25 Years: A Look Back

25 Years: A Look Back

March was the silver anniversary of starting my interior design business.  The circumstances of 2020 made it impossible to have a public celebration and invite all the people that made my long design career possible. Facebook just showed me a memory of my 20th...
2020 Kips Bay Decorator Show House Dallas

2020 Kips Bay Decorator Show House Dallas

Eight miles north of downtown, this story and a half estate with over 11,000 square feet was chosen for the inaugural Dallas show house location.  Reminiscent of a villa in Provence, the exterior features ivy-covered natural stone, limestone accents, a steeply pitched...
Countertop Conundrum

Countertop Conundrum

Some clients have a difficult time choosing the kind of countertops they want when building or remodeling their kitchens and baths. Consider personal preference on look, cost, heat and stain resistance, maintenance, ease of cleaning and, perhaps, resale value.  (In...
Treat your Windows Part 2

Treat your Windows Part 2

When I started in business 25 years ago, it was during a window treatment heyday.  Oh, baby!  Multi-layers with swags, cascades, sheers and panels ruled the day.  For me it was a baptism of fire to get up to speed on how to design, select fabric, price and order soft...
Treat your Windows Part 1

Treat your Windows Part 1

Window treatments fall into two categories. Part 1 will cover hard products which include shutters, blinds and shades.  All are primarily used for privacy and/or sun control and my descriptions are about custom-made only because ready-made never really fits...