Sometimes it is hard to tell whether a piece of furniture is truly an antique or if it is just plain old. Upon closer look, how furniture is assembled and held together can reveal hints of the time period in which it was built. For some, simply ...

Why hire an interior designer? After all, most projects seem as though any do-it-yourselfer could get the job done. And that's partly true. But while most of us could pull out a loose tooth, there is a reason you go to a dentist: to get the job ...

Many new homeowners sacrifice and struggle to save enough money for a down payment on a first condo or house. For months until the closing date arrives, daydreams fill the air about how you are going to arrange your home, how you will live in your...

Weekend warriors are known for their physical prowess as they attempt missions impossible. Largely due to the influence of reality TV, these sporting groups have organized events throughout the world, with such names as Tough Mudders, Boot Camp ...

Designers are superheroes! This is what the general population believes. It might seem a bit pretentious, but really this is what most ordinary folk think. It is not uncommon for designers to get that frantic phone call, "My mother-in-law is ...

When I design rooms in show houses or for the lobby of a condo or hotel, the public always asks questions that make you truly think about the design process. Besides asking about where I find my furnishings or the particulars of a certain fabrics,...