Benjamin Moore has made it’s pick for the 2017 Color of the Year, and this year they went bold. Last year they chose a white , but dark wall colors are definitely trending and I think they went with that trend for 2017. The color is called Shadow. The hue is a rich, deep amethyst. It’s…

It’s true that everyone loves the new trend of mixing found and vintage items with a contemporary vibe. Clean lines mixed with barn doors and warm upholstered deep seating. Modern hardware and large scale rectangular tile with jute rugs and track arm sofas. It’s all fun and fabulous – I love it. It’s definitely something…

What is the real meaning of farm-to-table? Seems self explanatory. Not only has the food inspired a craze, but there is an entire lifestyle behind it and interior design has been hugely influenced with farmhouse design. Here’s the Wikipedia definition: Farm-to-table is a social movement which promotes serving local food at restaurants and school cafeterias,…

Halloween – ah yes – Fall is here! I love this holiday because it is fun and full of creative excitement. Costumes, new recipes, and spooktacular parties. With the popularity of jet and charcoal glassware, and pottery, I decided to throw a very grown up and sophisticated Halloween dinner party. This is for adults only, and…

There are so many ways to find inspiration online nowadays, but sometimes I love a good old-fashioned glossy magazine. There are so many great design magazines and I am honored to have had my work featured in a few of them. I think what’s amazing about House Beautiful is that it’s been an industry standard…