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Back in January, I posted "Your Life, Your Colors", about a Glidden Paint quiz to discover your color palette for your own walls. If you haven't taken the quick/fun quiz yet be sure to swing by and check it out...Takes 2 seconds and seems really accurate from all the feedback I got. Anyway, I wanted to talk about the depth of Glidden's My Colortopia website today, not just about the quiz which I already liked, but they have a section on their site called My Image Inspiration. It's a great pla [..] > read more

Change the Face of Your Fireplace, Part 2

Published on 2012-02-03 09:50:01

One of the most popular posts I ever wrote was Change the Face of Your Fireplace. I guess my clients aren't the only ones who don't know what to do with their fireplaces and how to update them. I thought it was time to add a part 2 to the original post with some more fireplace updating ideas. For a cleaner, more contemporary feel you could consider all glass, definitely a fresh look right? This tile is great, it adds really nice texture without seeing any grout joints. On this fireplace, [..] > read more

Baby Got Back Splash

Published on 2012-01-26 09:50:01

I think one of my favorite parts of remodeling a kitchen is adding some WOW to the backsplash...Alot of times I am working on other parts of a clients house and I see a BORING backsplash and I talk them into adding some WOW like these... (Before) (After) (Before) (Hmmm this looks nice...) (I think we have a winner...) (Just installed, bad phone pic though...) (Wish I had a better pic of this backsplash, it's gorgeous in person) The granites remained the same along, with the appliances and cabi [..] > read more

Learning Thermo

Published on 2012-01-19 13:50:19

..As in thermostat... Yawn you say....Well check this out.... This thermostat learns YOU and improves with time. There is no more programming or constantly changing the temperature, The Nest, that is what it is called, will program itself in a week to keep you comfortable and save energy too. See that little leaf in the above pic? Well that appears when you are saving energy....You do know that changing the temperature just one degree can cut your energy use by up to 5% right? Well if you [..] > read more

Your Life, Your Colors

Published on 2012-01-12 09:50:00

It never fails...Every one of my clients has a problem choosing colors for their walls. They know what they like and don't for that matter but the process of looking through a fan deck or looking at all the paint samples in a store overwhelms them...They are afraid of making a mistake and their fear paralyzes them. Glidden Paint has a blog now called.... My Colortopia provides inspiration, tools, and relatable advice from the Colortopia Team to help their readers build confidence throughout [..] > read more

Color Palette, All Aboard

Published on 2012-01-06 09:42:01

I am back and for those of you who were wondering where in the world I was, I was on the Society Islands, in the South Pacific. Anyway, I love it there, and have been 3 times now and it's still not enough...Simply put, it is paradise on earth. From this blog post, here is that same church taken in Ta'haa 4 years later and with different light... Since I have a design blog I better add some design to this post right? Sooo we were on the Paul Gauguin ship..... Rainbow showed up on Christmas d [..] > read more

Where is Marie?

Published on 2011-12-22 10:00:00

I am on vacation for my Christmas celebration....Can you guess where in the world I am? Heaven on earth... I hope you all have a wonderful holiday season. I will be back January 5th, 2012...Oh my gosh 2012 already...Wishing you all a fabulous new year!!!!FEEDBURNER > read more

Ahhh Spa

Published on 2011-12-15 09:51:42

A client I have had for a long time was ready to tackle/update her master suite....We decided on a spa blue color and went from there.... First things first....Here was her bedroom before....That Ralph Lauren pattern was soooo popular for sooo long but it was time for it to go.... My client loves toile, so I was very excited when I found this for her... As you can tell she loved her swags so we kept them just like they were but did them in the spa color. Then we tackled her loveseat that is [..] > read more

Sit(s) & Stay A While

Published on 2011-12-02 03:00:12

Today I am being featured on SITS...For those of you who don't know what the heck I am talking about, well SITS in a nutshell is a group of very supportive women, whom I love. :) If you are new to my site, welcome! My goal is to share, inspire and guide in all things design, one time a week. I am heavy on the pictures and less about being overly wordy, because I am not a writer like most of you out there. I post a lot of my clients' projects. I also post about design products that I come by [..] > read more

Happy Thanksgiving!

