I cannot believe another Thanksgiving has come and gone! My family and I had a lovely celebration right down to the centerpiece. I promised I would share my table with you... The table (covered in my grandmother's tablecloth), was a hit as it overflowed sweet yummies and goodies. Everyone had a...
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...
There are a few things I have learned over the years with all of the thousands of questions I receive. In a quick nutshell, here are some of the basics. I hope they urge you to study your home a little more closely...and to study yourself. I just love going into...
I received some wonderful new fabrics in my studio today and had fun putting them in groups. Can't decide my favorites...
Today, it was 60 degrees outside. Two days ago it was snowing with freezing rain. In Kansas City, the weather turns on a dime constantly. It makes me want to bring electric blankets to the animals outside... This Spring storm however was energizing. Hiding under an umbrella to keep my camera from...
Sometimes, a designer needs to let their office attire be a swim suit and no shoes. This week is, "casual Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday" close to home in Fort Meyers and Sanibel Island, Florida. I think it is important once in a while to take a moment to step...
Had a wonderful time at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art during their Party Arty, a benefit for the museum. We are so lucky in Kansas City to have such a spectacular museum. The clothing designs were spectacular and the art, of course, was dramatic and amazing. Looking forward to the...
