by Dixie Stark | Apr 26, 2017 | Category Name, Interiors, Trending
My friend, Dawn, always says, “Go Big or Go Home”! It so reminds me of a researching excursion this week of large format tile for a current modern interiors project. The trend has been porcelain tile that resembles a hardwood visual. The planks range in...
by Dixie Stark | Aug 4, 2016 | Trending
My eye has noticed a shift to blue. Mostly that dark rich version that some refer to as navy or indigo. I am seeing it in interiors, clothing, jewelry, cars, and as well as home exteriors. On a recent trip to Chicago, I noticed store windows with loads of product in...
by Dixie Stark | Jul 28, 2016 | Exterior
As we continue thru the warm summer days are you wondering if you still feel like your outdoor space needs some help? If so, ask this one simple question, “Can I hang it up?” This summer finds me working on many outdoor spaces. Mostly, giving existing...
by Dixie Stark | Jul 21, 2016 | Carpe diem
I had such a fun time at Bark Art, an annual charity event held by LUXE magazine, at the Seattle Design Center earlier this summer. Bark Art is the brain child of Pacific Northwest publisher for LUXE, Debby Steiner. The annual event includes a dog themed painting and...
by Dixie Stark | Apr 22, 2016 | Trending
In the past when I have interviewed potential employees I have asked, “Are you a dog or a cat person?” Of course, there was never a wrong answer. I love all furry four leggers, but I have always had an office dog or two and I wanted to make sure...
by Dixie Stark | Apr 12, 2016 | Eye candy, Inspiration, Treasures, Trending
I am a bit old school in so many ways even though I am constantly pushing myself to stay technology savy. I prefer a catalog to the internet while researching products for clients. I delight in a handwritten note over an email. I always look to pen and paper first...
by Dixie Stark | Mar 31, 2016 | Interiors
Of course, I relate interiors to fashion. Many of my clients have heard me refer to hardware, in particular, cabinet hardware, as the jewelry of the home. I often explain that the cabinetry is the basic wardrobe or outfit and it simply needs jewelry to complete it....
by Dixie Stark | Mar 24, 2016 | Interiors
For centuries, painted hardwood floors have delivered a colorful, unique, and durable approach under foot. This smart paint solution was discovered long ago especially for softer species like pine or fir. I, personally love a painted floor! The beautiful white or...
by Dixie Stark | Mar 17, 2016 | Interiors, Trending
As I am working on my own projects and searching for new fashion tips for spring, I am realizing this white on white trend is going nowhere fast. The use of white layered with even more white is here to stay…at least for the near future. I must say, I am not...
by Dixie Stark | Mar 10, 2016 | Interiors
Many of my clients wrestle with the choice to reupholster existing pieces of furniture or opt to purchase new. When clients are moving into a different home, more often than not, we opt to purchase new as the scale and style will not always translate. However, if a...
