Home and Garden Design Inspiration
I could move right into this Wilmette, Illinois home! Featured in Luxe magazine, it’s the impeccable work of architect Paul Konstant, general contractor Scott Lyon, and interior designer Andrea Goldman. The homeowners wanted a forever home for their family of six, and their team delivered a beautiful home that evokes the feeling of being on […] Read more…
I can’t believe Thanksgiving is just around the corner! Even though many of us will celebrate a little differently this year, it’s still fun to set a beautiful table. I love tablescape scheming because It’s a great creative outlet that doesn’t have to cost a lot of money, and the result isn’t a long-term commitment. […] Read more…
This stunning kitchen designed by Edward Deegan Architects and Interiors is the perfect example of beauty meeting form and function. I love how it has a timeless quality but still feels current and stylish. The classic design incorporates two different cabinetry colors (my favorite combo blue and white) and mixes polished nickel and unlacquered brass […] Read more…
Happy Monday! I’m excited to start the week by sharing the work of North Shore Chicago designer Ashley Colombo of Ashley Colombo Interiors. The daughter of an interior decorator, Ashley always had a strong passion for design and was frequently asked by friends and family to assist with their design projects. After 17 years of […] Read more…
This beautiful Winnetka home built in 2018 is the exceptional work of dream team Northworks Architects, Page Louisell Design, and general contractor Altounian Construction. Austin Depree, Rachel Thompson, and Keith Labutta of Northworks Architects designed the home’s classic exterior with white clapboard siding, Vermont slate roof tiles, and operable window shutters. A custom kitchen, coffered […] Read more…
Last weekend I was thrilled to attend the inaugural Kips Bay Decorator Show House in Dallas. The 12,000 square foot French provincial home is located in Old Preston Hollow in Woodland Estates. For those unfamiliar with how Show Houses work, I will give you a little background: This particular home was donated for use by […] Read more…
Our first Designer Spotlight features the lovely work of Chicago area designer Lj Savarie. After years on the publishing side of the business at Traditional Home and Southern Living Magazines, Lj realized her true passion for interior design. What began as helping friends and family with their design projects quickly grew into a successful business, […] Read more…
House plants provide warmth and a natural element to any design scheme. The “it” plant for the last several years has been the Fiddle Leaf Fig. Their large size makes them a great option to fill an empty corner or provide balance opposite a tall piece of furniture. I had wanted one for a long time […] Read more…
When I first saw Actress Brooke Shields’s New York City townhouse on the pages of Architectural Digest back in 2012, I instantly fell in love. Now as I revisit it in 2020, the classic design still looks timeless, interesting, and chic. Brooke shares the 4 -story Greenwich Village townhouse with her husband, writer and producer […] Read more…
I love wicker, woven, and rattan accessories. They are a great way to add some warmth to a white kitchen and a unique texture and natural tone to any design scheme. Here are a few of my current favorites. Click on the links to shop. 1. The scalloped detail on these frames is darling 2. […] Read more…