Jul 27, 2020 | read more
You may have heard of Marie Kondo, the home organization specialist whose ideas have taken the world by storm in the past few years. Kondo’s concept is to ask yourself, as you edit your belongings, Does this spark joy? If it doesn’t, thank the item for its contribution to your life and then set it […]
May 04, 2020 | read more
It’s spring again! Today I’m sharing ideas to envy and inspire your patio, courtyard, front garden or city back yard. Garden Pathways Wouldn’t it be a lovely way to start each day, walking along a colorful garden pathway like this one? Pick a theme or mix-n-match geometric shapes and patterns. A log pathway works well […]
Apr 06, 2020 | read more
In advance of Earth Day on April 22, and also because we’ve been dealing with a global pandemic that’s keeping us indoors more than usual, we’re talking about wellness design for interiors. Wellness is much more than just going to a spa or doing yoga, it’s a movement that values a whole spectrum of healthy […]
Feb 24, 2020 | read more
When the winter months arrive, I just want to wrap up in a warm blanket and get cozy with some friends. There’s a Danish word for that, and so much more: Hygge, pronounced hyoo-gah, sounds nothing like how it looks, in English! Hygge is a Danish and Norwegian word describing a mood of coziness and […]
Feb 10, 2020 | read more
Your bedroom is a key part of your life, the place where you restore your health with a good night’s sleep, and where romantic encounters happen. With Valentine’s Day approaching, it’s a great time to revamp your most important space for romance and rejuvenation. I pull back the curtain on a few of my best bedroom designs, […]
Jan 27, 2020 | read more
Near the end of 2019, a legendary lighting designer, Ingo Maurer, passed away. He left behind a huge body of inspiring work, and today I’m sharing a few of his ideas. Ingo Maurer’s passion for light began in the mid 1960s, birthed from some of his earliest memories of fishing with his father, seeing the […]