Dispatches from the Design Trenches

I like to think of the foyer as the calling card of your house. For guests it is the preview of the fabulous design dazzle that awaits them past a warm welcome. The foyer is a great place to add … Continued

Lets face it, if you’re not in the kitchen, you are in the family room. This is the space that really gets the life thrown into it. In my house, which bubbles over with three young children, two precious mutts … Continued

I have a dream…that I will return from a busy day of carpool, client meetings and ring-side seats at gymnastics class to a tidy home with a place for everything and everything in its place….This has yet to happen in … Continued

Your walls can do more than just hold up the roof…if you dress them right, they can make any space in your home feel special. The perfect paint color can go a long way but wallpaper can add color, depth, … Continued

Mirrors are one of the best tricks for dressing a blank wall and not breaking the bank. Don’t get me wrong, you can spend a pretty penny on a beautiful looking-glass, but compared to most oil paintings, you get a … Continued

If you have been to Target in the past few days you know that the “holiday season” is well underway. To me that means lots of culinary endeavors and some Q.T with my Cuisinart. I really actually love to cook … Continued

Girls got their turn last post, this one is for the boys. My two little guys have very big personalities and very unique styles….one sports jersey’s and soccer shorts, the other prefers what he calls “Poppa” shirts and blazers…to add … Continued

Every girl, big or little, deserves a spot in their home that is super dreamy and just for them. A girly room does not have to be all about pink hearts and rainbows, it just needs to shout out your … Continued

A really great piece should be beautiful, well-tailored, chic…and the best ones actually do a little work too. You have heard me on my soap box about upholstery that is meant for really living in….the hard stuff should add beauty … Continued

There is one wall in your home that your family, and even your guests, stare at endlessly…the one that holds the TV. With a captive audience that wall should be a “wow” statement…the best example of your chic abode. However, … Continued