I was born to be a designer. The only problem is, I didn’t come to that realization until AFTER I entered college as an English Lit Major. As an Lit major, you read: A LOT. Most weeks you read 4-6 books at a time. So, it was always a joy to read short stories. One […]
Decorating for clients with asthma or allergies
As the owner of an interior design firm that is service-driven and not sales-driven, I wanted to provide connection in a more meaningful way. So, earlier this month I created our very own VIP Insiders group. This group is also a way to honor my 2020 word of the year: PRESENCE. The first few questions in […]
How Covid-19 impacts the design industry
What a year this month has been, huh? Are you tired of all the COVID-19 emails? I get it. My inbox is inundated with updates, offers and letters from CEOs. Most are trite but others are actually informative. And this is what brings me to your inbox today: information. Since I act as my clients’ advocate, ally and partner, […]
Five tips to improve sleep
Weekends are great because you get to sleep in, right? What if I told you there are some simple things you can do to improve your sleep on a consistent basis. Power Down I’ll be honest, on more than one occasion I have had to work into the evening and when I do, I find […]
Is Project Management important?
One of the services we offer is Master Plan Design Strategy. This means we design a space and provide all details to the client so they can order, implement, install and manage the project as their time and budget allow. Our Full Service Master Plan and Implementation includes project management, which we call contract administration. Though […]
Why a comprehensive interior design plan saves time and money
Clients often hire my firm AFTER they have completed a renovation. The issue? Decisions were made based on ‘hypothetical’ concepts. In order to illustrate the function of the room, provide human scale and to determine where lighting and electrical should go, builders and architects often create hypothetical furniture plans as part of their blueprints. These […]
Creating a Budget for your Design Project
A few years ago, we worked on a Master Plan Design Strategy for a client. For those of you who do not know what that it is…it’s a paint by numbers design plan for clients to implement as their time and budget allow. This project was very robust and we were hired after my clients […]
The difference between architects, interior designers and builders
“None of us is as smart as all of us.” ~ Ken Blanchard I have had the pleasure of working with preeminent builders and architects and I have great respect and admiration for the work they do. My firm works best with open-minded and collaborative professionals. Last Friday I attended a building team meeting for […]
Word of the year
How did you spend your new year’s eve? We spent a relaxing evening at home. It was bliss. Earlier that day, I worked on refining my ‘word of the year.’ I don’t really make ‘new year resolutions’ but I do set goals, both personal and professional. For the past five years, I have chosen a […]
Organizing your home
Although I don’t have children returning to school, I do have a husband who is headed back next week. I’m proud of the work my husband does as an educator and I enjoy spending time with him during the summer. But when school begins, and he returns to work, I always feel the need to […]