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...
It’s Christmastime In Chicago
Category: ChristmasOh my, it's Christmas again! I know you're busy, running here and there, parties, family and friends to see, perhaps you're traveling also. Whether you're the most organized person...
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...
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...
Almost Summer!
Category: Artwork, Change, Chicago, Chicago design, Chicago interior design, Chicago interior designers, Clients, Color, Contemporary artwork, Decorating, Dogs, Furniture, Gardens, Helping others, Home improvement, interior decorating, Interior design, Makeover, Nepal, Outdoor Entertaining, Photography, Renovation, River North Design District, Transforming spaceNow that Memorial Day has finally come and gone I am thinking about Summer. How we will spend our days and nights once the warmer weather firmly hits? I'm...
Dog Days
Category: Decorating, Dogs, Interior designMadame Fifi deserves the best. So don’t serve her meals in a grungy bowl. Invest in Doca Pet’s modern contraptions that come in fetching colors.Available at docapet.com, $30-$188.
On May...
In the Dog House
Category: Dogs, Interior designIf you are looking for some fabulous DIY dog houses, Japanese graphic designer and curator Kenya Hara debuted “Architecture for dogs" at Design Miami in early December. Some call...
