It’s the day after Thanksgiving and I’m already looking forward to watching my favorite Christmas movies! Not only do I love the nostalgia, Christmas songs (in some cases) and crazy family interactions, I love the sets of these movies. Below is a countdown of my all-time favorite Christmas movies and the beautiful sets that make them so memorable. Read More
High stress levels, brought on by our busy personal and professional lives, can contribute to a multitude of negative health effects like fatigue, poor immune system, muscle pain, headaches, and more. Having an area in your home to retreat to and alleviate these symptoms will leave you feeling prepared to tackle the day. Read More
As an interior designer in Lake Tahoe, I work with a lot of clients who own vacation rental properties. This includes everyone who caters to weekend AirbnBb”ers,” week-long VRBO”ers” and summer-long renters. Designing vacation rental spaces, in whatever form they may take, is a bit different than designing spaces for full-time residents. Read More
Interior design isn’t just about creating a home that looks new and current. It can also be about preserving the past and respecting the character of an older home. If you’re lucky enough to have a house with some time-earned character or an apartment with a certain quirky charm, consider these tips for addressing the issues that need a touch-up while bringing out the best of your home’s past, present and future. Read More
Repeat after me: I am the master of my remodel. Perhaps you should say it again, because sadly, it’s not always so. Remodels sometimes have a tendency to develop their own inertia, as decisions lead to new dilemmas, unintended consequences and surprising outcomes. In some cases, these flights of fancy are perfectly acceptable, provided the design and completed execution truly align with the vision and budget. Read More
White sheets and bedding might seem basic and boring, but that’s just not the case. White linens are an easy design essential that should be part of every dream bedroom decor scheme; here are 11 reasons why. Read More
There’s so much to love about the summer: greenery, fragrant blooms, long and light evenings and, hopefully, glorious sunshine. When summer arrives, many of us embrace warmer weather — no sooner does the sun come out than the flip-flops are on. And just as we make season-appropriate sartorial adjustments, our interiors can also benefit this summer from small updates that are conducive to warmer nights and brighter mornings. Read More
Skullbliss.com: Skull Bliss is a company that creates 100% handcrafted animal skulls (cow, ram, buffalo & horse) with stunning designs. The company is made up of a large team of extremely talented indigenous artists from Bali combined with a Western Management. The local artisans have spent a decade learning the skills to produce extraordinary pieces that will last forever. The art of carving or sculpting bone has always been an authentic Balinese tradition. Read More
Photo by Doug Simon ARCHITECTURE A just-right front door or interior door is a finishing touch that can really make a home sing. Doors are very much moving from a utilitarian item with relatively few options — raised-panel, four-panel, natural wood or paint, hardware — into a design feature that can add architectural detail, color and texture to interior spaces. Read on for style ideas and design considerations for your next door. Read More
What do you do with that small spare room, the one that’s not quite big enough to be a full-size bedroom? Often this room is used as a child’s room or a home office (often with an awkward furniture arrangement). Sometimes it becomes a dumping ground for extra stuff. Here is some advise on getting the most from these tricky spaces. Read More
