I’ll admit, I have terrible feet. Terrible! I can’t walk barefoot on the floor, but I can walk barefoot on rugs! I nice rug, even better! Now, while Pappelina rugs are functional woven plastic and perfect for a mudroom or kitchen, they are are graphic and fun but… not necessarily easy on the feet. The Juipar… Continue reading Rugs that Complete the Picture
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Introducing “The Vignette Project”
I have been inspired by the many people who come into the Gallery and ask about how to put together spaces. Therefore, we are trying to simplify this “problem” and bring you the complete Vignette. A Vignette is a completed look of flooring, furniture, accessories and art. The collection is intended to take the mystery… Continue reading Introducing “The Vignette Project”
Flooring Essentials
Flooring is one of the most important things to consider in a home. When renovating our home, there were so many decisions to made and money spent that I simply needed to press the pause button. So I had the contractor lay down plywood and I painted it. Floor paint is an amazing product because… Continue reading Flooring Essentials
Be an Educated Consumer, part 2
When your contractor give you a square footage price on your project, what does that mean? Make sure that this is honestly exposed, understood by all parties and discussed in detail. Your contractor cannot read your mind, so don’t make any assumptions! Spell out the level of the following to express the quality of the… Continue reading Be an Educated Consumer, part 2
Be an Educated Consumer, Part 1
If you have done a large building project, do you know what you actually bought? We are very educated consumers, but when it comes to our largest investment, people will often trust the contractor until there is a frustration point.Let’s discuss how to avoid expensive and emotional pitfalls. To start…Hire a contractor on the following… Continue reading Be an Educated Consumer, Part 1
Building a Team for your Home
I appreciate being able to work in a productive relationship with a contractor! Often, I work on projects that are isolated from the contractor and often contractors complain about designers unrealistic designs. Working together means that I can design efficiently and effectively, directly benefiting the client. Through the design phases if the contractor is involved… Continue reading Building a Team for your Home
House Colors
Choosing the right color to paint your house can be almost overwhelming. After all, it’s a big and expensive decision – one that will last a long time. This home is in Grenada and it actually looks quite beautiful in it’s setting. But in many parts of the world, it would be over the top.… Continue reading House Colors
Putting Your Garden To Bed
Well, it’s that time. As sad as it is, we have to accept the winter that is to come. If you put your plants to bed well, they will love you back in the spring. I work exclusively with Hale’s Landscaping so here are a few ideas from Steve & John Hale: -Clean out all… Continue reading Putting Your Garden To Bed
Determining Your Holiday Theme
If you want your holiday home to blend visually, you really do have to choose a theme. How to Determine your Theme: many of us have decorations from years and years past. Then, you go shopping and buy more decorations that don’t match your other decorations. Then, people give you hostess gifts or holiday gifts… Continue reading Determining Your Holiday Theme
Blending the Holidays With Your Decor
Decorating for the holidays can bring confusion and stress. Why? Because it simply doesn’t feel natural. We put trees in our living rooms for heaven sakes! We put red and green accents all over our house that most likely has a completely different color schemes! We put “stuff” all over our house that was not… Continue reading Blending the Holidays With Your Decor