How Eclectic Style In the Home Will Keep It Looking Current

Eclectic Style In the Home and How It Will Keep the Design Looking Current People always ask me how to keep their spaces from getting outdated too quickly.  My answer is that incorporating eclectic style in the home will keep … Read MoreHow Eclectic Style In the Home Will Keep It Looking Current

The Best Performance Carpet for Active Families

Performance Carpet While recently attending the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS), I was given an overview of the newest addition to Mohawk’s line of performance carpet: Mohawk Smartstrand Silk Reserve.  As I have reported in previous posts, performance has … Read MoreThe Best Performance Carpet for Active Families

The 2015 Sunset Idea House Remodel Remains True to the Home’s Midcentury Roots

  I’ve been on a little blog hiatus lately, but today I’m back in full force sharing the details of the  2015 Sunset Idea House.  After all, what better way to come back than by bombarding you with some great … Read MoreThe 2015 Sunset Idea House Remodel Remains True to the Home’s Midcentury Roots

Sneak Peak of the 2015 Pasadena Showcase House

Last week I stopped by the 2015 Pasadena Showcase House as the finishing touches were being put in place ahead of next week’s April 19 opening.  While there was still work to be done and some spaces were not picture … Read MoreSneak Peak of the 2015 Pasadena Showcase House

Explore New Surfaces With Wilsonart

WILSONART INTRODUCES QUARTZ AT KBIS Wilsonart is on a roll.  Known as a leader in the laminate market for over 60 years, Wilsonart is now exploring new surfaces while continuing to broaden their offerings in the market for which they … Read MoreExplore New Surfaces With Wilsonart

Ecobungalow LA: A Tragic Christmas Fire Results in an Exercise in Eco-Friendly Living

ECO-FRIENDLY LIVING IN LOS ANGELES- Ecobungalow LA Even though I viewed the Ecobungalow LA house earlier in the year, it is only fitting that I post about it today, as 3 years ago on Christmas Day 2011, the  Ambers family … Read MoreEcobungalow LA: A Tragic Christmas Fire Results in an Exercise in Eco-Friendly Living

Met Lofts Redesigned by Rachel Winokur

     Once again, Rachel Winokur was chosen to work her magic and redesign one of three Met Lofts suites in conjunction with Dwell on Design, the country’s largest show dedicated to modern design and living.   Rachel is known … Read MoreMet Lofts Redesigned by Rachel Winokur

The 2014 Pasadena Showcase House

The 2014 Pasadena Showcase House Last week, I had the opportunity to preview the 2014 Pasadena Showcase House as a member of the media before it opened to the public this past Sunday. This year the Pasadena Showcase House celebrates … Read MoreThe 2014 Pasadena Showcase House

4 Simple Yet Stylish Ways to Style a Gender Neutral Nursery from Young America

When I walked into the Stanley Furniture showroom to check out their new Charleston Regency Collection in High Point, NC last April, the last thing I expected was to be “wowed” by baby nursery decor.  That is exactly what happened … Read More4 Simple Yet Stylish Ways to Style a Gender Neutral Nursery from Young America

Dwell Labs: A Tour of 4 Urban Loft Apartments at 1600 Vine – Right in the Heart of Hollywood

ASID/Dwell Labs – 1600 Vine As mentioned in last week’s post covering Met Lofts, last month Dwell Labs brought together Dwell Media LLC, Klein Financial, and ASID Los Angeles (American Society of Interior Designers) to partner and showcase modern design and … Read MoreDwell Labs: A Tour of 4 Urban Loft Apartments at 1600 Vine – Right in the Heart of Hollywood