Category Archives: design blog

Putting On My Rollerskates

Friday, May 3, 2013

Whew!  April has been busy….. Between work and my children’s schedule, I am ready for summer.   It is time for life to slow down a bit. Remember in a few previous posts I mentioned you can have a pretty AND functional … Continue reading →

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My New Favorite Read

Thursday, April 18, 2013

  Do you ever walk into a room, or look at a picture of a room, and become invigorated by what you see?   That’s exactly how I feel when I look at the work of Cindy Smith and Jane Schwab.   Jane … Continue reading →

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Let The Light Shine In

Sunday, April 14, 2013

I don’t know if I am just tired of the cold, wet weather, but I am noticing more and more as I go into homes the importance of window placement and size in relation to the sun.  To me, there … Continue reading →

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Real Homes for Real Life

Tuesday, April 9, 2013

It’s been a while since I last blogged (September, but who is counting?!).   By the time I work,  take care of my family, complete my volunteer commitments, keep up with social media, and other things that pop up with everyday living,  blogging … Continue reading →

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What Would Your Perfect Day Look Like?

Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Whew!  Where has the summer gone?!  I know I have been slack on blogging as time has gotten away from me.   Now that summer is coming to an end and life will soon become a little more structured, I promise to be more … Continue reading →

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Cozy Spaces

Tuesday, June 12, 2012

I came across a few cozy spaces that made me think of summer.    Not sure why, but lately I have been craving a spot of my own to read a good book, drink a cup of tea, or even to take a nap. … Continue reading →

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The Kitchen

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Recently, I taped a television segment on kitchen trends for Daytime AL.   I always enjoy working with them as they are just a really great group of nice, fun people.   If you haven’t seen their show before, catch them on NBC at 11:30 Monday thru … Continue reading →

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A View Of My Garden

Wednesday, May 9, 2012

 I met with a dear client the other day at her home.   She was referred to me through her sister in law, and through the process of working on her home last summer and fall, we have become friends.  She is one … Continue reading →

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Williams-Sonoma Designer Marketplace Series-Part 2

Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Once again, I had the pleasure of being a guest contributor to the Designer Marketplace by Williams and Sonoma.  In this particular article, I discuss making every square inch of your house as functional as possible.  After all, you are suppose to live in … Continue reading →

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Remodel of a Bungalow

Tuesday, March 27, 2012

For the past year and a half, I have been working on an addition/remodel of a bungalow in Homewood, a quaint suburb of Birmingham.   Yes, good planning takes time!   The homeowner, architect, and myself have tried to think of every … Continue reading →

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