Coastal Condo Flair on a Budget
Nestled along Florida’s picturesque southeastern coast, Highland Beach is a dream destination for those seeking the tranquil beauty of coastal living. Earlier this year, I had the privilege of assisting one of my long-standing clients in decorating his condo in Highland Beach, close to Boca Raton, infusing it with a delightful coastal flair while staying within a budget […]
10 Creative ways to find some serious color inspiration for your home
Creating a color palette for your home can feel overwhelming—especially if you’re unsure of your personal style. You are not alone. Many homeowners struggle to define what they love, and that’s exactly where intentional exploration becomes your best tool.My advice? Slow down and don’t rush the process. Observe, think, plan, and pay attention to what […]
Color Vision Deterioration In The Elderly
Many people lose their ability to clearly distinguish certain colors as they age, with losses typically starting around age 70 and getting worse over time. The loss of visual acuity as you age is experienced as an actual physical impairment and should be treated accordingly. The reason why the vision of color is affected is […]
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 […]