In an ideal world, we would be able to find a beautiful, comfortable chair at a rock-bottom price. But we don’t live in an ideal world, do we? You can find a very comfortable and stylish chair if you are willing to pay $800 to $1600 in a reputable retail...
Have you gotten into a rut trying to come up with gifts for the holidays? Or, are you having difficulty answering the question when asked what YOU might like as a present? Let’s see if I can give you some ideas on the best Christmas gifts for the design-minded....
As many of you may know, I did not go to design school. I was a school psychologist for a decade before I changed course to pursue my love affair with houses. The learning curve was steep and let’s face it – designers aren’t eager to share their...
It’s been about four years since Restoration Hardware underwent a major shift in its design direction. Everything they produced became dark and colossal. Creams and shades of gray. Masculine and rustic. And, inexplicably, gears. Lots of gears....
After day-in and day-out of work, work, work, I really enjoy getting dressed up and attending design-related events and the occasional awards banquet. Sometimes it’s hard to know what is appropriate to wear (especially when photos may be taken by the press). I...
Ok, I know I have yet to show you the rest of our recent upstairs renovation, but I have an excuse. Rooms with yellow walls are difficult to photograph! I’ve taken photos up there at different times of the day, on cloudy days, on sunny days – and...
