Green Home for the New Year

Here it is February and my holiday mantle is still up.  I admit I like the green and the color, it makes me smile. It is a nice contrast to the white on white outside with the snow.  But, I promise I will take it down this weekend, for sure. Really... We are, however, in luck because Naturally Jodi is on top of things.  She is set to help us Read More

Artwork

One of my many favorite parts of interior design  is finding new solutions to fulfill the needs of my clients. Providing them with something custom and reflecting their personality. For the bachelor pad, we wanted something big, masculine and urban for above the sofa. So, I pulled out my paint brush and created this 3 part artwork. Below is the process of how… Enjoy!

Coffee Anyone?

The Coffee House Creamery in Ann Arbor opened to fulfill a dream of Natalie and Talus Park. Natalie did a beautiful job re-using, re-thinking about items to decorate the shop on a tight budget; she used house numbers from a clearance sale for a wall clock, Ikea window treatment hardware to hold the menu boards, and even kitchen placements tacked together for a large, sound-absorbing artwork. But even with her Read More

Event Canceled – Principles of Good Design

Hello. I am sorry to say, this event has been canceled. I have not taken the time to design something worth taking your money for. I am sorry for the short notice, but I am thinking of you as my reasons for this decision. Thank you for your interest and enjoy your Saturday. Line - Shape – Space – Texture – Value – Color vs. Repetition – Variety – Rhythm – Read More

Wouldn’t you love to do laundry here?

Have fun with life! Enjoy where you have to be! Make the most of any situation! The chores you have to do every day can be more enjoyable by incorporating things you like in the space. If you like being outside, bring some live plants into the room. If you like to hang out with your girlfriends, hang pictures of them and things you have done together. If you dream about Read More

Where to Paint? Where not to Paint?

You want to add some changes to your space, but you don’t want to paint all the walls. Or maybe you want extra interest. The easiest way to achieve this is with an accent wall. It can be painted, faux finished, or wallpapered. How do you know which wall to select? There isn’t a single rule that works perfectly in all situations, but here are some suggestions. One method for selecting Read More