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Merry Christmas! I love working and interacting with each of you and wish you much joy. I am still finishing up a few interior details of DuMc Place and then will have it photographed. Until then, here are a few festive shots.

My studio is ready for Christmas!  Nothing puts me more in the mood for Christmas than Christmas decorations! The hallway with holly is hung; The carols by choruses sung. The tree is alight To brighten the night As the church bells are joyfully rung

Bring your vacation home with you! Some of your best memories are made while on vacation.  Remembering and reflecting on those relaxed moments with your senses awakened to the new surroundings can lighten your mood.  I often bring back art work from my travels and favorite places.  I love having these nostalgic pieces in my […]

Accent tiles can add a lot of charm and individuality to a home.  I like to pick tiles that not only fit in the space but also speak to me.  I like to collect tiles while I travel or even have them custom screen printed.   Here are some pictures of unique accent tile applications.

If your looking for a new flooring solution, try layering rugs.  Pairing and arranging rugs offers a lot of versatility to your design.  I often start with a larger neutral rug such as a sisal and then add rugs with color and patterns on top.  With your  larger rug being a bit more economical it […]

Roof Vents, Chimney Caps, Cupolas, Weathervanes and Spires! Roof details are commonly overlooked although they can have a great impact.  Here are a few of my favorite roof details from through the years.      

Accessorize the Exterior of Your Home Here are some high impact accessory ideas! 1. Exterior shutters add color, texture and personality. 2. The antiquity of gas lanterns gives richness and warmth to your entrance. 3. Potshelves can come in so many different, shapes, sizes and colors.  Although it may be difficult to get the right […]

Framed Family Recipes One of my prized possessions are my framed family recipes.  I have collected recipes from my grandmother and mother that I remember them cooking.   The recipes cards are are in their handwriting, and even have stains from years of use on them.  I like them in this real raw form.  It […]

If you are just looking for one project in your home that will have a big impact, updating your lighting may be a good choice.  I tend to be drawn to modern simplistic lighting.  Lighting is techy by nature, so let the form fit the function.  Here are a few of my favorite fixtures.  Some […]

A Unique Twist on Plantation Shutters! Plantation shutters have been around forever and have a very classic feel to them, however as with most classical design elements I like to put a little twist on it.  After my last post about layering window coverings I really wanted to just highlight the unique usage of shutters. […]