“Someone is trusting you. Be trustworthy” is the core philosophy of Long Island interior designer Annette Jaffe. Client trust is at the core of her design – she earns it through her radical transparency on billing and her chameleon-like capacity to adjust her design styles to meet the needs of her clients and their homes. …
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These living rooms by bi-coastal design studio, Amy Peltier Interior Design & Home, flaunt a relaxed, coastal aesthetic with accents of Midwestern style. Here are some of my favorite living room looks from Amy’s designs. Minimal and Elegant The living rooms showcased above were designed for a family’s forever home in Pasadena, and I love …
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The SORELLA Furniture line by Denver interior designer Margarita Bravo is an elegant collection of handcrafted pieces that are on my must-have list. I love the artistic contours and geometric accents on the SORELLA Furniture line. The furniture has a timeless aesthetic made with modern materials, and the story behind the brand is inspirational. Sisters …
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NYC interior designer Darci Hether caught my eye for her clean-lined, sophisticated design. Darci caters to busy, urban professionals and designs pieds-à-terre for her high-end clients. These spaces might be a home away from home, but she designs them to include all the luxury and comfort you’d expect in a permanent residence. These are my …
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Entertaining outdoors in the winter can be a safe way to spend time with friends and family–if you are well-prepared for the cold. As many of us aren’t so well versed in the art of keeping ourselves warm while sitting outside in the bitter cold, I turned to my sources to get the best tips …
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Lately, I’ve been thinking about how design changes across generations. Design and furniture trends are usually classified according to style or era, but rarely as per generation.   I’m fascinated by how design and furniture are shaped by each era’s social, economic, and political zeitgeist and how the history of design affects our present design decisions …
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Especially in this period of social isolation, it is important for your kids to have multiple spaces at home to live their lives–whether playing or studying, Zooming for school or doing crafts. (Yes, my list intentionally left off spending hours lost on TikTok and Snapchat). Take a look at all of these calming, yet functional, …
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I found this elegant cottage in HGTV magazine and discovered the design of California and Virginia-based interior designer Amy Peltier. The bi-coastal designer unites California-casual with a hint of Midwestern tradition and uses natural, bold accents like the floral wallpaper featured in the above image. The Source of My Inspiration The above is the cover …
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I’ve spent my time being sheltered-at-home browsing great design, catching up on reading, and thinking about how I want to change my interiors. I started researching indoor gardens and discovered a treasure trove of possibilities. There is so much we can do to create greenery inside our home — from herbs and decorative plants to …
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I hope you and your family are safe while being sheltered-at-home. We’ve all had to deal with so many changes so suddenly. One of those changes is that many of us are now working from home. Do you have a designated home work space? Is working at home making you want a permanent home office …
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