The Curated Edit #28 What is it about August? Every year, I find myself wanting to squeeze every last bit out of summer. Maybe it's because we know the seasons are about to change, but the rhythm shifts. Morning coffee outside. Later dinners that turn into lingering conversations. Watching the sun set and finding any excuse you can to be outside before heading in. Even though we don't have school-age kids at home anymore, I still feel that familiar transition. Summer isn't over, but you feel...
23 days ago • 4 min read
The Curated Edit #27 The Art Of Layering Some homes have an undeniable presence the moment you walk through the door. They feel warm, inviting, and put together. Others; sometimes even with beautiful furniture and quality finishes, don't quite feel complete. The difference often comes down to one thing: layers. And this is what creates depth to a space. Layering begins at the foundation, created long before the finishing touches are added. Furnishings and styling complete how a room comes to...
about 1 month ago • 5 min read
The Curated Edit #26 Design Dispatch: What's the Most Common Design Mistake I See? It isn't a paint color. It isn't a decorating style. It's scale and proportion. It's the quickest way to make a room feel "off." Get it right, and you've already done a lot of the work. A room with good scale and proportion feels balanced, cohesive, and pulled together. One thing I've learned over the years is that almost nothing in design is ever truly "done." Good design evolves. Even elements that have...
about 2 months ago • 5 min read
The Curated Edit #25 Design Dispatch: What This Hawaii Resort Gets Right Every other year for the last 20 years, my extended family has gathered at the same resort in Hawaii. At this point, we know the property by heart. We know which pool gets the best afternoon sun, which buildings offer the quickest beach access, and what time you need to get down to the pavilion if you want first pick of the barbecues for dinner. After all these years, I have come to appreciate something important: the...
2 months ago • 5 min read
The Curated Edit #24 Design Dispatch: Subway Tile Isn't Dead. It Just Needs A Fresh Perspective I have noticed some clients growing tired of subway tile. For the record, I am not. Subway tile remains one of the most timeless materials available because it is simple, versatile, and adaptable enough to work in nearly every style of home. Traditional. Modern. Farmhouse. Spanish. It can do all of them. The problem isn't the tile. The problem is that for years it's been installed the same way:...
3 months ago • 5 min read
The Curated Edit #23 Design Dispatch: Lighting is one of the few things that can make a beautifully designed room still feel slightly off, but when thoughtfully planned, it becomes one of the defining elements of a well-crafted space. But most of the time, people assume the issue is the fixture itself. Usually, it is not. One of the biggest misconceptions around lighting is that the solution is simply adding more. More recessed cans. More brightness. More fixtures layered in after the fact....
3 months ago • 6 min read
The Curated Edit #22 Design Dispatch: Some design decisions are easy to change later. This isn’t one of them. Choosing the right slab is less about what looks good in the moment, and more about what holds up over time. When clients ask me what stone they should choose, I do not start with the material. I start with questions. How do you live in your kitchen?Do you want something that stays pristine, or something that evolves over time?Are you someone who will notice every mark, or not think...
4 months ago • 5 min read
The Curated Edit #21 Hello my design-loving friends, There’s been a shift happening in design that I first noticed when I went back to school in 2014. It's been subtle, but over the past few years it’s been more fully embraced. It’s less about how things look, though that still matters, and more about how they actually work. Design Dispatch: Zero-entry showers. This is one of the most consistent features across my recent projects, and not just for how they look. At its core, it’s about...
4 months ago • 3 min read
The Curated Edit #20 Hello my design-loving friends, Design Dispatch Some of the most important parts of a project happen long before anything is installed. They’re quieter, less visible, and often the difference between a smooth experience and a frustrating one. This subject has been coming up as of late, so I thought I’d give you a bit of insight. Let’s talk about lead times and sourcing. If you’ve worked on a project recently, you already know timelines are not what they used to be. While...
5 months ago • 3 min read