Published on 2011-11-24 09:04:44

I am thankful for all of you, have a wonderful Thanksgiving!! We celebrated a day early since my Mom came for a visit. Of course we made a bunch of yummy food and ate too much but had a wonderful time. After spending all day cooking yesterday...I would love to know what some of your signature/special dishes are.FEEDBURNER > read more

Drifting into Driftwood

Published on 2011-11-17 10:10:49

Light woods are back and for lack of a more interesting name I am calling them all "driftwood" though I don't necessarily mean real driftwood....It seems to be the best way to initially describe them to my client, everyone knows what the color of driftwood is right? Have you noticed lately that the trend of dark wood is fading and lighter woods are back? Everywhere I look I am seeing reclaimed woods, natural woods, bleached woods, limed or do I dare say pickled woods and even painted woods. [..] > read more

As Seen On TV

Published on 2011-06-09 09:54:04

That's the name of the new show that's airing on the BRAVO network. "Millions of dollars and out-sized egos are constantly on the line as Bravo gives viewers an unprecedented look into the exclusive and affluent world of high-end interior designers > read more

As Seen On TV

Published on 2011-06-08 14:48:34

Quick Trip Over The Pond

Published on 2011-04-26 10:00:00

I am really excited, I am leaving today for London...No I haven't been invited to THE wedding but I will be there at the same time, which is kind of cool. I am taking a bit of a break from my crazy spring work schedule...I am really looking forwar > read more

Quick Trip Over The Pond

Published on 2011-04-26 10:00:00

Kitchen is Soooo DONE

Published on 2011-04-01 10:00:01

Well it's been awhile since I caught you all up on this client's kitchen....Here was the progression, Kitchen is Almost Done....Then around the holiday season we were in the thick of it, with a Kitchen is Almost Done - UPDATE.....And then yes I went > read more

Kitchen is Soooo DONE

Published on 2011-04-01 10:00:01

Home Made in Middle America

Published on 2011-03-29 10:00:04

I love this furnishings company, AT-95 and their ingenious way to revitalize the rust belt of America, by starting a NEW American Industrial "Furniture" Revolution! Their tables are sooo unique...I love the warmth of the wood with the meta > read more

Home Made in Middle America

Published on 2011-03-29 10:00:04

Spring Break...Part 2

Published on 2011-03-18 10:00:02

Spring Break is almost over for most of you out there...I didn't get one.....But I did get lighter traffic in town and a quietness at work which has been a nice change to catch up, so that is a good thing. Continuing on my quest to share again some > read more

Spring Break...Part 2

Published on 2011-03-18 10:00:02

Spring Break...Take a Breather

Published on 2011-03-15 11:50:33

It seems to be Spring Break for most, so I thought this week would be a good time to catch up on some past posts that have been popular before....Quick, easy reading, nothing too taxing for the spring break mind.... Glass Fetish This name real > read more

Spring Break...Take a Breather

Published on 2011-03-15 11:50:33

All You Need is Kitchen Cabinet Love

Published on 2011-03-11 10:00:03

I have sooo many clients who want to update their kitchens and get really scared when they start pricing cabinets. Can you blame them? That is one of the priciest areas of a kitchen. I can't tell you how many times their cabinets have > read more

All You Need is Kitchen Cabinet Love

Published on 2011-03-11 10:00:03

Bold, Beautiful, Batik in Bali

Published on 2011-03-08 10:00:00

Kathy, an interior designer, and her hubby, Rally, an architect, picked up and moved to Bali from the United States to escape the downturn in the economy, nice escape right? While there, they have discovered their creative outlet, and founded > read more

Bold, Beautiful, Batik in Bali

Published on 2011-03-08 10:00:00

Not Out Of Reach

Published on 2011-03-04 10:00:00

I love these little work tables for a sofa..... My mom wanted one for her new sofa so I had to figure out what they were called and I learned something new...There isn't just one name for them, of course right? On this search I have seen them ca > read more

Not Out Of Reach

Published on 2011-03-04 10:00:00

Fashion Has an Interior Motive

Published on 2011-03-01 10:00:05

Yes your eyes have not deceived you...This is an interior picture of a home on a dress....Here's another one... These fabulous dresses are by the very talented Greek fashion designer, Mary Katrantzou. With this collection she wanted > read more

Fashion Has an Interior Motive

Published on 2011-03-01 10:00:05

Decorating For China

Published on 2011-02-25 10:00:11

I recently got a long distance client, and in long distance I mean Bejing, China of all places. I had only one request from the client actually and that was they wanted a reward/picture wall, which I call a "Hero Wall". I thought the bones of the l > read more

#1 or #2?

