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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The Dreaded Kitchen Renovation
Category: Ideas, Kitchens
It’s Summertime in Chicago. Are you restless and contemplating the project of your dreams? Perhaps you're ready for the new kitchen you’ve been pining for. You’ve been busy making...
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...
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...
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....
