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!
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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The Interior Design of a Highland Park Spanish Home
When I started the renovation on this 8,000 + sq. ft home, I knew I wanted the Spanish influence and…
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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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Common Cents: Update Your Kitchen Without Breaking the Bank
Everyone has a room in their house that needs an update and there is no better place to start than…
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Before & After: My Bathroom’s Interior Design Update
It’s been quite awhile since I’ve posted regularly to my Journal, mainly due to all the interior design project work…
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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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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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Texas Artisans: Ceramics
A great part about moving to Texas has been finding an entirely new set of local artisans and artists that…
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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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Precious Stones and Metals at High Point
Each fall I look forward to visiting High Point. It’s a great place, of course, to shop for clients and…
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Dwell with Dignity’s Thrift Studio Pop-Up Shop
One of my favorite charities here in Dallas is Dwell with Dignity. If you’re not familiar, it’s a great nonprofit…
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Visiting Holly Hunt’s New Dallas Showroom
One of my favorite places to source unique, modern furnishings on the East Coast is Holly Hunt, the chic contemporary…
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Work in Progress: Las Vegas Spanish Mission Home
As some readers may remember, with a great team of professionals we’re revamping a Spanish Mission house in Las Vegas…
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Snapshots from London
This week I’m taking a break from writing about Italy (though I’ll return to it in my next post!) to…
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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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Venice Celebration, Part I
You’ve probably noticed I took a brief break from the blog while traveling this past month in Europe. I’ll be…
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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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Work-In-Progress: NYC Meatpacking Loft Apartment
I’ve posted about works-in-progress before and I’m excited to share another great project: our build-out of a beautiful apartment in…
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S.B. Long Interiors Honored by D Home Magazine!
I’m no stranger to magazines, as many of my projects have been featured in editorials, but it’s usually my work…
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Weekend Away: Austin’s Aesthetic Charms
Over the past year, I’ve been to many parts of Texas, but Austin stands out as one of my favorites….
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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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Work in Progress: Revamping a Spanish Mission Home
As some of you may know, for nearly a year I’ve been spending a lot of time in Las Vegas…
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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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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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