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...
"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...
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...
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...
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...
In 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...
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...
I 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...
It is December again, usually a joyful time for most of us. We are happy to celebrate the holidays we choose to celebrate, we are fortunate to live in...
Each day we are inundated with gorgeous images of rooms we drool over. Many people do not understand there is an art to putting spaces together. I recently met...