Published on 2011-02-22 10:00:14

I love those toilets that now have dual buttons...1 for a pee and 2 for anything else if you get my drift. Whenever we are replacing toilets for clients I always recommend these and 95% of the time after my clients are educated on them, end up owni > read more

Take Cover

Published on 2011-02-18 10:00:07

First a personal note..... If you have posted any comments on my recent postings in the last week or two they never got to me....I had a glitch that has been repaired so they are now in blogger heaven I suppose. If you would like to comment on > read more

Make The Switch

Published on 2011-02-15 10:00:17

Here is something we all have, and other than some slight variation, they all look about the same.....It's the light switch. What England has known about for 20 years thanks to Forbes & Lomax, is now in America....Virtually invisible light swit > read more

Up On The Roof Top

Published on 2011-02-11 10:00:04

A couple of months ago we went to the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina. It truly was an awe inspiring mansion to say the least. Because of my love for architecture, we took the rooftop tour to see up close the details that were p > read more

Film Star

Published on 2011-02-08 10:00:04

Not this kind of film star.... But this kind.... This is the coolest, NEW, innovative window film by 3-Form that I have seen in a while. It's called the Gecko by Creation Baumann. It's actually fabric and available in lots of patterns and colo > read more

This Isn't Your Grandmother's Rocking Chair

Published on 2011-02-04 11:14:38

As you all may know, I am really picky about promoting contests and/or raffles. But I wanted to help out the good people at Contemporary Art Center of Virginia, so I thought I would do a blog posting for them. For all of you savvy design > read more

Mirrors Need Love Too...

Published on 2010-07-06 10:00:01

I recently worked with 2 clients who needed to add some "love" to their bathrooms. Obviously color and accessories are no brainers for quick changes but have you considered what you can do to your mirrors? Here are some "before" the love and "after" > read more

A Finished Look

Published on 2010-06-22 10:37:48

This is a new concept that I think is a perfect fit for an added "wow" to any room. It's called the V-Sconce drapery sconce by Whispar Innovations. It's the only sconce out there where your window treatment may be draped through the top and/o > read more

Buffalo Gals Won't You Come Out Tonight....

Published on 2010-06-09 10:00:03

Do you remember that song? I don't know where I know it from but when I found out about Scenic Mesa which is run by a "buffalo gal" by the name of Julie Littlefield I couldn't get it out of my head. I saw this gorgeous applique-ba > read more

Too Revealing?

Published on 2010-06-03 11:22:48

Can a tub be too revealing? I don't think so....I love the look of these transparent tubs, they are sooo exciting and sexy too! :) If you are lucky enough to have enough room in your bathroom for a stand alone tub you may want to co > read more

Vibrant Outdoor Fabrics

Published on 2010-05-18 11:23:42

I love that almost every fabric manufacturer now has a line of outdoor fabrics. My new fav in Schumacher features California fashion designer, Trina Turk fabrics that have vibrant colors and very yummy patterns....Here are j > read more

Gummi Love

Published on 2010-04-22 08:17:50

Do you like Gummi Bears enough to have a chandelier made out of them? There are only going to be 10 of these made and each will be a little different so all one of a kind on many levels. Each chandelier will have apx. 5,000 ACRYLIC Gummi Bear > read more

Walls of Stone

Published on 2010-04-16 10:44:01

A lot of times people think in terms of changing the feel of their room with wall color...How about changing the texture instead, in a BIG way? (EmberWall: Before and After) This stone veneer takes your "boring" walls to "wow" walls! (ArtWall: Befo > read more

This Stairway IS Heaven

Published on 2010-04-07 18:41:10

I just got my camera fixed and I am in the process of taking some "afters" to share with you, so this is "hot off the presses".....I took these last night, not that I was anxious or anything, ha! This particular client's 1991 home has always had ca > read more

#23!!!

Published on 2010-04-01 17:00:12

Now I think this is something to blog about, a top 100 list for interior design enthusiasts. Notice #23...Not that I am blowing my own horn, but it's sooo cool when you see your blog surrounded by so many other great interior design > read more

Sensomatic

Published on 2010-03-23 14:20:44

Isn't that fun to say? Maybe it's just me.... Can you tell in this picture what's different from other faucets? It's a touchless/hands free faucet, pretty cool huh?! They are headed to the home market for your kitchen and bathrooms. T > read more

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