Current Sensibility

Summer Vibes: Color Inspiration in the Heat of the Summer

A sound of summer: a screen door slamming. (Photo Source) Many reasons to love this room - the well worn table, the layered rugs and the dog under foot. (Photo Source) Butter yellow pantry goodness. (Photo Source) Cool blues in the kitchen paired with an orange checkerboard tile in the back hall. (Photo Source) Beautiful… Continue reading Summer Vibes: Color Inspiration in the Heat of the Summer

Interiors, Styling

Styling for Photos: Oh, the humanity!

I had a photo shoot yesterday of a newly remodeled project. My stylist, Kristy, and I did what we always do in order to get the home to look like it belongs in a magazine: we take out everything that is practical and functional.  It turns into a job of making a kitchen look like… Continue reading Styling for Photos: Oh, the humanity!

Interiors, Kitchen

Kitchen Trends 2019: Dark and Moody Vibes

This is a busy time of year for my business - things typically are a little slow after Christmas into February and then they pick up just in time for warmer weather.  Unlike other years, I've had quite a few clients booked well in advance for starting this spring and summer, which is great. I've… Continue reading Kitchen Trends 2019: Dark and Moody Vibes

Current Sensibility

Essentialism and Alligators

I scheduled this post to publish last Wednesday but, clearly, it was sitting in my drafts when I got back from vacation.  I am holding onto some of the residual vacation vibe as of 11:18 on Monday and I'm hoping to keep it for a few days more. We went to a magical part of… Continue reading Essentialism and Alligators

Interiors

A Floridian in Colorado: Sending Sunny, Dry Air Thoughts Towards Florida

I have Florida on my mind.  I was born in Jacksonville, Florida and spent my formative years (up until 7th grade) there.  I went to graduate school at Florida State in Tallahassee and I have relatives scattered around in various parts of  Florida.  My relatives are currently hunkered in and have not evacuated (they aren't… Continue reading A Floridian in Colorado: Sending Sunny, Dry Air Thoughts Towards Florida