The Good Light

The Good Light

As the days get shorter, I find myself taking client appointments earlier and earlier in the day.  Why?  We loose light! It is essential that we have good light when reviewing any surface samples.  Not only is it important to have good light to select paint, it is...
Good For Plenty

Good For Plenty

The small house movement (also known as the “tiny house movement”[1]) is a famous description for the architectural and social movement that advocates living simply in small homes. I’m sorta kinda somewhat intrigued by the popular tiny house movement. It...
Pattern Cocoon

Pattern Cocoon

Approaching a room with the use of a single pattern can be very interesting.  In fact, is it a traditional European technique.  I typically do not propose this look on my Pacific Northwest projects as I find it looks best in the older East Coast and Southern Style...
Seasons In The Sun

Seasons In The Sun

As we transition our wardrobes in to fall, we transition our homes as well. The changing of the seasons is one of the biggest pleasures in life.  Every year, I savor it. I must admit the change from the hot summer sun to the cool autumn air is my most favorite time of...
Freeze Frame

Freeze Frame

I have clients ask me all the time about framing their family photos that they want to hang together all in one space.  Many times I will accompany a client with their millions of photos to the frame shop, but if they want to tackle this project on their own, I offer...