De-clutter vs Edit
August 31, 2010 | Leave a Comment
Wishing you all a happy Bajaro day!
Walking into my office this morning I decided it was time to de-clutter. As the words entered my brain they were immediately rejected. I realized the power of the word “de-clutter” was what was holding me back. I didn’t want to do that. I felt overwhelmed. Another word came [...]
Living in Your Colors
March 15, 2010 | Leave a Comment
Color, color, color! It’s all about color. Color can be the key to how you look and feel. It can be what makes you happy in your surroundings.
Interestingly, it’s not only the colors you are reacting to. There are other design considerations in materials such as fabric patterns, textures, finishes, wood grain and metals which [...]
Meeting Michael Payne at Phoenix Furniture Auction
February 16, 2010 | Leave a Comment
Michael Payne at Phoenix Furniture Auction
It was my pleasure last Friday to meet Michael Payne of HG-TV’s “Designing for the Sexes”. He was the guest celebrity at the grand opening of Phoenix Furniture Auction a new concept in home furnishings today.
Michael talks about when he met Paul Sarver, owner of Phoenix Furniture Auction how hard [...]
Why Interior Design Is Not a Science, But an Art
January 6, 2010 | Leave a Comment
Experimenting Can Overcome Fear of Decisions
Recently, I was reading an article that stated that before we can learn anything we must perceptive it, usually through our senses of hearing or sight. Then we interpret our perception — and we may misinterpret what we have seen or heard, based on our [...]
UNDERSTAND. ACCEPT. ALLOW.
October 17, 2009 | Leave a Comment
Controlling Clutter Will Nip Stress in the Bud
Haven’t most of us dealt with clutter long enough? If your answer is yes—keep reading.
Begin by stopping clutter at the front door or for some of us the back door. The point is not to bring it in the house. And when we do, it’s important that we [...]
White walls are out – color and texture are in
August 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment
Walls – we take them for granted. They protect us, create cozy spaces, and serve as the skin of every room. Yet we often forget how important they are and don’t consider their treatment.
Wall covering has changed. Navajo white is out. Even builders are offering two or three shades of tan as [...]
Just remember: Rooms have no feelings – you do
June 17, 2009 | Leave a Comment
Just remember: Rooms have no feelings – you do
Welcome to my blog – where we will embark on an exciting journey through the world of interior design. I want to tell you a little about myself and my design philosophy.
I’m a graduate of the Fashion Institute of Technology in New [...]
The Secret World of Interior Design
May 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment
Unique Treasures Personalize Home
When was the last time you went shopping for something unique for your home? Looking for just the right piece to go in that special place? Then the dilemma—–what size should it be? What color? What shape? These are the questions that immediately flood the mind. We want it to be [...]
Welcome To The Secret World of Interior Design
April 22, 2009 | Leave a Comment
Are you wondering what the secret of interior design is? It’s something I have learned working with hundreds of clients. When asked the right questions you’ll discover what makes you comfortable living in your space.
The 3 most important steps are:
Step 1- Understanding your own interior.
Step 2 – Accepting yourself as unique.
Step 3 – Allowing, [...]