The details matter. I love to find the “everyday” home fixture that either is sleeker than the norm or is useful in an unusual way. Ok, I love to challenge the status quo…I admit it....
Stacy Snowden is one of our fine designers at In Detail. I am a bit biased admittedly, but she has a wonderful sense of style and can stretch a dollar further than anyone around! Her...
WELL, been awhile since posting and I really miss the interaction! But life is hectic! And good! ( this translates into busy as hell and barely time to eat, sleep or do laundry…but hey good...
Apologies for being out of the blogosphere for a few weeks. Lots going on and not the least of which is the baby girl flying from the nest. Some sleepless nights and worried days but...
This is another article I wrote for PNJ Home and Garden Weekly. Reprinted for those who might have missed it! Let me know your thoughts or if you agree or disagree! Comments always welcome! Planning...
Here is another repost of a good article. Working on some fun posts for when spring break is over! Some good ideas to stretch the budget. The key is the creativity you bring to the...
Simple answer: Absolutely! But, does that mean always an involved, intricate design? No, it does not. In fact, in every project, the backsplash has to be evaluated..to see which direction the overall design might dictate....
Pratt Institute of Design students were given the challenge of designing something worthwhile for one dollar. Some amazing results. Check out link at Fast Company’s site Design for a Dollar slide show. Some of these...
I recently read an article in New York Magazine about a designer/painter, Richard Lee who echos my sentiments on displaying artwork. (yes, I know this is off the beaten path of kitchens and baths but what...
I am working with a client on a custom glass backsplash wall. Not tile, but glass panels. We looked and looked for a company that did textured, tempered, colored glass and all along the brochure...
Today is my birthday! Anyone who knows me will tell you I am a nut about my birthday. It generally starts at the beginning of the month and if you are lucky it ends sometime...
While searching for just the right shelving idea for one of my clients, I happened across several websites devoted to shelves of all sorts…I will share with you a few particularly interesting ones. This seemingly...
Ogettii mesa sconce..this one is a winner! Click on the image to go to a lighting guide blog that is really good My Fave kitchen at Kitchen and Bath show in Chicago! What a great...