The Top Drawer

I'm not sure what most people think interior designers do in our projects on a daily basis, but I do know how we're represented in the media, and specifically HGTV. Interior Designers are shown choosing colors and fabrics, visiting furniture showrooms, and presenting a finished full home renovation with furnishings and decor design to clients in a matter of a few days…

Are you avoiding a home renovation because you have a house full of kids and pets?…

When we visit the trade showroom, I explain the difference in the mass production of retail showrooms, and the individualization we bring as designers from custom options.

What's your favorite type of hotel while traveling? Is it a large and luxurious resort with a grand entrance? Or is it a boutique hotel with local flair?

How exciting to be starting an entire home decorating project! You've finally moved into your new space, or newly renovated space and are ready to create the comfort your surroundings call for. It's easy to get overwhelmed with all that there is to offer...online, in local showrooms, what you see that inspires you on Pinterest.

Did you know color and pattern in your space impact you psychologically by affecting your mood and emotions? If you’ve ever stepped into a space, and can't quite put your finger on why it's uncomfortable, you've probably experienced this intuitively.

I have a few pro tips I keep in mind in color psychology when selecting colors for your home and surroundings.

Starting off with a plan for your home design that will offer you the best in your lifestyle wishes will give you the confidence to make those tough, and often costly, decisions. In our Interior Design Consultation, we give you the guidance in setting realistic investment costs. We take the guesswork off your plate completely!

As always, it's such a pleasure getting to know you and creating your beautiful new home. Embarking on a new interior design project at any time will involve lots of moving parts that we take care of for you.

I appreciate holiday decor, most meant to set a mood. Whether colorful and whimsical, or subtle and sultry...it's meant to create an excitement for the season. But, there are times you need the mood to match the environment. Ever walk into a jewelry store and the tree decor is, well, kinda cheap looking and juvenile? Or attend a formal event where the holiday decor doesn't match the formal surroundings. Setting the mood of elegance and sophistication is not a difficult task, I'm here to show you how.

So you’ve been fantasizing of a spa retreat in your own home. You might be tempted to think, “It’s just a little bathroom, it will be fun, easy, and shouldn’t take very long.”

How do you prioritize design when updating, remodeling or building your home? We all want a never ending supply of cash-flow, but reality is even our wealthiest clients want to make the smart decisions that add value, as well as aesthetics to their homes.

We all love the thought of American-made, but have you taken the time to really get to know about who those companies are, and how supporting Made in the USA manufacturing impacts our economical future? Over this past year, I have made it a point to support these manufacturers through my Interior Design firm as much as possible.

When my clients set out to purchase a second home for their family they had already fallen in love with Arizona, and specifically the Paradise Valley area. Paradise Valley is a community best known for its luxurious residential and resort properties, high-end restaurants and shopping, and its affluent but down-to-earth community. It is perfect for this family's lifestyle. They have two school-aged kids and the cutest pup.