Generally, the Master Bedroom is the last room in the house to get any attention and this client's home was no exception. All of the furniture that hadn't found a special place and the oddball pieces made their way here. It was time for a change. She wanted it to be...
Last week I had the pleasure of meeting the fantastic and well-known blogger, Mike Brown from Brainzooming.com at the Central Exchange in Kansas City. (View the video/blog) It was such fun to listen to him speak about blogging after having done it myself for a while. But what I love...
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...
This darling little display was outside of a floral shop in Kansas City. Isn't it adorable? Happy, happy Valentine's Day to you and all of yours. xoxoxo -Jill Click here to view Jill's newest tips, advice and inspiration Got a comment? Reaction? Question? Interior Design question...WWJD? (What Would Jill Do) Tell me what’s on...
While working in NY this past week, I took a few shots of some of the beautiful window displays I had the pleasure of rushing past (well, I WAS rushing until I saw these). Beauty will stop you in your tracks! -Jill Click here to view Jill's newest tips, advice and inspiration Got...
I had a wonderful time in New York this past week working with my partners on a Manhattan apartment in the Upper East Side. I LOVE NEW YORK! It is nothing short of fabulous! I would love to share a few of my adventures with you while there in my next several...
While at the Kansas City’s Central Exchange downtown last week (of which I am a member), I met fellow blogger of Momma Said, Jen Singer. Now granted, she blogs about being a mom (and is quite funny!) and not interior design, yet being a mother myself and designing spaces for...
Zach Lieberman, the publisher of the gorgeous Kansas City Home Design magazine gave me another wonderful little "shout out," this month. Thank you, Zach! Got a comment? Reaction? Question? Interior Design question...WWJD? (What Would Jill Do) Tell me what’s on your mind. I love hearing from you! Contact Jill
More photos from the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art in Kansas City. The exhibit: The Poetics of Space. So interesting what each piece "says" about the people that live and breath there... (Please see the previous blog to this blog by scrolling down) Notice the position of the bed in the...
To follow: a series of shots I took of photographs at the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art. The series is called The Poetics of Space and will be on display until March 15th, 2010. I urge you to visit! It is a fascinating group of pieces (among many more) that...
Hey, Jill! I have been wanting to find some really pretty lamps for my living room. I have gone all over the city only to be disappointed. I never found any lamps that really caught my eye and of the few that I liked a little, how do I know which...
By Jill Tran & Co. By Jill Tran & Co. By Jill Tran & Co. By Jill Tran & Co. It will no doubt be everywhere this year! I love that it is fun and bright. Photo from Pantone -jill Got a comment? Reaction? Question? Interior Design question...WWJD? (What Would Jill Do) Tell me what’s on your...
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. ...
Take a group of "BEFORE" shots of your entire home! As your life shifts and changes, as your family grows, as you make your home more beautiful, there is nothing more fun than seeing the changes...measuring them. Pulling out the "BEFORE" photos can do that! See how far you have...
