and Redecorate?
Category: Transforming spaceWhy not my little crocodile! I'll bet you have a mile long to-do list. Is it brimming with all the things you'd like to accomplish? Heaven knows I have...
10 Surefire Ways To A Glamorous Room
Category: Accent chairs, Antiques, Area rugs, Arm chairs, Artisans, Artwork, Bedding, Bedrooms, Beds, Carpeting, Casual elegance, Chair crush, Chairs, Change, Character, Chicago, Chicago design, Chicago interior design, Chicago interior designers, Clients, Color, Contemporary artwork, Cozy rooms, Decorating, Desks, Draperies, Francine Turk, Furniture statement pieces, Hand work, Ideas, interior decorating, Interior design, Kitchens, Lake Shore Drive, Light fixtures, Live it up, Master bedrooms, New home office, Renovation, River North Design District, Sarah Raskey, Travel, Unique pieces, Wallpaper, White
Hello gorgeous, you look fantastic! Oh yes, I'm talking to you, but your space, hmm that's another story. While you're a knockout (I'm a great judge after all) your...
How To Create A Handsome Study
Category: Accent chairs, Antiques, Area rugs, Arm chairs, Artifacts, Artisans, Artwork, Audio, Automation, Books, Carved Wood, Carving, Casual elegance, Chairs, Character, Chicago, Chicago design, Chicago interior design, Chicago interior designers, Clients, Contemporary artwork, Controls, Cozy rooms, Decorating, Desks, Fireplaces, Found objects, Furniture, Furniture statement pieces, Get organized, Hand work, Home controls, Home improvement, Ideas, interior decorating, Interior design, Jean-Michel Frank, Lake Shore Drive, Lutron, Makeover, New home office, Patron, Private clubs, Renovation, River North Design District, Rugs, Smart home, Smart home technology, Storage, Study, Transforming space, VideoMost designers tend to throw around favorite words, I suspect I do too. If you know me, you already know I tend to use the H word quite often....
5 Gorgeous Ways To Select Outdoor Furniture
Category: Arm chairs, Carved Wood, Carving, Casual elegance, Chair crush, Chairs, Chicago, Chicago design, Chicago interior design, Chicago interior designers, Clients, Color, Decorating, Dogs, Fireplaces, Gardens, Home staging, Ideas, interior decorating, Kitchens, Lake Shore Drive, Live it up, Makeover, Outdoor Entertaining, Photography, Renovation, River North Design District, Smart home, Transforming space, Travel, Unique piecesI have Springtime on my mind! This is a tough road to travel for an interior designer or anyone who lives in Chicago during the winter season. I want...
The Guide To Picking The Perfect Area Rug
Category: Area rugs, Bedrooms, Carpeting, Casual elegance, Chicago, Chicago design, Chicago interior design, Chicago interior designers, Clients, Color, Cozy rooms, Decorating, Get organized, Home improvement, Ideas, interior decorating, Interior design, New bedroom, New home office, Redo, Renovation, River North Design District, Romantic rooms, RugsI really enjoy being an interior designer! It's my responsibility to guide a client in the correct direction right away. We certainly don't want any mishaps later. Floor coverings...
