There is nothing more fun to me than New York City. The lights, the people, the design. It is so exciting! These NYC clients of ours wanted a fun and funky space. Greens, blues and black…almost a mod look. They needed a place other than the master bedroom for guest to...
Dear Jill, I love the colorful rooms I see in magazines but when I try to imitate them I fall short. My house now looks embarrassing. Should I just go all beige? Help! - Leslie in Overland Park, KS BEFORE: From gold to a... AFTER: ...soft, jeweled turquoise. Hi Leslie, What?! Beige—in Kansas City? We may...
Jill, I put my holiday decor away, and now my poor main floor looks dead. I bought new furnishings that looked great in the showroom, but have proven to be mistakes. I just want my home to be beautiful and romantic. It’s still so blah. Any ideas? Help! – Brianna in Fairway,...
There is nothing more fun that comparing a space before we touched it to after we completed a project. This apartment in NY was no exception! The client loves blue, but didn't want a soft blue. The room was to be "strong" and unique, but gorgeous, rich and interesting to study. ...
There is nothing I love more than the rich, warm and festive color of red in a home. While hard to design and work with, done right, it really can make a room so fun and fabulous. I hope these rooms inspire you, too. Why wait for the holidays to...
In honor of the beauty of the holidays, I wanted to share the colors of blue (ok, I know the turquoise room is pushing it a bit, but I love that room so much, I am hoping you will let me sneak it in!) I wish you and yours a very...
These are a few of my favorite sofas. What else can I say? Look at them! They each have wonderful curves and lines that would be perfect in the right space. Their proportions are so handsome and their style is striking. I have seen all of these in person, of...
As much as I love the rich, warm and delicious colors of fall, I love the bold, striking and metallic colors of the winter season, too! So until we say, "Hello," to the festive colors of December, let's enjoy one last day in my favorite season of fall. So alas, I...
After winning the Gold for this room from Kansas City Home Design magazine's Design Excellence Awards, I received a lot of questions so I thought I would answer some of them here! I always try and bring the outdoors inside as it is important not only for the sake of an...
Fantastic cabinet...details of birds below. So fun! Lovely craftsmen ship detail. Love the playfulness. Dynamite headboard! Wish this photo was better...amazing! Think of the color options...
There are some fantastic pieces here from the High Point Furniture and Accessory Market in High Point, North Carolina. Can't wait to use them in a design! Lovely detail! These could be so great in other fabrics, too... Fun pillows... To die for drapery panels... Additional panels... Rugs... Contemporary rug... Chair detail... Such a fun sofa...beach house, kids room,...
It is wonderful to share design tips with readers...the possibilities seem endless. KC Home and Garden magazine asked me for a few to accompany their shot of my living room (see their page below) along with other designer tips. It was so fun having the editor-in-chief, Andrea Darr and the...
It was exactly what they wanted!
What a fun morning! I had such a great time watching Matt Stewart and Gary Amble of KCTV 5 News work their magic while waiting to be their featured guest. They are amazing! Matt was so fantastic at making me feel comfortable and was just as sweet as could be! ...
