In my many years of designing homes, I have noted a shared affinity for particular items among the design community. Here is a list of my Holy Grail pieces!
Paint Colors for a Happier 2022
My favorite Benjamin Moore paints to use on beautiful interiors. Home should make us happy!
My Guide to Chic and Understated Holiday Décor
I’ve always appreciated the holiday season for the way it renews our relationship with our homes. Quiet, everyday living quarters…
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Color Palettes from a Few Special Projects
I think I speak for everyone when I say: I miss traveling!! During this time, we all have reflected and…
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Designer Secrets: Making the Most of Bathroom Design
As an interior designer, I’m constantly thinking of ways to maximize functionality and bring individuality to my clients’ interiors. Bathrooms…
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Design Solutions: Curating a Highland Park, Texas Interior
When my clients walked me through their new home in Highland Park, Texas I instantly loved its open gallery-like feel….
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5 Reasons Why You Should Hire an Interior Designer
Why hire an interior designer in Dallas? Above all: to save you money. What?! What about for a drop-dead design? Ok, if you…
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My All-Time Favorite Paint Colors from Benjamin Moore and Farrow & Ball
I’ve designed interiors for over 20 years and tried lots of shades and paint brands. I find that I go…
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5 Design Trends from Salone del Mobile
In looking back at my 1500+ photos taken of new design introductions at the fair, these are the following five design trends that stood out to me the most.
Dream Project: Le Mas des Poiriers – Avignon, France
Last year, I completed a 2-year interior design project just outside of Avignon, France called Le Mas des Poiriers. The…
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Classic American Design: Dorothy Draper’s Greenbrier
This time of year I find myself thinking of summer – pastel colors, warm breezes and outdoor activities. The Greenbrier…
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Snapshots from Majorca Spain
My husband and I had the opportunity to visit friends on the island of Majorca Spain a few months ago…
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Cool Finds from Maison & Objet Miami
Each year I visit a number of design shows like High Point, Dallas Market and the New York Gift Show…
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Designer Secrets: Decorating with Greenery
It’s no secret that I love gardens and greenery. I’ve posted before about some of my favorite garden inspirations and…
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Mixed Media: The 2015 Dallas Arts Fair
This past weekend was the annual Dallas Arts Fair. I’ve written about attending the fair gala in the past, but…
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Snapshots from Paris
It’s hard to believe that through all of my travels in Europe (Venice, Berlin, London), I have yet to blog…
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Snapshots from Miami
Travel always inspires my work, and recently I’ve found a lot to love in Miami Beach. I’ve started going there…
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Artist I Love: Daniel Buren in Mexico
I’ve written before about Daniel Buren, the renowned French conceptualist that does site-specific installations. Over the years, I’ve been inspired…
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Translating Venetian Stripes
Something I love about Venice is the classic, crisp awning stripes that are widely used as decorative accents – especially…
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Stones of Venice
When I was a teenager, my high school art teacher gave me a copy of The Stones of Venice, by…
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Visiting Palladio’s Villa Barbaro
One of the best parts of my recent trip to Italy (besides the amazing anniversary/birthday celebration!) was visiting Villa Barbaro,…
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Venice Celebration, Part II
The weather on Day Two of our Venice celebration was even better…which was a good thing since all of the…
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Snapshots from Berlin
I haven’t written many travel posts lately, but I’ll be making up for that over the next few weeks. I’m…
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My Latest Obsession: Waterlogue
I’ve been a little addicted to the Waterlogue app, which transforms regular iPhone pictures into what appear to be detailed…
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Designer Day in Dallas
One of the coolest discoveries since moving to Dallas is my designer day in Dallas. This is when I browse…
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The Farmhouses of Round Top
Texas has plenty of charming, small towns, but few are as post-card perfect as Round Top. I was there last…
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Dallas Market Roundup
I tend to travel regularly throughout the year sourcing for different projects at design shows, such as NY NOW and…
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Deck the Boughs: Holiday Lights in Highland Park
Coming from the Northeast, I’m used to subdued holiday decorations—a wreath on the front door and the simplicity of a…
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Brilliant Fixtures: Celebrating Luxe Lighting
As the days shorten and we spend more time indoors, I think it’s a great time to consider how lighting…
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Happy Thanksgiving!
In my travels, I’m always on the lookout for interesting architecture and design. However, I particularly love it when I…
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