Apr 13, 2026 | read more
With Earth Day right around the corner, let’s celebrate by looking at live edge wood designs. This beautiful redwood slab table above is featured in my San Francisco client’s Zen industrial condo, exhibiting clean lines and a natural edge that provides a connection with nature, underneath a light fixture that echoes the lines and colors […]
Feb 23, 2026 | read more
In a post-COVID world, how can we create spaces that naturally help us fight infections, and keep our spaces clean? Read on for my best tips! Start with the basic design elements of the space by choosing surfaces that are easier to clean. Pick flat panel cupboards that don’t collect dust, avoid shiplap that needs […]
Feb 09, 2026 | read more
Have you ever been in a room with a color you either loved or disliked? How did it affect your mood? Science tells us that colors of interior spaces change our moods through color psychology, triggered by biological and psychological responses linked to nature, culture, and personal memories. We use color’s emotional impact to set moods […]
Dec 08, 2025 | read more
I’m seeing both beloved and unique holiday trends and decorating themes this year. Let’s explore! Nutcrackercore Holiday classic ballet The Nutcracker with whimsical, fairy-tale-like elements that makes children’s dreams of the Sugar Plum Fairy come true. Music boxes featuring this theme are popular this year. Colors: Red, white, blue, gold Materials: Wood, velvet, silver, feathers […]
Sep 15, 2025 | read more
By now you’ve heard of Instagram — the photography-based social media — and possibly also the trend of creating “Instagrammable moments.” It’s a way of creating an experience or feeling that’s easily captured in a single image. Today I’m suggesting another way to use Instagrammable moments – by creating spaces in your home that generate […]
Jun 09, 2025 | read more
The biggest surfaces in your home are ceilings, floors, and walls, with walls being the most directly aligned with your eye. Let’s look at 3 pleasing ways to finish walls. Each is an opportunity to express what you’re passionate about. Create Colorful Stripes with Paint In a bedroom for a young boy, we wanted to […]
