By Lisa February 10th, 2019
I look at a lot of chairs. Sometimes I come across so much creativity I just have to pass it on. The chairs pictured here aren’t all comfortable or beautiful, but they are inspiring! Some came off Pinterest, others came from websites, most are chairs I’ve never sat in and some are chairs I would […]
By Lisa January 25th, 2019
A couple of years ago, I tried a floation spa experience. I stepped into a dimly lit, private space which was filled with about a foot of warm water that had been saturated with Epsom salts. It was a small space, long enough for tall people to stretch out and float, and just wide enough […]
By Lisa January 11th, 2019
It’s 14 degrees outside and I’m looking out at a snowy landscape, drinking tea and writing a blog. It seems like the perfect time to delve into hygge and why it has taken the world by storm the last two years. In fact, in 2016 it was the runner up of “word of the year” […]
By Lisa September 27th, 2018
This is a very different type of post but I couldn’t help myself! Alana Jones-Mann is a stylist/designer in Los Angeles that bakes cakes that look just like rugs. They are beautiful and I had to share them. They are a feast for the eyes and taste-buds and somehow they make me want to redo […]
By Lisa September 5th, 2018
I recently had a meeting with a couple, one of whom had defined their style as “Restoration Hardware.” When I asked his partner was her style was, she said she didn’t like the hard lines of RH but couldn’t really describe her style. Another client started by describing her style as “Pottery Barn”. This […]
By Lisa August 13th, 2018
One of our remodeling partners. Apex Construction Management, LLC, interviewed me for their website. Here I am; you can check them out at http://apexdesignbuild.com
By Lisa July 30th, 2018
Nancy and I attended a seminar last week on color trends and what is inspiring them. One of the slides was of the transit hub at the World Trade Center in NYC. It was so stunning that I thought I’d take a look at some others around the world. They make me want to head […]
By Lisa July 16th, 2018
I’m working with one of our contractors on a mid-century modern remodel. Part of the project includes a bathroom with original wood plank ceilings that are a bit low. We are installing a vanity at the now standard 36” height; the original was 32”. There is a tile wainscoting (we are replacing the original but […]
By Lisa July 11th, 2018
Maybe it’s been a while since you’ve shopped for kitchen sinks, or maybe you’re in the middle of redesigning your kitchen and are overwhelmed by all of the choices. We’d like to tell you about a few new and creative updates that we really like! The Kohler Prolific is a deep, single bowl stainless […]