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....
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...
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...
Everything Old Is New Again
Category: Inspiration
Chicago is a modern city, the skyscraper was born here after all. However, there are times I wonder why we are so traditional here. But is that really a...
Spring Awakening
Category: Inspiration"In the Spring, I have counted 136 kinds of weather inside of 24 hours."
Mark Twain
I feel such a restless stirring lately, I'm anxiously craving warmer weather. Do you know...
New Year, New Adventures!
Category: New Year ProjectsHappy 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...
It’s That Time Of Year
Category: Happy holidaysOh 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...
Give Me Those Ruby Slippers
Category: Color, Interior designHello 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...
I Can’t Get Out Of Bed, I Feel Lost
Category: DepressionHas 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...
Summer Here We Come
Category: SummertimeNow 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...
