**NEW** Design Dilemma Features! You’ve got dire design dilemmas, color conundrums, furniture placement problems, functionality frustrations and overall nagging design challenges... and I’ve got answers! I hear you friend, I want to help! Sometimes those small (and not so small) problems can stop you from moving forward and making changes that can literally make a …
Category: Art + Design
2020 Holiday-Winter Decor
The classic black and white color palette is beautifully timeless and if you’re looking for holiday décor that reminds you of winter and all things cozy you’re going to want to add some of these amazing pieces in your home this season! Whether it is Scandinavian, classic, or modern farmhouse I think we can all …
Curated Art Displays
I promised more artwork and this time want to show a beautiful way to display them. While a gallery wall can still be a great way to display art, for some of us it can be overwhelming to undertake. One of my favorite alternatives for displaying art, is layering selected prints on a shelf. …
Mad Love for the Midwest
I am a Midwest girl, through and through. I grew up in Michigan and spent summers enjoying the outdoors camping, hiking, swimming (in our many many lakes!) Winters were not ignored either with snowmobiling and ice skating. Even though I lived several years in the southern states and spent some time overseas, I don’t think …
Frank Lloyd Wright House & Studio
Taking advantage once again of the amazing architectural story surrounding this city of ours, we took a little cruise over to Oak Park to experience some truly iconic architecture. On the way, when explaining who Frank Lloyd Wright is to my 4 year old she immediately referenced our favorite book “Iggy Peck, Architect” by …
Farnsworth House
Wondering what the 14 year wedding anniversary gift is? Did you guess ivory? Traditionally, you’d be correct but if you’re a designer, it’s architecture! At least for this designer it is. I hand drafted the house in college so it was a special treat to finally make the field trip! Farnsworth house was designed by …
Society 6 Curated Picks!
One of my favorite places for affordable and unique art is Society 6. I have a huge love and respect for all you artists out there and can’t wait to promote your beautiful pieces! Afterall, art makes you feel things, whether it’s a photo that reminds you of childhood or an abstract that helps calm …