Originally from the gorgeous city of Edinburgh, Scotland, Gillian Gillies has migrated across the Atlantic to the vibrant metropolis of Toronto – where she has established a very successful interior design firm, the furniture line Essence, and, on top of that, has co-created an interior design project management software, DesignDocs, Inc. Fully emerged in the …
Read More

Some interior designers just catch your eye and your inspiration. In viewing their work you feel mini light bulbs going off in your head, telling you that “that is how it is supposed to be done” or “that is how it works.” They pull things together in ways that make it look so effortless, so …
Read More

All the top designers have been coming out recently and announcing the big new: color is back! After almost a decade of popular neutrals (especially grey), interiors are once again being decorated in color. Of course the classic Scandinavian style of white will be in for quite a while longer, but for those of you …
Read More

Here with me today is Nandina Home & Design, a design firm so popular that they have two locations – one in Atlanta, Georgia and the other in Aiken, South Carolina. Widely known for their acute ability to design both residential and commercial spaces, Nandina takes pride in being able to offer clients custom made …
Read More

Today’s interview is with the intelligent and savvy interior designer, Randy Trainor. Living in Franconia, New Hampshire, Randy is a nationally known interior designer, who has traveled all over the country to manage projects ranging from new construction to renovation to furniture selection. As an established member of the American Society of Interior Design (ASID) …
Read More

Have you entered a space for the first time and yet it felt strangely familiar to you? Possibly this has happened to you because it is the subtle scent of the space that sends you the message of familiarity, despite the new visuals for your eyes. We are reminded of past experiences by the scents …
Read More

I had the recent pleasure of interviewing New Jersey’s luxury interior designer Lenore Spinelli. Lenore is the founding principal of Lenore Frances Homes & Interiors, where she has skillfully united her passion for interior design with her real estate services, offering convenience for clients who are looking to buy, sell, and/or decorate a home. Catering …
Read More

I love having a yard that also works as an extension of my home. Now that it is warmer, I jump at the chance to move dinner parties or get-togethers outside. Whether you live in a warm, mild, or cold climate or want to have more pool parties, dinner parties, or kid-friendly playdates, there are …
Read More

Textiles have the ability to transform a home’s interior by adding texture, color, and layers. I often turn to fabrics when changing my home’s look, whether I’m swapping heavier ones out for lighter ones during summertime or freshening up my home’s color palette. With its versatility and no-fuss demeanor, textiles allow for easy-to-follow trends and …
Read More

Whether your home’s design is modern or traditional, transitional or contemporary, it’s possible that you would like to adorn each room with some plant decorations to add a little natural sparkle along with all of the benefits that they afford. In fact, houseplants leave us with a cleaner, more purified air while also playing a …
Read More