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House Hunters Renovation: Look for me on HGTV this Saturday!

Some of you know this already and I apologize in advance for the re-telling. This summer I received a surprising (and quite wonderful) invitation from an HGTV production company to be featured as a designer for their show House Hunters Renovation.  Naturally, I accepted, and was assigned to a cute couple (and their new home).… Continue reading House Hunters Renovation: Look for me on HGTV this Saturday!

Current Sensibility

#OptOutside: Opt Out of the Retail Frenzy

REI's retail decision to #OptOutside again (3rd year in a row) and be closed for Black Friday still resonates with me.  I've posted this blog post on the week of Thanksgiving for the past two years and my feeling is the same so I will run it again.  I am currently in Tuscon, Arizona enjoying… Continue reading #OptOutside: Opt Out of the Retail Frenzy

Interiors

When Darkness Falls: Making Your Dining Room Memorable

As most of my design work will attest to, I love "light and bright" interiors.  One of my favorite interior paint colors is "Simply White" (sadly true and kind of funny).  However, this time of year I am ready to flip the switch and go all out dark and moody.  I've been taken in recently… Continue reading When Darkness Falls: Making Your Dining Room Memorable

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Making Fall Household Chores Fun with Author Paul Deniken

This week author Paul Denikin, from Dad Knows DIY, guest blogs and shares some smart tips on how to make some necessary home chores interesting for your children.  Paul is a father of two - his youngest child, Maggie, has special needs.   Paul has come into being "handy" through necessity and he is passionate about… Continue reading Making Fall Household Chores Fun with Author Paul Deniken

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Cloth + Gold: A New Denver Startup Has Tips To Help You Rock Your Next Dinner Party

Face to face social interaction is proven to increase happiness and help you live longer.  We are increasingly isolating ourselves with technology and the ramifications of that are just starting to be understood.  Gathering around a table with people you enjoy and sharing a meal is an easy way to increase your sense of community,… Continue reading Cloth + Gold: A New Denver Startup Has Tips To Help You Rock Your Next Dinner Party