Category: Perspective

  • Mexican Street Corn

    Mexican Street Corn

    Today’s post doesn’t have anything to with interior design. I’m just feeling obsessed with sweet corn and wanted to see if anyone else was too. We picked up some corn at the farmers market on Sunday and I found myself longing for a set of corn on the cob butter dishes just like the ones…

  • Decoding Similar Design Motifs: Eclectic vs. Transitional

    Decoding Similar Design Motifs: Eclectic vs. Transitional

    One of my very first clients took me down the rabbit hole of eclectic design style. Like Alice, she was always off on an adventure, and had spent her life collecting everything from political mementos, childrens trophies, weekends in Benton Harbor, travels across the country, and she saved it all! It was recovered, repurposed, reworked…

  • How To Buy Furniture For Small Outdoor Spaces

    How To Buy Furniture For Small Outdoor Spaces

    Decorating a city balcony or deck can be a daunting exercise when it comes to outdoor decor ideas. Don’t stress! Grab a measuring tape, pencil, and pad of paper and do a little planning before heading out to the stores. Also, be sure to employ a couple of my favorite design tricks. Layer the ambient lighting…

  • How To Pick The Right Light Fixture For Your Home

    How To Pick The Right Light Fixture For Your Home

    Interior Designer, Jill Cordner has joined one of my favorite blogs, Dot & Bo as one of their Style Mavens. She has a very informative post and several tips on how to select the perfect light fixture for space and make sure you have stylish, well lit room. One of the most important features of Shop Dot & Bo to…

  • Drapes and Curtains – Not Just For Windows!

    Drapes and Curtains – Not Just For Windows!

    When designing the overall look of a space, many individuals overlook window treatments. Some of you might have not changed your current drapes or curtains in years, not contemplating about the way they can shape your living space in addition to being functional. While there are many styles to choose from they all serve a…

  • The Importance of Materials, Scale, Color, and Texture

    The Importance of Materials, Scale, Color, and Texture

    It’s inevitable that I get asked, before I get hired, “What’s your style?” and the answer is always, “Whatever your style is. I’m going to bring out the best of your style in your home.” The next comment is usually, “I hope I’m not going to be your worst client because I don’t know what…

  • Open Up: Creating Spacious Rooms From Small Spaces

    Open Up: Creating Spacious Rooms From Small Spaces

    Just finished up a client meeting about taking out a wall in his Chicago Bungalow that will allow for a more spacious entry way and resolve the issue of an awkward layout created by a previous owner’s remodel. Also on the wish list is additional closet space and a more functional living room area. Over the…

  • 5 Great Tips to Style a Bookshelf

    5 Great Tips to Style a Bookshelf

    While bookcases are great for displaying books, your cluttered shelf of paperbacks might be bringing down your home’s vibe. Give your book-space a makeover with these easy tips to create a bookshelf display even your high-school librarian would be envious of. Bookshelves are pieces created with the sole purpose of holding onto your beloved collection of…

  • MAKE IT DIY: Plant Pots

    MAKE IT DIY: Plant Pots

    We’re staying indoors more than usual due to the cold weather temps and we’re feeling crafty! Take a look at these super fun and easy DIY projects that will take a chill off the afternoon and brighten your mood and room. Plug in the hot glue gun and bust out the paintbrushes – let’s get to…

  • Setting Up A Holiday Shindig Bar Cart

    Nothing says festive like a well-stocked bar cart. A beautifully stocked bar can be the center of conversation and activity, as well as a place to gather and greet your guests. From tiny trays of crystal glasses and champagne to multiple levels of bottles and beers, there’s a bar cart built for every need and…