By Lisa September 25th, 2013
I came across a blog today that really captured my attention. (The link is below.) It’s a story of decluttering by giving up what you love most. The goal is of course a simpler, cleaner life. The theory is good; in fact generally speaking I subscribe to it. I’m not a collector so I don’t […]
By Lisa September 15th, 2013
I was at IMS in Minneapolis the other day and a new trend caught my eye. (Well actually I was looking for it.) Brass! It is no longer called brass, probably because homeowners are still taking shiny brass doorknobs out of their homes and no manufacturer wants to cut off a potential sale, but the […]
By Lisa September 10th, 2013
I live in a family of skiers –snow and water both-so when I passed this adorable Adirondack chair in a St. Paul front yard I had to snap a picture. With a little ingenuity, a décor really can tastefully and inexpensively reflect who lives there! Check out other ideas with leftover/outdated ski equipment. And just […]
By Lisa September 2nd, 2013
We all love rooms filled with light. Certainly we also have our days when we crave the coziness of a dark paneled library, a good book and a glass of red wine, but maybe that’s why homes need balance. I was inspired today by a photo in the Minneapolis Star and Tribune of a remodel […]
By Lisa August 26th, 2013
It’s a hot summer day – finally and I’m thinking of porches and lemonade! This got me thinking about the difference between Wicker, Cane and Rattan. I did a little digging and here is what I learned: Wicker: Wicker is the type of weaving we often see on porch furniture, usually woven with cane, […]
By Lisa August 19th, 2013
Using the Color Wheel I had a great color consultation this week with clients that have recently moved into a new home. As the boxes begin to disappear and the existing walls and carpets emerge again, it’s time to make the space their own. Our conversation centered on how the rooms should feel and how […]
By Lisa August 11th, 2013
Design Milk is a blog we follow that focuses on a modern vibe in furnishings, art and architecture. They had a post this week that I just loved. You can check it out at www.design-milk.com/blow-me-by-sebastian-errazuriz/. The quote that caught my attention was said by Sebastian Errazuriz, the artist. He says “We are becoming aesthetically obese.” […]
By Lisa August 5th, 2013
Its summer and besides the season of road construction it is also the season of art fairs. My husband and I spent Saturday strolling around Loring Park and perusing the multitude of amazing pieces. I have a creative job and I love using the right side of my brain but if it weren’t for CAD […]
By Lisa July 29th, 2013
Last week I wrote about the best home environments for sound using style elements to enhance how sound moves in and through a room. This week I’m going to continue the noise theme but this time by exploring how products can make a difference. We all know about acoustic panels; sound experts recommend a 1-inch […]