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SPRING CLEANING: DON’T FORGET YOUR GARAGE!

If you remember the January and February blog posts—focused on organization and decluttering—you won’t be surprised to see the theme of letting go the old to bring in new goodness continue this month as we move outside the home and into the garage.

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WANT A MORE SOOTHING, LESS STRESSFUL HOME? DECLUTTER!

The beginning of a year is a great time to reflect on the past, learn what can be improved and implement positive changes. While we’re in the second month of 2024, that means the year is still young. One change you may want to consider—especially if you crave more soothing, less stressful spaces—is to declutter.

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UPDATE YOUR LAUNDRY ROOM FOR A CLEAN START TO THE NEW YEAR

When you think about making design updates to your home, your laundry room may not be top of mind—but perhaps it should be. We remodeled the laundry room in our San Diego home, starting with replacing our side-by-side washer/dryer with full-size stackables. We also added a decorative chandelier, a fabric Roman shade, and a custom patterned vent screen, and installed a clothes rod over the sink to hang-dry delicate items.

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NEW YEAR, NEW LOOK: 2024 LOOK TRENDS

With 2024 just around the corner, predictions abound regarding many trends for the new year—and home design is no exception. One of the most well-respected online communities for interior design recently announced its predictions for the home design trends it believes will be popular next year, focusing on a combination of existing and new styles.

Read More

TRENDS THAT ARE MORE THAN TRENDY

Built into the definition of trendy—“fashionable and up to date”—seems to be the idea that trends are fleeting. While that may be true in fashion, I think it’s less so in design, where memorable trends can have quite a shelf life. This year’s design trends focus on being inspired by travel and nature as well as uniqueness. While I’m looking forward to seeing what 2024 brings, I love these 2023...

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GAIN DESIGN INSPIRATION FROM HOTEL STAYS

There is so much to love about travel—including seeing amazing sights and taking a break from real life to recharge. But you may be overlooking another benefit of enjoying time away from home: getting inspired by the designs you see in hotel rooms. Applying the creative design tips noted below can help you feel like you’re staying at a luxury hotel in your own home.

Read More

FIND IT FAST—ORGANIZE YOUR PANTRY

Whether your pantry is on the small side, gigantic or somewhere in between, you know how important it is to organize it so you can make the most of the space and easily find whatever you might be looking for. Pantry space may be some of the most valuable real estate in your home but if it’s chaotic it may cause you more frustration than bliss.

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RELAX OUTDOORS! IT’S SUMMER

What’s your favorite season? Some people love the crisp fall days, a wintry wonderland or the rebirth that occurs in spring but number one on my list is summer—so I’m thrilled it’s here. I will say that since moving to Arizona, we enjoy summer differently than we used to in San Diego.

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KEEP COOL WITH SOLAR AND ROLLER SHADES

The heat is on! While Southern California and Arizona are sunny year-round, during the summer the combination of sun and high temperatures usually finds folks seeking to cool off indoors. Air conditioning certainly helps—and is a must-have in the desert—but keeping the sun’s rays out of your home is also a good strategy.

Read More

2023 DESIGN TRENDS COMING TRUE

Toward the end of every year, “experts” like to predict trends for the year to come. It’s pretty rare to take a look back and see if those prognostications came to pass but since we’re almost halfway through 2023 (already!), I thought it would be interesting to see how on the nose some design trend predictions have been.

Read More

KNOCK, KNOCK! DON’T IGNORE YOUR FRONT DOOR

The season of rebirth—spring—is an excellent time to think about the first impression visitors get when arriving at your home. Curb appeal includes a number of elements but one of the most important, and often overlooked, is your front door. The first point of entry into your home is also your first opportunity to make a statement about your design aesthetic and what lies inside. Don’t miss out on this...

Read More

SPRING CLEANING: DON’T FORGET YOUR GARAGE!

If you remember the January and February blog posts—focused on organization and decluttering—you won’t be surprised to see the theme of letting go the old to bring in new goodness continue this month as we move outside the home and into the garage.

Read More »

WANT A MORE SOOTHING, LESS STRESSFUL HOME? DECLUTTER!

The beginning of a year is a great time to reflect on the past, learn what can be improved and implement positive changes. While we’re in the second month of 2024, that means the year is still young. One change you may want to consider—especially if you crave more soothing, less stressful spaces—is to declutter.

Read More »

UPDATE YOUR LAUNDRY ROOM FOR A CLEAN START TO THE NEW YEAR

When you think about making design updates to your home, your laundry room may not be top of mind—but perhaps it should be. We remodeled the laundry room in our San Diego home, starting with replacing our side-by-side washer/dryer with full-size stackables. We also added a decorative chandelier, a fabric Roman shade, and a custom patterned vent screen, and installed a clothes rod over the sink to hang-dry delicate items.

Read More »

NEW YEAR, NEW LOOK: 2024 LOOK TRENDS

With 2024 just around the corner, predictions abound regarding many trends for the new year—and home design is no exception. One of the most well-respected online communities for interior design recently announced its predictions for the home design trends it believes will be popular next year, focusing on a combination of existing and new styles.

Read More »

TRENDS THAT ARE MORE THAN TRENDY

Built into the definition of trendy—“fashionable and up to date”—seems to be the idea that trends are fleeting. While that may be true in fashion, I think it’s less so in design, where memorable trends can have quite a shelf life. This year’s design trends focus on being inspired by travel and nature as well as uniqueness. While I’m looking forward to seeing what 2024 brings, I love these 2023 trends and feel they will continue into the new year.

