Last week I had the pleasure of attending a special event at The Design Center of America (DCOTA) in Dania Beach, Florida. It was a magical evening sponsored by furniture designer Janus et Cie to celebrate Clinton Smith, the Editor and Chief of Veranda magazine.   I attended the dinner with my Business Manager, Timm Dolley.   …

Halloween is one of my favorite holidays! I love the idea of donning a costume and embracing a new persona for one night a year.  We host a big party every Halloween, and I love planning it! Costumes are required for all attendees (kid-friendly, of course). Read below for some helpful tips for planning your next…

Now that the kids are officially back in school I’ve started designing a small dressing area for my daughter’s room. It’s been a lot of fun! One of the biggest challenges I encounter when designing children’s spaces is they know what they want and, trust me, my daughter has not been shy with her opinion! The key…

Staying in a hotel always feels like a luxurious treat.  Pampering, plush bedding, room service…and I always get an amazing night’s sleep! One of my favorite hotels is The Surrey in New York City.   Nestled on the upper east side of Manhattan, just a block from Central Park, it has a sleek, yet cozy design.…

Krista’s team recently visited the Kohler factory in Kohler, WI courtesy of Wool Plumbing Supply. What an experience! First things first: Kohler is a diverse company, making products ranging from plumbing hardware to generators to… chocolate! Not kidding. Hold the presses! Kohler makes their own chocolate, and it’s amazing. One of our first stops in Kohler…