Octopus, conch and coral – oh my! Often when I’m speaking in my home state of Florida, inevitably the topic of coastal design comes up. How can we do a specific theme without getting too kitschy? Avery wanted a coastal home. Her husband and growing family built a gorgeous new house on the intracoastal waterway. The…

The color most people are afraid of? Pink! What does it mean to most? Girls. Barbies. Princesses. But it is a sophisticated color if done right. It will elevate any home with a rich and gorgeous texture if used properly. Keep it high powered, easy on the eyes, and light to the touch – then…

It’s hard to imagine life before “tiny living” exploded as a trend. I understand tiny living because I was a Manhattanite for over 10 years. What does that mean? Don’t own stuff, don’t store stuff, and don’t collect stuff. The more rudimentary your belongings the better. But my client, a Manhattanite, was building a quiet…

Meaningful events in Florida- or any warm climate – almost always happen outside. And even for my Northeasterners, summer is really when the fun goes down. Here’s a patio update that will leave you swooning for an outdoor party. Take heed: you must spend money to get the ideal backyard oasis! Blah! It’s a boring…

Where were we before the kitchen island existed? It’s almost like life before the iPhone. The breakfast island is the new eat-in kitchen. New big counter spaces with tons of seating is where it’s at. So how do we do it right? Follow these tips: 1 – Use seating that’s streamlined yet still comfortable ie.…