Atelier Fifteen-O-Five
I'm sure many of you have beautiful, well-built furnishings that were expensive when purchased, but no longer fit in your new home or design scheme (I know I do). My clients are always asking me where...
View ArticleElizabeth Garrett DeWitt--Eclectic Design
 I have been working with Designer Elizabeth Garrett DeWitt for years and am so excited to feature a home we worked together on. Designed by Travis Mattingly of Architectural Solutions, and built by...
View ArticleVilla de Luxe - Designer Showhouse
I was thrilled to be a part of Houston's Villa De Luxe Designer Showhouse benefiting Preservation Houston. Love the Promo piece below that Muffy Buvens who also is my graphic designer created for the...
View ArticleJoyce Horn Antiques - Grand Opening at the New Location!!!
This Tuesday, March 12th, at 10 AM, Joyce Horn Antiques will unveil not only their latest shipment of French antiques, but also their new, 10,000 square foot location for the first time! Join me for a...
View ArticleStairway to Heaven
I have always had a love of staircases. Maybe it’s because they seem to be full of romance or maybe it's because they bring me back to my high school days when the last song at every dance was...
View ArticleAn Elegant Easter
 Easter Greetings! The flowers are blooming and Spring is officially here, which means Easter is just around the corner! Many of you are planning brunches, lunches and dinners to celebrate the holiday...
View ArticleLoving Lucite
HISTORY OF LUCITELucite, making a huge resergence in today's interiors, is associated with decor of the 1960s and 1970s. Developed in the early 1930s, lucite was introduced by DuPont in 1936, the same...
View ArticleSegreto Boutique Spring Trunk Show-Arte Pura and Golden Threads--April 18th!
Join us for a sneak peek of the treasures that will be at the Segreto Spring Trunk Show Thursday April 18th featuring special guests Beadboard Upcountry with Arte Pura linens and Jennifer Welker with...
View ArticleThe Love of the Banquette
 Booth? Table? or Banquette?... From everyday seating in cozy breakfast nooks, to elegant dining rooms and seating areas, banquettes have been popping up on the interior design radar with gorgeous new...
View ArticleA Great Shopping Day in LA
When I was in California visiting my husband’s family, I got the chance to check out two amazing stores – Gianetti Home and Kier Design - with my sister-in-law, Heather! We broke away one day and had...
View ArticleSlip Into Something Stylish
 Slipcover Love From the functional to the purely decorative, slipcovers have a long history in interior design. People have been using them since medieval times as furniture coverings for protection...
View ArticleMother's Day
Happy Mother's Day!! Mom..... I love you for all the times you picked me up when I was down.  For all the times you traded your warm smile for my frown. For all the times you brushed my hair and...
View ArticleA Week with Segreto and Me!!
My weeks are so fun working with clients to make their homes their own - I love finding new ways to bring in the homeowner's personality. I wanted to share a few of these projects with you and give you...
View ArticleArt that Inspires
"Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life." - Pablo Picasso  Cy Twombly Art, an important element that can completely transform the feeling of a space and the people who inhabit it,...
View ArticleDefining Spaces
The latest issue of Antique Shops & Designers-a must read magazine- is out and I thought I would share parts of my article, using projects we have just completed. Thanks to my blog friends for the...
View ArticleWhat does going green (low VOC) mean?
Trying to go green sounds good, but diving into the technical jargon and milling through companies marketing claims can be overwhelming! I am reminded of when the low fat craze began and the constant...
View ArticleSpotlight on Brooke McGuyer Interiors
It is so fun to work with up and coming designers—this project with the talented Brooke McGuyer was no exception!!! Talented as she is beautiful and sweet here Brooke is in her office. Her talent of...
View ArticleShowcase Splendor!!!
I love working on any project with this dynamic trio: The Owen Group, Richard Price Custom Homes and Travis Mattingly of Architectural Solutions, Inc. This 2013 showcase home to benefit the Evelyn’s...
View ArticleFor the Love of Pink!!!!
First recorded in the 17th century to describe the dianthus flower, the color pink has expanded to include countless shades and has become known for its associations with love, romance and beauty....
View ArticleBlessed to Be an American!
America is filled with beautiful lands, wonderful people, diverse cultures, and so many opportunities. I so hope that as Americans we can keep the strength and moral compass that our fore fathers had...
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