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10 Ways To Keep Your Home Organized

So, we are in the final stretch of summer (sigh) and this is the time of year that I start thinking about how I can stay organized for the school year. Juggling the things that kids need for school, sports and activities can be a challenge. Here are some of my best tips and strategies to…

Building A Brand

As the owner of an interior design firm, one of my biggest goals has always been creating a strong brand. The brand of a company is it’s true personality. To define the brand there are many questions that need to be answered. Who is the audience that you are trying to reach? What is the…

Create An Upscale Hotel Living Room in Your Home

Recently my family took a somewhat relaxing (two youngsters in tow) staycation to one of our favorite local hotels, The Breakers on Palm Beach. It occurred to me while we were there that if I wanted to create the vibe of one of the most lavishly decorated hotels in the area, I could do that…

Place Settings You Will Love

So we’ve done a little traveling this summer, as a family. It’s a dizzying whirlwind of water slides, animated movies, meeting princesses, Jedi academy, chicken nuggets and french fries. My husband and I love our babies, and kid oriented vacations are essential. But finding balance (and vodka) are key to our survival. Wherever we go, I am…

Light Fixtures That Can Transform A Room

The right light fixture is so crucial to the decor in a room. I think of light fixtures as works of art. When choosing fixtures for my designs, I think about balance in the room, as well as what type of lighting the space requires. Will the fixture be providing accent lighting, ambiance lighting, or will it…

5 Dining Rooms, 5 Styles

Some people say the kitchen is the heart of the home, but the dining room should get some love, too. We use ours for family dinners, dinner parties and even casual gatherings with friends and extended family. I have so many great memories of people I love gathered around our dining room table. It used…