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...
Lean On Me
Category: InspirationWhen I began laying out my next post I had no idea our world would be facing the existing crisis. I refuse to panic. I'm choosing to live in...
Your Next Chapter
Category: Get organized
Many times we're told difficult things we don't want to hear. These sage words are often delivered by dear friends, the kids who "know what's best for you" or...
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...
A New Year Full Of Possibilities
Category: Inspiration
Happy New Year to you, I hope you enjoyed the holidays and are well rested. Many of us (especially me) love the holidays but are relieved once all the...
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...
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...
Where Did You Get Your Marble Countertop?
Category: MarbleHmm, that's a great question. Many people do not understand the adventurous life of a stone cutter. Perhaps a better word would be dangerous. I can attest this is...
Can We Go On Vacation and Redecorate?
Category: Transforming spaceWhy not my little crocodile! I'll bet you have a mile long to-do list. Is it brimming with all the things you'd like to accomplish? Heaven knows I have...
The Holidays Again, Oh No! 15 Survival Tips For You
Category: Autumn decorating, Bedding, Bedrooms, Beds, Books, Casual elegance, Chicago, Chicago design, Chicago interior design, Chicago interior designers, Clients, Color, Contemporary artwork, Cozy rooms, Decorating, Fall decorating, Furniture, Get organized, Holiday Decor, Home improvement, Ideas, interior decorating, Interior design, Kitchens, Live it up, Makeover, Master bedrooms, New home office, Outdoor Entertaining, Redo, River North Design District, Romantic rooms, Storage, Tablescapes, Transforming space, WallpaperIllustration by Jeremiah Goodman
The holidays are here once again, each year I am astounded by how quickly the year has passed. Does this happen to you? In my work...
Why Is My Space So Dark And Dreary?
Category: Autumn decorating, Bedrooms, Beds, Casual elegance, Change, Chicago, Chicago design, Chicago interior design, Chicago interior designers, Clients, Color, Cozy rooms, Decorating, Draperies, Fall decorating, Furniture, Furniture statement pieces, Hand work, Home controls, Home staging, Ideas, interior decorating, Interior design, Kitchens, Lake Shore Drive, Light fixtures, Live it up, Makeover, Master bedrooms, New bedroom, New home office, Private clubs, Renovation, River North Design District, Romantic rooms, Smart home, Smart home technology, Storage, Transforming space, Wallpaper, WhiteHave you ever walked around your home and wished someone would come and rescue you? For many of us, the answer is yes. Why are we so afraid to...
Character Study
Category: Accent chairs, Antiques, Arm chairs, Artifacts, Artisans, Artwork, Bedrooms, Beds, Bergere chair, Carved Wood, Carving, Casual elegance, Chairs, Character, Charles Eames, Chicago, Chicago design, Chicago interior design, Chicago interior designers, Clients, Cozy rooms, Decorating, Desks, Fauteuil, Fireplaces, Found objects, Furniture, Furniture statement pieces, Hand work, Home improvement, Home staging, Ideas, interior decorating, Interior design, Lake Shore Drive, Light fixtures, Live it up, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Makeover, Master bedrooms, New bedroom, New home office, Private clubs, Ray Eames, Redo, Renovation, River North Design District, Romantic rooms, Transforming space, Travel, Unique pieces, WallpaperAre you a good judge of character? This post is all about adding character to a room. Many of us think this comes from a paneled room, thick moldings...
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...
