Most of my clients find themselves drawn to a particular design aesthetic, with fabrics they can’t resist and furniture they covet. I tell all my new clients to send me photos of rooms that inspire t…
STOPPED Midstream: Pandemic Renovation Interrupted!
Who would have thunk it? What was to take about 10 weeks now has no end date in sight? My husband and I gratefully sold our home in December – finally free of repairs, stairs, shoveling and mowi…
Art Underground: Tile and Mosaics of New York City’s Subways
Did you know there are over 400 mosaics installed on subway platforms in the 5 boroughs of New York City? I sure didn’t until I took a subway mosaics tour with mosaic artist Cathleen Newsham and saw…
Paint Finishes: Pairing Matte and Glossy Finishes Add Drama and Texture
Mixing up your paint finishes is a great way to add drama and texture to your room All you need is the confidence to experiment a little by using matte and glossy finishes in unexpected places! I lo…
Bathroom Remodel? Time to Meet A Smart Toilet!
Thinking about renovating your bathroom? An intelligent toilet may be your best investment. Every once in a while, something comes along that makes you wonder how you ever lived without it. And if y…
My New Favorite Paint: The Donald Kaufman Collection
When faced with 150 shades of white at the paint store, finding the perfect one seems impossible. Donald Kaufman, color guru to top designers and architects, has been helping clients navigate this sea…
The 2016 Pritzker Prize Has Been Awarded
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…
