A commitment to social housing set a Chilean architect apart from others in his field to become the recipient of the 2016 Pritzker Architecture Prize, the industry’s highest honor. “Human life is so m…
The Punch List Makes Me Want to Scream!
Anyone who has ever worked on a construction or remodeling project knows that the items on the punch list always take up the most time. And boy, can this be frustrating! I don’t know what happen…
Timeless Taste: Is There A Place for Everyone’s?
What is timeless taste? And for that matter what exactly is taste? For those of us who design things, this is not a theoretical question. If there is such a thing as taste, we do need to recognize it …
Interior Design – A Game of Chess
Chess is an ancient game of strategy and power. Based on geometrical and mathematical purities, it is one of the most elegant games ever conceived. And yet, it is a battle, and as with any conflict, t…
Fresh Eyes For Your Home Earns “Best of Houzz” for 2015!
Headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Houzz is the leading interactive platform for home remodeling and design. Houzz provides its users with everything that they need to improve their homes from st…
If You’re Not Gonna Wear It, Why Not Frame It?
Ok, so despite the warm temperatures up here in the northern tundra, it definitely isn’t spring yet. But, it is the beginning of what is going to be a wonderful new year. And my new year’s…
I Already Have An Architect – Do I Need An Interior Designer?
As a Westchester County interior decorator and designer, I sometimes meet with new clients looking to remodel either parts of or an entire home. They often tell me that they already have an architect…
And It’s Here! Pantone Picks “Marsala” as the 2015 Color of the Year
Let’s hear it for Marsala, (PANTONE 18-1438), the wine-influenced, red-kissed color of 2015! Pantone’s yearly picks herald a marked presence of a color in fashion, beauty, housewares, hom…
Hanging a Crystal Chandelier May Require a Map!
Hanging a crystal chandelier is no easy task and as a Westchester County interior decorator and designer, I often see the light need for lighting in my travels. Proper lighting in homes is one of the…
Buying a Dining Room Rug – Some Do’s and Don’ts
This one is always a biggie. Chairs on the rug or off the rug and in fact, do we even need a rug? Some do’s and don’ts for purchasing a rug because buying for the dining room is no easy f…