For the month of April my husband I traveled in our "mobile condo". We visited Colonial Williamsburg, The Mariner's Museum in Newport...

Some clients love bold colors and patterns. In this example, my client wanted to create texture using the floral print on a custom...

Many condos have the kitchen tucked in on an inside wall with no windows; that was the case with this condo. Therefore, for this kitchen...

Here is a video of a project from 2011. Wow, time flies and hair greys. This makeover was one of my favorite projects. I love a challenge...

Custom design starts with an idea and concept. I often convey the idea with a hand-drawn sketch, as shown here. My client wanted a...

A bit of backstory on this one. I was going through my YouTube channel videos and was reminded of this video that I made in 2014. My...

A new year is a time to start new projects. If remodeling is on your list for this year, keep in mind living through a remodeling project...

Adapted by me from a Martha Stewart recipe. I have found it impossible to get these perfectly round so I have embraced the irregular...

A festive and simple cookie that will be enjoyed by everyone. It is fun to make, and young children might enjoy helping. Italian...

This is a very old family recipe passed down through by my Slovak great-grandmother on my mother's side. My family has been making...

A U-shape is an effective and functional kitchen layout, especially when an island can be incorporated; it typically offers more counter...

There are two types of draperies, functional and stationary. Both are decorative elements yet they have differing requirements for...

Fabrics don't have to be neutral. Color can be fun. Bold colors are not for everyone. For those that love color, embrace it for your...

This living space has several layers. Bookcases and items on the shelves create a vertical element, texture, and color. Drapery is a soft...

A sunny window and a soft cushion make for a comfy place to sit, relax, unwind, take in the sunshine, stare at the view, and or to read....

Choosing new furniture requires knowing the size of the space and exploring the options. In this exercise below I use a project for a...

We are almost at the year mark of many people working from home out of necessity. If remote work was not a regular facet of one's...

It is never too early to think about aging in place. A home designed with this in mind is good for any stage of life. The top goal is to...

Details are what make a design interesting. As shown in this empty space, before my clients moved in, the detail has provided a beautiful...

The principles to successfully mixing patterns are color, scale, and shape. Color - there has to be a cohesive color match and...