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...
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...
Ancient + Modern = Kaboom!
Category: Interior designPortrait by Adam Siegel
I love to travel, how about you? The famous documentary about Diana Vreeland was entitled "The Eye Has To Travel"--love her or hate her, it's true!...
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...
The Magic Of Mirrors
Category: DecoratingDecorating with mirrors can be tricky, not if you're King Louis, he had all the best talent at his fingertips to make a gorgeous palace for his Queen and...
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...
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...
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...
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...
