Mural, Mural on the Wall
I’ve been so busy helping other people with their places that I’d been neglecting my own. So when @photowall_sweden came calling and asked if I was interested in checking out their wall mural product, I jumped at the chance….
That “LIGHTBULB” Moment
I feel strongly that shifting to a flat fee model for my interior design services is what people need right now, with all the uncertainty we’ve gone through collectively. Clarity around finances and processes from the very start of the project means that you’ll never feel nickled-and-dimed along the way, or fearful of what the next expense will be.
21 Interior Design Ideas to Bring into your Home in 2021
2020 affected almost every aspect of our lives, but it also helped many of us reconnect with our homes. This time spent inside has allowed us to begin the process of transforming our homes into more functional, peaceful places that reflect our own interests, experiences, and design preferences.
Putting a Cork in 2020
If you’re anything like me, you’re suffering from a serious case of decision fatigue. Alas, the holidays are here and decisions we must so read on for my favorite gifts this season…
Color Trends Tend to be Cyclical
Color trends come and go. Read on to find out which ones we will see in 2021….
Seven Ways to Deal with Delays
Shipping delays are the word of the day during Covid. Here are seven ways to deal.
My Top Places to Shop for Home Goods in Portland
If you live in or are visiting Portland and you’re interested in home décor, there are many great independent boutiques all of which are well worth a visit. These are my top ten:
A Kitchen for the Treehouse House
Late last year, my friends Carrie and Kari bought a really great contemporary tri-level in SW Portland. From the outside, it’s unassuming, but once you’re inside, it feels like a tree house because the floor-to-ceiling windows look out on to an undeveloped, forested area.
Make Home Plans While You’re Sheltering in Place
In the span of a week, the United States has changed totally. The invisible virus we’d been watching ravage Asia and Europe is suddenly upon us and we’ve been asked to be responsible citizens, to stay at home and to eliminate all non-essential activities for at least two weeks.
Five Reasons to Consider Custom Furniture
When it comes to furnishing your home or business, you have the option of using custom-made or retail furniture. Too frequently, people don’t even consider the idea of custom, instead purchasing from a huge national retailer like Room + Board or Pottery Barn.
Career Changes and Forgiveness
About seven years ago, I was volunteering at Dress for Success as a personal stylist when I met Stephanie Plymale. While I wouldn’t say we became fast friends, we did become friendly, swapping stories about what we did for a living, favorite restaurants etc.