6 Things to Consider When Designing a His and Hers Master Closet
Designing a his and hers master closet can be a struggle for many couples. Howdo you make one space look both masculine and feminine at the same time? How do you address the different storage needs? When I took on
8 Ways to Make a Modern Bedroom Cozy and Inviting
Previous Next How do you make a modern bedroom cozy when you are given a blank slate? How do you take a modern bedroom from drab to fab when what you want is a bedroom that is warm and inviting?
Breakfast Room Ideas from The 2020 Pasadena Showcase House
Previous Next The Breakfast Room: 2020 Pasadena Showcase House Breakfast room ideas! How do you put together a breakfast room that is both fun, practical AND sustainable? You draw from all the trusted furniture and accessory vendors – the same
2020 Holiday Gift Guide for Her
It’s that time of year, and our 2020 Holiday Gift Guide for Her is here! For those of you who are short of time shopping for that perfect gift or perhaps deserve a gift for themselves, we’ve got you covered.
2020 Pasadena Showcase House Preview
Pasadena Showcase House 2020 This year the 2020 Pasadena Showcase House, is a bit different given the current state of affairs. Going on 56 years, the Pasadena Showcase House is the oldest designer showhouse in the country. This year I
The Designer Showhouse Goes All Virtual with Seasonal Living Magazine
Anyone who knows me knows I love a good showhouse. I also love being at the forefront of trying out new design concepts. Seasonal Living Magazine’s first luxury designer showhouse is an example of the future of the designer showhouse.
A Pasadena Loft Apartment Kitchen Gets a New Look
Pasadena Loft Apartment Kitchen We recently completed this sophisticated black and brass Pasadena kitchen in one of the hippest luxury loft buildings in town. This wasn’t the typical historical Pasadena residence that we are accustomed to designing. I had never
Outdoor Living Spaces: Ideas for Outdoor Rooms
Outdoor Living Spaces The interest in outdoor living spaces is swiftly on the rise. Each year as the weather gets warmer, homeowners gravitate to the outdoors to extend their living space and maximize their square footage. Some opt to create
Indoor/Outdoor Poolside Living – Palm Springs Style
While in Palm Springs for Modernism Week this past February, I took advantage of the many home tours that are offered. I decided to tour the Morse House, known for its fabulous indoor/outdoor poolside entertaining. The Las Palmas area of
2020 Modernism Week in Palm Springs
Palm Springs Modernism Week 2020 What is PS Modernism Week? It is an iconic event celebrating the midcentury modern lifestyle that has taken place annually in mid-February since 2006. Midcentury modern aficianodos descend upon Palm Springs and for 10 days
Estimating Wallpaper Like A Pro -5 Easy Steps
What better time to learn a new skill than when we’re all home, practicing our social distancing? Most designers leave estimating wallpaper quantity to their paper hanger, but it’s not as difficult to do as you might think! With
8 Kitchen and Bath Trends – KBIS 2020
Kitchen and Bath Trends for 2020 What is popular in the kitchen and bath for 2020? I recently returned from my annual trek to KBIS, the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show, where the biggest players in kitchen and bath unveil
Navigating High Point Market Like a Pro
Navigating High Point Market Like a Pro High Point Market Insider’s Tour, Fall 2019 Navigating High Point Market is not as difficult as one may think. Are you attending for the first time, alone or a bit overwhelmed? Fear no
2020 Textile Trends seen at Heimtextil – Part 2
This post is a continuation of yesterday’s post, which highlighted Trend Space at Heimtextil 2020. Yesterday I gave an overview of the overarching theme, “Where I Belong” which encompassed 5 key textile trends for 2020: Heritage Lux Multi-Local Maximum Glam