Your space, your style.

YOUR personal sense of style – without the expense

Have you ever heard the old adage, “the more things change – the more they stay the same”? Well, I would say that sometimes, the more things change – the more things change. That has certainly been true when it comes to the field of interior design. I can hardly recognize the design industry from […]

Downsizing Your Home: What Would You Keep?

One of my friends was is in the process of retiring and downsizing, and as she prepared for her move, I listened to her daily struggle of purging and packing – what to take and what can go? Which got me to thinking, “If I were moving at this point in my life, what would […]

Fashion Meets Design Series #3: Bold Stripes

Stripes are always fun – whether bold colors or neutrals, they add a great pop of pattern and texture to a space. Sources (clockwise from right): Kate Spade Candy Shop Stripe Shower Curtain / Haute House Chevron Stripe Chair/ Rosenthal Thomas Sunny Days Stripe Dinnerware / Urban Outfitters Ikat Stripe Pillow / ZGallerie Levels Artwork […]

Fashion meets Design series #2: Luxe Leather

This week’s Spring 2013 Fashion-Meets-Design-Trend is Luxe Leather!  We love the look of leather, it can be so diverse.  From Old World, to Traditional, to ultra Modern – it will definitely fit most any decor.   Source (clockwise from right): Leather Area Rug / Restoration Hardware Leather Candle / Leather Pillow / Pottery Barn Leather […]

Have a passion for fashion? Why not add some hot Spring trends into your home decor?

I was searching out some new Spring trends to amp up my wardrobe, and found this great article from Glamour – and was amazed at how easily these great styles can translate into great decorating ideas!  Stay tuned for the next few weeks as I showcase some of my faves.   1.  Black & White […]

Showroom designer vs. Interior Designer

We recently had a client that called us after having a not-so-great experience with a kitchen showroom in-house designer.  The designer had actually just been let go from the company (mid-project!), and left the clients in a major bind.  In reality, it turned out to be a good thing, as they found many mistakes that […]

Could this nursery be any more adorable?

We recently got some after photos from a client of their (almost) completely nursery.  We created a SPACESplan for them so they would have a plan they could implement on their own time & as their budget allowed. They have a love of everything Mid-Century Modern, so we of course had to showcase that in […]

Bring the sexy back…in your bedroom

Everyone thinks of candles as a way to rev up the romance factor in the bedroom. However,  if candles alone don’t light your fire,  try some of these Tricks of the Trade: Clear out the clutter (and that includes the kiddo’s toys!) It’s amazing how much clutter can affect your mood, even if you don’t […]