The 2018 Pasadena Showcase House Kitchen

As you may have just read from my previous post, we were tasked with designing and executing the 2018 Pasadena Showcase House kitchen in 7 weeks, with only 4 of the 7 weeks spent on construction. Well, we did it – … Read MoreThe 2018 Pasadena Showcase House Kitchen

The Guest Bedroom for the 2017 Pasadena Showcase House

The Guest Bedroom for the 2017 Pasadena Showcase House Six months in the making and we finally pulled off the Guest Bedroom for the 2017 Pasadena Showcase House of Design. You know that saying “It takes a village”?  Well, the … Read MoreThe Guest Bedroom for the 2017 Pasadena Showcase House

2017 Pasadena Showcase House of Design Preview

The 2017 Pasadena Showcase House of Design opened to the public yesterday and I couldn’t be more thrilled to be participating – this year as a designer!  I’ve done Pasadena Showcase House previews in past years on my blog, but … Read More2017 Pasadena Showcase House of Design Preview

13 Tile Trends to Look for in 2017 – Coverings 2017 Trend Report

13 Tile Trends to Look for in 2017 I recently returned from Orlando FL, where I was invited to attend the VIP Press Tour of Coverings 2017, the most prominent tile and natural stone show in North America.  My purpose … Read More13 Tile Trends to Look for in 2017 – Coverings 2017 Trend Report

Legrand in the 2017 HGTV Smart Home

Legrand Brings Lighting Technology into the 2017 HGTV Smart Home Last week I ventured on a less than 24 hour trip to Scottsdale, Arizona to see how Legrand integrates lighting technology into the 2017 HGTV Smart Home, where they are major sponsors. … Read MoreLegrand in the 2017 HGTV Smart Home

KBIS 2016 Trend Recap | 7 Top Kitchen and Bath Trends

KBIS 2016 Trend Recap | Kitchen and Bath Trends Last week I traveled to Las Vegas with the team from Sharp Communications to attend KBIS (Kitchen and Bath Industry Show) and IBS (International Builders’ Show) to uncover the top kitchen and bath … Read MoreKBIS 2016 Trend Recap | 7 Top Kitchen and Bath Trends

Don’t Think You Can Drink Red Wine On Your White Carpet? Karastan’s SmartStrand Silk Forever Clean Makes You Think Again.

Karastan SmartStrand Silk Forever Clean At last -you can drink red wine on your white carpet without a worry in the world.  A few years ago this was not possible, but the arrival of Karastan’s SmartStrand into the marketplace in … Read MoreDon’t Think You Can Drink Red Wine On Your White Carpet? Karastan’s SmartStrand Silk Forever Clean Makes You Think Again.

My List of Pretty Picks from Dwell on Design

JEANNE’S LIST OF PRETTY PICKS FROM DWELL ON DESIGN As you all know, this past weekend I spent walking the aisles of Dwell on Design, the country’s largest modern design show.  One of the things I love most about trade … Read MoreMy List of Pretty Picks from Dwell on Design