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Casual Sophistication

Each week we write blogs about what we do as a design firm and general contractor. What one might call casual, others might call sophisticated. We love it all. Mixing oriental accents on a bookshelf and modern fabrics for pillows is easy for us. We use our visual...

First Step for March

March is here and we are fortunate to begin a Spring season with the promise of good weather.   We suggest you get on the list with a contractor to add that screened-in porch or sunroom you have always wanted.  One of my clients has a beautiful sunroom with windows...

Traditional Design is Not Stuck in the Past

As I see more and more vintage antique stores popping up, I understand from going to markets that we were going to start seeing trending traditional again.  When we meet with clients and show them a design of a room and furniture we suggest, they tend to move towards...

Design These Days

I keep saying that anything goes today.  You just have to decide if you want a continuous well planned out schematic or an eclectic look.   You see so much now from internet sales to Etsy to Pinterest.  No wonder you are confused as to what you really like.  I had the...

Comfort & Character

Comfort comes with upholstery pieces well chosen.   It comes with fabric and the cushion style chosen.  Most people want the most durable fabric available and there are a lot of fabrics that are crypton, performance and sunbrella.  What you have to remember is that...