Reuse and Repurpose when Redesigning
How Professional Draperies and Color Flow Elevated This Entire Home Torri and Rob hold a very special place in my heart, and working with them was an absolute delight. They were enthusiastic, open to ideas, and fully invested in the design process—which made this project both joyful and creatively fulfilling. I’ll admit, I was a […]
The Art of Ombré
The Art of Ombré: How Gradient Color Can Transform Your Home If you’ve ever paused mid-scroll because a room felt soft, dreamy, and visually magnetic, there’s a good chance you were looking at an ombré design. Ombré — the gradual blending of one color into another — has moved from fashion and hair trends into […]
The emotional power of color
How color can influence your moods Do you feel like taking in a deep breath of cool fresh air every time you see one of those beautiful, clean looking white bathrooms in a magazine? With pops of muted green eucalyptus and juicy evergreen succulents and the warmth of earthy wood accents. Have you felt the […]
Full Spectrum Paint Colors
When you walk into a beautifully designed room, it’s rarely just the furniture or the décor that makes it feel balanced and inviting. It’s the color itself — and how that color responds to the light. That’s where full-spectrum paint colors come in. Most homeowners have never heard the term, yet these colors can completely […]
Eggshell, Satin, Matte, or Flat?
What is a sheen finish? In paint technology, it describes the level of the glossiness/shininess of a paint product. Paint is chemistry in a can and the quality is reflected in the price. Resin is added to the paint to give it sheen and strength. Keep in mind, you get what you pay for, so […]
Would Yellow Walls Really Drive Your Baby to Tears??
If I mention words such as “Happy, Energetic, Optimistic, Sunshine, Creativity, be Alert, Sponge Bob, Smiley Face, what Color comes to mind first? Yellow of course! No doubt about it! So would yellow really make your baby cry?? Yellow is often considered a happy, vibrant color. And for the most part, it is! But there’s […]
Fresh Light, Fresh Life: Painting over Wood Panels
How We Transformed a Dark, Dated Home Without Starting From Scratch When Darlene reached out for help updating her home, I knew this one would require a gentle approach. She and her husband, John, had lived in their home for many years, surrounded by dark walls, dark furniture, and even darker wood paneling. Their main […]
Should Your Wardrobe Colors Define The Choice Of Your Paint Colors?
If you are familiar with Houzz.com, you know it can be inspirational, overwhelming and addicting! It actually grew into one of those beasts, because once you start going through some pictures, next thing you know, you are bombarded with arrows pointing you to specific items to purchase and before you know it, you are going down […]
When Trusting Your Contractors’ Word Is Not Good Enough.
As an Interior Decorator and Architectural Color Consultant, I am often involved in helping my clients choose fixed elements such as tiles, flooring, brick, stone, new light fixtures etc. I do not sub-contract, but I do collaborate with the Contractor regarding the project. Having someone invade your private space can be tolerable when you know or […]
Wabi-Sabi: Embracing Imperfection
Wabi-Sabi: The Beauty of Imperfection — And How to Bring It Into Your Home With Color In a world obsessed with perfection, symmetry, and the constant pursuit of “new,” there is something deeply refreshing—almost healing—about Wabi-Sabi. Rooted in ancient Japanese philosophy, Wabi-Sabi is the art of finding beauty in imperfection, simplicity, and authenticity. It’s not […]