Posts Tagged ‘family-centered design’
Friday Family-Friendly Find: Joe Ruggiero Benji Dog Bed
As a decorator, I appreciate, and even need the ability to customize, in some way or fashion, virtually everything that goes into my clients’ homes. I also like to make sure all members of the family, including pets, are acknowledged and addressed in my design solutions. That’s why I love the Benji Dog Bed, designed…
Read MoreAn Interview With Traci Zeller
Have you ever met someone and thought, this is exactly what and who I want to be in 5 years? This is precisely what happened to me two years ago when I was introduced to Charlotte-based interior designer Traci Zeller at the High Point spring market (OK, I think I introduced myself 🙂 ). She…
Read MoreBefore + After: Lightened-Up Tudor Reveal!
I am really excited to share with you a project very near and dear to my heart. It is so special to me because it gets to the heart of why I became a decorator in the first place. In fact, it’s the home of the person who inspired me to pursue interior design. Several years…
Read MoreAn Interview With Eric Roth
I recently had the opportunity to work with one of the best and most experienced interior and architectural photographers in the business – Eric Roth. He produced all of the images in my online portfolio, but is of course far better known for his spectacular work for little shelter magazines like Traditional Home, Elle Decor,…
Read More10 Great Accessories for Floor and Tabletop (for Families!)
If you are a parent, does this sound familiar? “The baby is pulling up/walking/running! We need to move everything off floor and the tables to make the house safe for little Junior” Thankfully, child-proofing does not mean you need to live without decorative accessories in your home – even when the baby can “get…
Read MoreInteriors For Families at One Year
Well, today is the day. My third “baby” is one year old. (First two babies: 4-year old beagle, 18-month old boy) I’m talking about this blog. Interiors For Families. I can’t believe I’ve been blogging for a year! In many ways, this blog has changed my life. No, it hasn’t made me rich – I…
Read MoreUpholstery Strategies for Young Families
One of the main reasons I decided to pursue a career in design was that I felt the profession, overall, could do a better job of catering to the needs of families with young children. These are the people that tend to be the most nervous about investing in home furnishings, as they assume whatever…
Read MoreFamily Friendly Style at the Boston Design Center
Today I had the opportunity to attend the Boston Design Center’s annual open house, “The Look” – albeit for only a couple of hours (babysitter constraints!). I spent some time perusing the showrooms, and introducing myself to folks as a newly minted member of “the trade.” During my abbreviated visit, I had my radar up…
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