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...
Hall Pass

Hall Pass

When my husband has a free evening, we refer to it as his “hall pass”, but what I am referring to today is the experience in your home.  Walking thru the hall on the way to another room in your house should feel intimate.  After all, the hallway is usually...
Smoke and Mirrors

Smoke and Mirrors

Urban dwellings are often small.  The conveniences of living in the city are challenged by the lack of space.  Recently, I have been engaged to work on some of these small spaces. In both situations, the clients are requesting that I make the spaces look larger.  With...
Double vision

Double vision

I like to install pairs.  Some times to follow the symmetry of the architecture that is already established, and some times to create a sense of balance and rhythm that does not already exist. Interior designer, Victoria Hagan, is one of the best at using pairs in her...
Avoiding Angst

Avoiding Angst

Remodeling a home can be one of the most stressful experiences, but it does not have to be.  Planning ahead and getting in the right frame of mind will help so much.  I, personally, prefer new construction or furnishings jobs over remodels because of the angst the...
Chain Reaction

Chain Reaction

I am currently working on some extremely interesting interiors projects.   A few require custom light fixtures while another requires restoration of some antique and vintage fixtures.  Light fixtures can truly be the jewelry in the room and we all know how I love...