diy headboard wall – part 2 by andrea beckman
At last….I’ve finally completed my ‘headboard wall’! If you have not checked out my first post diy upholstered headboard – part 1, I started this project over two months ago and it has been on my ‘to-do’ list for about seven! None the less it’s finally complete and I’m happy to say it turned out […]
june “speakeasy” at cafe pintxos
Here are pics from last month’s event at Cafe Pintxos! We had such a great time and we owe a huge Thank You to the staff at Cafe Pintxos and Hotel Ignacio for making us feel so welcome! If you haven’t been there yet, you definitely need to check it out! Luckily, the hotel was […]
did you bloom with color?
I apologize I am just getting around to posting recaps of some of our amazing events this spring/summer! Here are highlights from our appreciation event for designers this past May… I first have to extend a HUGE thank you to all who participated in our outstanding colorbloom event!!! Our first collaboration with Sherwin Williams was […]
how to prepare for your home design or renovation project by paige gilbertson
Define your environment Spend some quality time assessing how you live in your home, not just the space you are looking to renovate. Good designers weigh how the layout, traffic patterns and needs of your lifestyle balance with the functionality of your home. How does the layout of your space psychologically affect your emotional well-being […]
The Right Stripes by Kimberly Reuther
How do you feel about stripes? I personally think a room isn’t complete without a stripe fabric, rug, etc. Stripes are a fundamental part of design. They can change the look of a piece of furniture or a room by being bold or subtle. Stripes can be edgy, playful, modern or sophisticated depending on the […]
how do designers charge? by paige gilbertson
Designers’ fee schedules work in all sorts of manners and many designers use different pricing schematics based on what type of design work they will be doing on a particular project. Here are the most common ways in which designers bill for their services: Retainer Retainers are usually employed for any type of design project […]
historical interior design by mandi maurer gray
Historical interior design is an interesting facet of the design world. Interior design by nature is using one’s creative skill set and style to produce beautiful interiors. Interiors that are set apart from all others through the work of the interior designers’ interpretation of their clients’ personal style. This all becomes more of a challenge […]
DIY Wedding Story by Andrea Beckman
Whenever I post a blog, I try to do it on something that signifies the notion of “blooming where you’re planted.” Whether it is through design or another form, it’s about finding a way to live beautifully in the situations and places in which we reside. So when my dear friends, Brandi and Ryan asked […]
Working With An Interior Designer by Victoria Dreste
Gone are the days of the interior designer who comes sweeping into your home declaring everything hideous and demanding the removal of everything you own. Today a designer is more likely to meet with you, ask questions about your likes and listen carefully to what you have to say, helping you to discover your personal […]
Where It’s At: FORM 2011
So, if you haven’t already heard of this amazing contemporary design & furniture show, you may be living under a rock… Last year, The Luminary Center for the Arts debuted an event that brought hundreds of underground modernists out for speculation and awe. In a city so unusually traditional, I was amazed to meet a […]
