2010-12-13 19:04
I have a non-traditional Christmas tree this year. I mean, I have a REAL tree too of course to fulfill the child in me’s favorite holiday activity of lying by the tree and watching Chr… Read More
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2010-12-08 03:19
I’m feeling very uninspired by design these days. Which is terrible as its Christmas, my absolute FAVORITE time of year and everywhere I look should fuel creativity in me. So I’… Read More
2010-11-08 03:00
I have accidently created greatness. Since it’s FINALLY feeling like fall around here, the crisp, chilly weather has me craving comfort foods. Now a girl’s got to be careful wi… Read More
2010-11-08 02:59
I love daylight savings. With my extra hour this morning I am lounging in bed with a steaming cup of coffee and watching an old episode of Charlie’s Angels. Kelly Garrett just sauntere… Read More
2010-10-10 16:19
One of my favorite parts of Halloween is decorating with pumpkins and gourds. This year, I am using all white pumpkins on my table for a very clean, monochromatic look. We have all seen (and… Read More
2010-10-07 15:53
I’m sure that you’ve seen these all over the design blogs:They are Penguin’s Clothbound Classics series featuring the designs of Coralie Bickford-Smith. Basically they have… Read More
2010-10-01 22:27
There is an episode of Seinfeld in which George Costanza states, “I would drape myself in velvet if it were socially acceptable." Well, if it were socially acceptable (and wouldn&rsquo&hell…Read More
2010-09-27 04:27
Today my family and I had a lovely Minnesota autumn day. We busted out the fall sweaters and made the trek down south to an apple orchard. We enjoyed a hearty country breakfast, sampled all… Read More
2010-09-22 15:53
Long distance relationships?...done it (it’s hard). Long distance phone calls?...yup, we do it every day. Long distance interior design services? …from your computer? Ummm what?… Read More
2010-08-21 03:30
My deepest apologies for the long absence. Between new projects, a new(ish) job and a new home, my summer has been quite busy and has completely gotten away from me. Nevertheless, I am back!… Read More
2010-06-14 18:47
My friend, John, once told me that he thought my blog was “more for girls than guys”. So this post is dedicated to the boys!When I design for men, I go for a look that is more bo… Read More
2010-06-14 17:24
"Once upon a time there were three beautiful girls who went to the police academy, and they were each assigned very hazardous duties. But I took them away from all that and now they work for… Read More
2010-06-08 15:33
Last night, Nat and I opted for a girl’s night featuring a little vino and a lot of Sex and the City 2. While the movie was fairly mediocre, the fashion and new men (HELLLLLO Samantha… Read More
2010-05-28 04:22
I love Lost. I mean, I LOOOOOOOOOOOVE Lost. Some friends and I had a pretty spectacular Hawaiian themed Lost finale viewing party this weekend complete with Dharma beer and Mr. Cluck’s… Read More
2010-05-08 13:36
I am in my twenties. When I think of twenty-something apartments and homes, I certainly don’t think of Louis XVI Chairs. Ornate Louis chairs seem to scream grandmother dining rooms ins… Read More
2010-05-04 02:37
As previously mentioned, I don’t bake. I respect bakers immensely. I am way too impatient for the exact timing and precise measurements that baking entails. I do however LOVE the decor… Read More
2010-04-27 16:25
I was in New England for work last week and couldn’t get over how GORGEOUS the cherry blossom trees were…bright pink bursts of Spring were everywhere. I started thinking about d… Read More
2010-04-22 16:44
Lately I have been loving being a tourist in my own city. Doing all the things I over look for whatever reason, oh I can do it another time, it's not like it's going anywhere. Finding new ne… Read More
2010-04-20 00:25
One day when I was killing time, I wandered over to Esty and typed in “french”. Of course MANY wonderful sellers popped up (they always do…Esty sellers are amazingly creat… Read More
2010-04-14 19:07
…she doesn’t really work at a desk, does she?No matter. I love it. When Khloe Kardashian moved into her new house, she turned to LA interior designer Jeff Andrews (there is some… Read More
2010-04-12 13:12
At the shop, I used to sell Lofco candles which are the most amazing smelling candles. They are a soy based candle that burns for over 100 hours in a hand-blown glass vessel. I always though… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Kristin and I met years ago while working at a design firm in Chicago and became fast friends, bouncing design ideas off of one another and using our lunch breaks for Michigan Ave power shop… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Located in the heart of St Paul, MN on beautiful Grand Ave is one of my favorite Minnesota treasures. Café Latte started out as a little coffee bar that made a name for themselves wit… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Happy 2011 everyone! Ready to blow your New Years resolution to eat healthy already? I mean, it’s been three whole days, right?!?I came across this brownie recipe in a holiday magazine… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Happy holidays, everyone! I hope that you all had a wonderful Christmas with loved ones...and that Santa treated you well!I had such a great response to the Non-traditional Christmas Tree(s)… Read More
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