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What To Buy At The Container Store

The Container Store just opened in my town (Palm Beach Gardens, Florida) and I am ecstatic!  I love organizing and they have so many great ideas. Plus, they have this amazing service called “Click and Pickup” where if you see buy something online they will meet your car at the and load it in for…

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How To Style A Bar Cart

Bar carts are the new hot thing. An old fashioned idea redefined. I LOVE them! Of course, I love to celebrate and libate so it goes without saying that a bar cart is right up my alley. It’s important that you not only have essentials on your bar cart like your favorite liquors, but it’s…

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19 Cozy Throws For Fall

What is better than cuddling up for a good Netflix series with a glass of vino and a nice cozy throw blanket? My kids love having a little fluffy blanket on the couch to snuggle with, and so do I! A throw is a way to add a touch of warmth, color or texture to…

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I Heart Agate

Rock star design… literally! Minerals and semi precious stones add a natural element to any space and a touch of elegance. They also bring the outdoors in.  I am loving all things rock because I Heart Agate! All glimmering crystal and agate is super popular. It’s definitely a trend and adding sparkle to any room is…

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12 Beautiful & Affordable Wood-Look Tiles

Many of my clients have been requesting tile flooring that looks like wood and I love it! It’s perfect for Florida…cool on the feet but with the traditional look of a wood floor. Plus, it’s virtually waterproof! With the daily swimming at the beach and in pools, it’s important to have flooring that is durable, easy…

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How To Present A Rock Star Design

People are always asking how I present my designs. It’s a funny but interesting question. I’ve learned a great process that everyone seems to love (including my staff!) But I won’t lie, presentation day is a bit stressful. The main reason? The culmination of weeks – sometimes months – of hard work is finally presented…

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Easy Modern Florals For Your Home

I have written before about adding greenery to a space and how much I love bringing a touch of the outdoors in. I am loving the trend of green being the main color and focus of floral arrangements in home design. Sometimes green is all you need..it’s pure and adds just the right amount of…

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5 Bathrooms, 5 Styles

Bathrooms are fun spaces to design. I encourage people to really make a statement and to make the room functional as well as chic and inviting. There are so many interesting and exotic materials to choose from for the walls, floors and countertops…take a risk! Lighting is also very important and its important to think about…

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Palm Beach’s Historic Worth Avenue

I recently spent a day shopping on Worth Avenue and I was reminded how lucky I am to live in Palm Beach county and how much the area has to offer. The architecture on Worth is amazing and I love all of the fountains, alleyways and nooks. It is so romantic, even to just stroll…

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Beaded Chandeliers That Transform A Room

These beaded light fixtures are so cool, pure jewelry for your home. Many of them are hand-beaded with wooden, glass, resin or shell beads. It is an explosion of popularity! They work in a modern setting, rustic or with classical styling. I love their organic swinging and swooping. It is divine to the eye! Large…

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Home Office Love

In today’s world, so many people work from home. I started out there. I shared a home office with my husband, that was a true testament to our marriage. We both survived! Then we both agreed it was time for this birdy to fly the coop, so I opened my Studio in the Palm Beaches.…

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The Acapulco Chair

The Acapulco Chair has a laid-back sophistication and is super comfortable.  This iconic chair is making a comeback…it first began popular in the 1950’s.  There is an old legend that says it was created by a french traveller who used a woven hammock design to create an open-air chair that would capture the ocean breezes…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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