wallpaper borders

as i was working on the design of my clients formal dining room, this image got stuck in my head:i loved how the window was trimmed out to look like a sunburst mirror, and asked my client if she could keep her eyes open for a mirror with a similar look that we could use on the ceiling in place of a standard medallion...(i found plenty online, but they were all over $125, and i figured we should...

at the beginning of this year, i worked with a client about to begin construction on a new house.we worked on all of the rooms of the main floor together.most of the "basic" selections were already made---she knew she wanted dark hardwood floors, white kitchen cabinets, and also knew she wanted a soothing palette of neutrals mixed with soft blues and greens that reminded her of the beach.the house...

isn't is wonderful when an image transports you?***ahhh.like a mini vacation in your head!here are a few images and things that are making me happy lately:lovely outdoor spaces details dutch doorspretty kitchensgreat office spaceshouses with WOWza curb appeal"keeper" recipesmemories of the beachanything that makes me chuckle!have a happy weekend everyo...

when i consult with clients or design a bedroom--especially a master bedroom, one item that always seems to come up isthe ceiling fan!most people apologize about wanting or needing a ceiling fan in their bedrooms---or apologize for their PARTNER wanting or needing one.while i totally agree that a fabulous light fixture in the bedroom is far prettier than a ceiling fan, it does not mean that you can't...

a few of my latest, greatest affordable finds: this $277 ottoman has been on my affordable finds pinterest board for a while, and i really love it. the metal base and the neutral, tufted top make it look like a high end piece.i really love this lenox 2 drawer nightstand. the campaign detailing on it is really fabulous, and i think it would look even more chic if it was painted (like...

a look at the idea board for the design plan of a bathroom that i recently worked on. my client's upstairs bathroom is in dire need of some updating....they wanted something timeless and elegant, since it will be the bathroom used for guest, but also needed the bathroom to have some color and whimsy, since it will mostly be used for their two boys. (the husband and wife have different styles--she...

this past weekend, i was able to visit the barclay butera showroom in park city.barclay butera is a designer known for his livable and beautiful interiors, and has showrooms in los angeles, new york, west hollywood, newport beach, and...park city.i loved walking around the showroom, and taking in all the pretty details and layers.i really love menswear-inspired fabrics used in interiors, and i was...