Are Wash and Dry Rugs and Mats Worth It? Wash and dry rugs and mats are my absolute favorite. I highly recommend them for indoor and outdoor use in your home. My top choice and go-to source is Wash+Dry by Studio 67. They have a wide variety of designs that come in multiple sizes, [...]
As an interior designer, I have always been captivated by the allure of history and the stories that old buildings have to tell. Historic preservation is not just a duty; it is a passionate commitment to honor the past while breathing new life into the spaces that have witnessed generations come and go. In this [...]
Thibaut, one of our favorite sources for wallpaper, fine fabrics, and high end furniture recently collaborated with two California designers giving new life to this colonial Pasadena home. Check out the stunning results and click on the links for tours and more information.
The trends at High Point Market never disappoint. Advances in technology continue to influence design but the core values of color, texture, and overall design remain rooted in form and function. Things to watch this year: Neutrals Blues from pale to deep Caramels Pinks Textures Hand-stamped wallpaper Large scale print Vibrant pops of color [...]
"Mister, I don't know you, but if you're wearin' that brand, you must be a bad man." ~walker I love the show Yellowstone. I’m excited for November 13, 2022, when Season 5 starts. I’m not alone. This year I had the pleasure of designing a Yellowstone themed basement and bar [...]
Cowhide Rug Guide Cowhides are one of the oldest interior design items. They are appreciated for their unique patterns and color. Their angular shapes soften a room. Their low profile, approximately 1/8 - 1/4 of an inch, is less of a trip hazard. They can take heavy traffic. Thinking about buying a cowhide [...]
California Girl I'm a California girl, born and raised there and spent many of my adult years living in different areas before making my way to the east coast. Pasadena was one of those areas. I consider it my 'hometown'. The Pasadena Showcase House tours were a highlight for anyone interested in or [...]
Hope for the Future! After returning from Atlanta AmericasMart there was a lot of hope for the future. Over the top Easter, Halloween and Christmas. People were buying, items were selling out and most vendors said it was the best market they have had in 7-8 years. I heard lots of opinions from showroom [...]
Living in an old house? One with a cast iron tub? Have children? Recently, I acquired an old cast iron tub. I didn’t want it to soak in. I wanted it for an outdoor planter. It was rusty and dirty. As I started researching how to clean it up and preserve it, I found [...]
Style Spotters Pick the Rising Trends The High Point Market Style Spotters are a group of industry experts, chosen by High Point Market, who tour the showcases and report back on the trends. This year, during the Fall 2019 Market, they came back with a wide assortment of new products and trends along [...]
