I'm often asked about trends in home furnishings. It's great to know what's coming so you keep your home looking current, but for the big investment pieces l...

Often you hear designers asked where they get their inspiration for the creative designs they develop. Personally, the very first place I go is to my clients...

While walking at the Chicago Botanic Garden I took a few pictures, not even paying attention to the dramatic shadows that the trees had created. After review...

We Midwesterners really know how to enjoy our summers outdoors. We love to make the most of every warm beautiful day that we can. And as the day turns into n...

I hear it all the time. "There are so few furniture stores around and so many of them have the same styles of tables. I can't find anything I really love." S...

A final post of pictures from Gold Rush Days in Minnesota. Here are a few more ideas on how to incorporate found items into your home decorating. So this is ...

Continuing on from my previous posts on decorating with found items, here are some more pictures and ideas from the Gold Rush Days show in M

Here are some more ways to use interesting pieces that you might find at a flea market or vintage sale. These pieces were spotted at Gold Rush Days in Roches...

There is no better way to add personality to an interior than to add flea market finds. These pieces, usually vintage, give a home unique character and say s...

This vintage outdoor chair was in good shape and had a fun design, but it didn't work as a vanity chair in the Hollywood Glam bedroom we were working on. Wit...

Savannah, Georgia and Charleston, South Carolina have so much to offer. Not only are they historical cities with interesting stories and foodie paradises, b...

You can't always tell when a designer has played a role in creating a beautiful home, but you do know a beautiful home when you see one. A good designer know...

This is a great transformation because it looks like it should have always been this way. The only real change to this kitchen was the removal of the 4" gran...

I had the opportunity to attend the premier office furnishings trade show, NeoCon, last week. Although my business is focused on residential design, it's alw...

These blooming flowers and trees reminded me that even though it's still cold here in the Chicago area it is Spring, and Summer will be here soon. These pho...

Some believe that the Farnsworth House in Plano, Illinois is an iconic masterpiece of the International Style of architecture, and I would definitely agree. ...

Even on a cold, rainy spring day, inside the restaurant at the new RH in Chicago it feels like you're outside in sunny warmth. I had a tasty brunch under th...

With a few design tricks you can utilize unused space, helping you to gain valuable square footage within your existing home. You can learn a lot from the t...

Just a few of the many rooms and furnishings that captivated me during my visit to Palm Springs during Modernism Week. The design is very different than wha...