Denver Interior Design – let's talk vintage style, old homes and remodeling
The days are getting longer, the breeze is feeling warmer and my happiness levels are returning. I had a hard winter - the cold and the ice paired with a need to eat my way through January and February. And probably December if I'm being honest with myself. I got out every single day with… Continue reading Good Riddance February
This kitchen is in a beautiful 1940's brick Tudor in Denver's Hale Neighborhood, a tree lined residential pocket near restaurants and shops. The client is a working mom with 2 kids and 2 cats who loves to cook and loves "real" materials. I had such a great time working with her on her home. This… Continue reading Walnut, White Marble and Brick – a classic kitchen for an everyday cook.
Will we ever have nostalgia for this particular summer in America in 2024? Will books be written about this decade? No doubt, but they were going to be written even if this was the most boring decade in human history so we might as well try to enjoy ourselves a little. Hey! We even all… Continue reading Summer Vibes or How Not to Drown in Melancholy
Dazed and Confused. Love the style in this movie. (Photo Source) Texture, color and shape - so nostalgic, so good. (Photo Source) Setting the mood! Pink, mustard yellow, green - adorable lamp shades too. (Photo Source) The colors in Joel Meyerowitz's photographs resonate with me. I could look at his work for hours. (Photo Source)… Continue reading August Moodboard: Nostalgia
It's the driest Spring on record in the Denver area and we've been having these incredibly dangerous windstorms. It seems like every other day the National Weather Service is telling me there's a Fire Weather Advisory for my locale. Fire Weather. I'm a big fan of climate fiction and I just started a booked called… Continue reading Images to Stave Off Thoughts of the End of the World
I love renovated older homes that manage to keep their original charm intact. I worked on this 1920's Denver Bungalow for well over a year - it was a rewarding experience. The homeowners added a second floor and gave the home 3 new bedrooms and 2 new bathrooms, yet when you're inside the home, it feels cozy and charming:… Continue reading A Charmed Bungalow in Denver: Renovating with Character
Kevin Russ prints on Society 6: I've followed iPhone photographer Kevin Russ on Instagram for years now. He's been on the road since 2012 and his images of traveling around this continent have been inspiring, enlightening and moving. The people, stories and land he's encountered on his trek are rooted in Jack Kerouac, John Steinbeck… Continue reading September Obsessions: The photographer Kevin Russ, Giant Legos and Color Block Pillows
Here's my monthly round-up of trends and ideas floating around my Denver, Colorado Interior Design practice this month: Color: Color is creeping back in. Although, if you're like a lot of Colorado - it never really left (see my post here). It's coming back in the form of kitchen cabinets and other built-ins. I've got a… Continue reading July Obsessions: Color, Post-Apocalyptic Fiction and Denver Artists
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