
Heimtextil 2022 Preview
This week I am headed to Frankfurt, Germany to cover the international textile trends at Heimtextil 2022. The last time Heimtextil was held was in January 2020, and this time, because it was postponed from this past January, I will

An Eclectic Butler’s Pantry – Oaklawn Manor
An Eclectic Butler’s Pantry for a Traditional English Tudor Home This eclectic butler’s pantry was designed for the 2022 Pasadena Showcase House and incorporated the home’s traditional English Tudor architecture of the home but with a modern edge. It is

DESIGNER DOMICILE :: Luxury Kitchen Showroom • Monogram Appliances Experience Center
We finally did it. With strong will and a lot of determination, Designer Domicile is finally open after more than 3 years of planning. Designer Domicile (at that time, still unnamed) was first conceived in the fall of 2018 as

Modernism Week 2022 Featured Home Tour :: Maison Bleue Moderne
ModernisM week 2022 featured home ::MAISON BLEUE MODERNE Maison Bleue Moderne, a 1958 William Krisel-designed Alexander Company midcentury modern home, was recently reimagined by interior designer Michelle Boudreau. With all the designer appointed details it was one of many homes

8 Kitchen and Bath Trends to Watch in 2022 :: KBIS 2022 Recap
KBIS 2022 RECAP – Kitchen and bath trends I’m back from KBIS (the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show) where I make my yearly trek to check out the latest kitchen and bath trends and newest product introductions and innovations. This

High Point Market -2021 Furniture Trends
HIGH POINT MARKET – SPRING 2021 FURNITURE TRENDS Fresh off of High Point Market this week, I have a lot to report back on the 2021 High Point Market furniture trends. Every 6 months I head to High Point, North

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