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…
Come Weeth Me to Ze Kasbah
And what exactly is a Kasbah? We spent a fair amount of time in Morocco trying to wrap our heads around this very question. At first, we understood a Kasbah to be another term for “fortress̶…
Interior Decorating and Design – There’s Never One Right Answer!
In interior decorating and design – if there is a rule – it’s that there is never one right answer!But don’t worry – when it comes to decorating, we are not cast adrift o…
Wallpapers – Style and Sustainability Can Hang Well Together!
For many interiors, wallpapers can add the perfect finishing touch. And lately, more and more of my clients are opting for paper over paint, to make a bolder, signature statement in their homes. On…
Attention All Seniors: Using Color to Create a Healing Environment
As many of you know, this Westchester County interior decorator has a 92 year old dad who lives close by in an Atria Assisted Living Facility. The Facility is just about to paint, and upon visiting m…
The Harmony of Color – Art or Science?
As a Westchester County based interior decorator, I am frequently called for a color consultation. Clients seem to think that picking a color paint is the magic bullet for a design plan. And oh, ho…
Adding A Little Oomph to the Bedroom – Ooh La La!
The bed is the most important feature in any bedroom because, let’s be honest here-that’s where all the action takes place! I like the idea of a customized upholstered headboard as an alt…
Beyond The Bed: The Art of the Quilt
Throughout history, women and men have used the art of quilting for diverse purposes: to keep warm, to decorate their homes, to express political views or to remember a loved one. Made by hand, and o…
TRAVEL INSPIRED DESIGN: Hanging Photos From Around The World
Sometimes I surprise myself and take a really good photo. It’s not that tough to take a great shot when you travel to exotic places – and this Bangkok bloom is a perfect example of that.…
Found Art – The Hunt For The Perfect Find!
Did you know that the term found art, or in French, object trouve, describes art that is created from objects that are not normally considered art, often because they have a common household or indust…