Read More »

GAIN DESIGN INSPIRATION FROM HOTEL STAYS

There is so much to love about travel—including seeing amazing sights and taking a break from real life to recharge. But you may be overlooking another benefit of enjoying time away from home: getting inspired by the designs you see in hotel rooms. Applying the creative design tips noted below can help you feel like you’re staying at a luxury hotel in your own home.

Read More »

FIND IT FAST—ORGANIZE YOUR PANTRY

Whether your pantry is on the small side, gigantic or somewhere in between, you know how important it is to organize it so you can make the most of the space and easily find whatever you might be looking for. Pantry space may be some of the most valuable real estate in your home but if it’s chaotic it may cause you more frustration than bliss.

Read More »

RELAX OUTDOORS! IT’S SUMMER

What’s your favorite season? Some people love the crisp fall days, a wintry wonderland or the rebirth that occurs in spring but number one on my list is summer—so I’m thrilled it’s here. I will say that since moving to Arizona, we enjoy summer differently than we used to in San Diego.

Read More »

KEEP COOL WITH SOLAR AND ROLLER SHADES

The heat is on! While Southern California and Arizona are sunny year-round, during the summer the combination of sun and high temperatures usually finds folks seeking to cool off indoors. Air conditioning certainly helps—and is a must-have in the desert—but keeping the sun’s rays out of your home is also a good strategy.

Read More »

2023 DESIGN TRENDS COMING TRUE

Toward the end of every year, “experts” like to predict trends for the year to come. It’s pretty rare to take a look back and see if those prognostications came to pass but since we’re almost halfway through 2023 (already!), I thought it would be interesting to see how on the nose some design trend predictions have been.

Read More »

KNOCK, KNOCK! DON’T IGNORE YOUR FRONT DOOR

The season of rebirth—spring—is an excellent time to think about the first impression visitors get when arriving at your home. Curb appeal includes a number of elements but one of the most important, and often overlooked, is your front door.

The first point of entry into your home is also your first opportunity to make a statement about your design aesthetic and what lies inside. Don’t miss out on this chance to make a memorable initial impression.

Read More »

SPRING CLEANING: DON’T FORGET YOUR GARAGE!

If you remember the January and February blog posts—focused on organization and decluttering—you won’t be surprised to see the theme of letting go the old to bring in new goodness continue this month as we move outside the home and into the garage.

Read More »

WANT A MORE SOOTHING, LESS STRESSFUL HOME? DECLUTTER!

The beginning of a year is a great time to reflect on the past, learn what can be improved and implement positive changes. While we’re in the second month of 2024, that means the year is still young. One change you may want to consider—especially if you crave more soothing, less stressful spaces—is to declutter.

Read More »

UPDATE YOUR LAUNDRY ROOM FOR A CLEAN START TO THE NEW YEAR

When you think about making design updates to your home, your laundry room may not be top of mind—but perhaps it should be. We remodeled the laundry room in our San Diego home, starting with replacing our side-by-side washer/dryer with full-size stackables. We also added a decorative chandelier, a fabric Roman shade, and a custom patterned vent screen, and installed a clothes rod over the sink to hang-dry delicate items.

Read More »

NEW YEAR, NEW LOOK: 2024 LOOK TRENDS

With 2024 just around the corner, predictions abound regarding many trends for the new year—and home design is no exception. One of the most well-respected online communities for interior design recently announced its predictions for the home design trends it believes will be popular next year, focusing on a combination of existing and new styles.

Read More »

TRENDS THAT ARE MORE THAN TRENDY

Built into the definition of trendy—“fashionable and up to date”—seems to be the idea that trends are fleeting. While that may be true in fashion, I think it’s less so in design, where memorable trends can have quite a shelf life. This year’s design trends focus on being inspired by travel and nature as well as uniqueness. While I’m looking forward to seeing what 2024 brings, I love these 2023 trends and feel they will continue into the new year.

Read More »

GAIN DESIGN INSPIRATION FROM HOTEL STAYS

There is so much to love about travel—including seeing amazing sights and taking a break from real life to recharge. But you may be overlooking another benefit of enjoying time away from home: getting inspired by the designs you see in hotel rooms. Applying the creative design tips noted below can help you feel like you’re staying at a luxury hotel in your own home.

Read More »

FIND IT FAST—ORGANIZE YOUR PANTRY

Whether your pantry is on the small side, gigantic or somewhere in between, you know how important it is to organize it so you can make the most of the space and easily find whatever you might be looking for. Pantry space may be some of the most valuable real estate in your home but if it’s chaotic it may cause you more frustration than bliss.

Read More »

RELAX OUTDOORS! IT’S SUMMER

What’s your favorite season? Some people love the crisp fall days, a wintry wonderland or the rebirth that occurs in spring but number one on my list is summer—so I’m thrilled it’s here. I will say that since moving to Arizona, we enjoy summer differently than we used to in San Diego.

Read More »

KEEP COOL WITH SOLAR AND ROLLER SHADES

The heat is on! While Southern California and Arizona are sunny year-round, during the summer the combination of sun and high temperatures usually finds folks seeking to cool off indoors. Air conditioning certainly helps—and is a must-have in the desert—but keeping the sun’s rays out of your home is also a good strategy.

Read More »

2023 DESIGN TRENDS COMING TRUE

Toward the end of every year, “experts” like to predict trends for the year to come. It’s pretty rare to take a look back and see if those prognostications came to pass but since we’re almost halfway through 2023 (already!), I thought it would be interesting to see how on the nose some design trend predictions have been.

Read More »
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