April 27, 2014
After all the big players like paint colors, appliances and lighting fixtures have been chosen, nothing ties a kitchen together like a well-styled island In the last few weeks I’ve shared with you how I brought some cool and white…
April 20, 2014
When faced with the task of combining cool and warm-toned living spaces, these texture and color techniques help create harmony and effortless flow I’ve told you before that white is white-hot. We see it everywhere, from white cabinets and counters…
April 13, 2014
When designing a space that will sing to your family’s unique rhythm, pull the room together by turning up the layers and adding repetition I absolutely love it when a room begins to come together. Two weeks ago you saw…
April 6, 2014
Style is taking its cue from fruit this week, introducing creative and fun ways to literally add some freshness and flavor to your home or office decor Steve Sue, the founder and Chief Lemon Head of Lemonade Alley, recently asked…
March 30, 2014
Empty spaces. Awkward places. Here’s how to take charge of design-challenged rooms and transform them into invaluable parts of your home Last year, I was asked to decorate a dining room and kitchen for a family of five who had…
March 23, 2014
From rustic wood to modern teak, two tables are taken from ordinary to amazing — all by incorporating elegant and inventive candlelight creations The hardest part about these weekly columns is not coming up with ideas or staying up at…
March 16, 2014
It’s the perfect time of year to get your outdoor living area updated and in style. Here are helpful strategies to keep in mind as you redesign Recently, we received a new container of furniture at reStyle Hawaii. I felt…
March 9, 2014
When it comes to revamping cabinets and furniture, just swapping out a few accessories — like decorative pulls and knobs — can go a long way I’ve talked before about the cheapest, most obvious way to update a space —…
March 3, 2014
A timeless original, the color black is anything but boring — especially when it comes to designing a dazzling style for your home or office decor. Colors have personalities. So when I started last week’s column by saying that gray…
February 23, 2014
Gray is the new black when it comes to decorating. Here are ways to make this practical color work in every room One of the most versatile colors in a decorator’s toolbox is gray. It’s the new black — and…
February 16, 2014
By taking a cue from Benjamin Moore’s top color trend of the year, you too can bring a “Breath of Fresh Air” to your home decor One of the biggest challenges homeowners have is how to work with color —…
February 9, 2014
Dropping in on furniture, design markets are an excellent way to snap you out of your creative rut and get you back on track to showcasing your home’s pieces in fun ways Just as fashionistas love going to Fashion Week…
February 2, 2014
For every aesthetic eyesore and design dilemma, there’s a stellar style possibility waiting to happen. All you need is some creative thinking For the last two weeks I’ve shared photos and tips on how we transformed Cake Envy’s cafe and…
January 26, 2014
When designing your home or office space, consider going big and bold Last week’s column may have left you wondering what branding and business materials have to do with designing an environment. Today, I’ll explain how all this adds up…
January 19, 2014
Image is everything, especially when you are talking about branding a business. Here are expert tips on how to design your brand with style, sass and class Growing up, we did it. Sadly, our kids will do it, and if…
January 12, 2014
Sometimes the best way to get inspired is to get up and get away What’s the definition of inspiration? It’s the process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something, especially something creative. Advertisement I am constantly looking for…
December 22, 2013
Make the tradition of sending family Christmas cards “a snap” this year — literally! These simple photo ideas will help you create a custom card with style If you’re like me and most of the Christmas madness is behind you,…
December 15, 2013
Give the gift of a new look this holiday season. Use inspirational signs and a contemporary color scheme to create an interior design that really sings Are you racking your brain for a oneof-a-kind gift for that someone special? If…
December 8, 2013
You can create your own sanctuary at home. Just find space to meditate, add elements such as candle light and trickling water to touch your senses, then sit back and rejuvenate Are you stressed out? Are you feeling the pressures…
December 1, 2013
Give a guest bedroom a much-needed makeover with minimal changes that yield magnificent results The devil is in the details — I’m sure you’ve heard that many times. It’s a phrase that I absolutely live by, especially when it comes…