Things lately in the economy look pretty tough but is there a resurgence on the horizon? I was elated to see the latest interior design market trends. These are positive results.Rarely do I report on technical, market trend stuff but when the housing market affects a lot of our businesses, I pay attention.The ASID, Association of Interior Designers' latest Continue Reading
Real Housewives, Real Style
I'm sucked into the Real Housewives TV series on Bravo, especially the New York series and I'm certain several of you are as well. I just can't help myself. Even though this season just ended I felt the need to comment on Jill Zarin's Upper East Side apartment. I would write about the currently airing The Real Housewives of New Jersey and their style but that's an Continue Reading
Fun With Color
If you like to have fun with color and don't take life too seriously I've got a great color palette for you: Orange, pink and turquoise.They're "feel good" colors and will perk you up the minute you step foot in a room with this clever combination.Perhaps start off subtle then go bold. Here are a few images to inspire having fun with Continue Reading
On A Roll Debunking Wallpaper Myths
In the effort of debunking wallpaper myths, I'm going to share a great resource with you...On A Roll...which is an e-newsletter from the Wallcoverings Association. It has a wealth of information, lots of illustrations and not too long! Here are some pearls from the latest issue.The Central Ohio Home and Garden Show Spring 2010 publication featured wallcoverings Continue Reading
Designing with Drysdale
We have been remiss in not posting our designing with Drysdale project with Mary Douglas Drysdale before now. She's one of the most talented interior designers and we were very fortunate to have an opportunity to work with her this past October.We posted the initial mention of the project but now we can post the final outcome, and how fitting since Mary was just Continue Reading







