Previous Blog Posts
All blog posts can be accessed by the archived list below. For convenience, you'll find them grouped by year. The digits beside the year indicate the number of blog posts published that year. Typing content into the box above will help you search for terms throughout the entire site.
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2024
5
- Sep 7, 2024 Fall season brings renewed hope and comfort Sep 7, 2024
- Jul 6, 2024 Splish Splash: it’s time to update the bath! Jul 6, 2024
- May 4, 2024 Changing seasons: Decorating tips to take your home into spring and summer May 4, 2024
- Mar 16, 2024 Decorator Show House dazzles with bold color and joy! Mar 16, 2024
- Feb 4, 2024 Love your home again: decorating ideas from the heart Feb 4, 2024
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2023
9
- Nov 11, 2023 Moody blues and other trending colors for home interiors Nov 11, 2023
- Oct 21, 2023 Fall is a time to refocus and find comfort at home Oct 21, 2023
- Sep 3, 2023 The soul of a home: telling your story Sep 3, 2023
- Aug 8, 2023 Selling a home? Design tips to close the deal Aug 8, 2023
- May 13, 2023 Spring decorating: a breath of fresh air May 13, 2023
- Apr 15, 2023 It’s spring: tips to declutter your way to a happy home Apr 15, 2023
- Mar 18, 2023 A crocodile, inspiration and coastal vibes at Kips Bay decorator showhouse Mar 18, 2023
- Feb 5, 2023 Color matters: how to get it right in your home Feb 5, 2023
- Jan 11, 2023 Tips for renewing and refreshing home for a new year Jan 11, 2023
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2022
8
- Dec 3, 2022 Finding comfort and joy at home for Christmas Dec 3, 2022
- Nov 5, 2022 After the storm: making home feel like home again Nov 5, 2022
- Sep 4, 2022 Living well with less: tips for decorating small spaces Sep 4, 2022
- Aug 7, 2022 Tips for using color in your home Aug 7, 2022
- Jun 4, 2022 Seeing green: color is optimistic, healing, calming Jun 4, 2022
- Mar 27, 2022 Inspiration from Kips Bay Decorator Show House Mar 27, 2022
- Mar 6, 2022 Ins and outs of a spring home interior refresh Mar 6, 2022
- Jan 9, 2022 At home in 2022: Don't be boring! Jan 9, 2022
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2021
12
- Dec 5, 2021 Tips for a joyful holiday home Dec 5, 2021
- Nov 6, 2021 Thom Filicia: Finding the soul of the home Nov 6, 2021
- Oct 2, 2021 Tips for finding comfort at home for fall Oct 2, 2021
- Sep 5, 2021 All that glitters: lighting tips to brighten your home Sep 5, 2021
- Aug 21, 2021 You've Got (design) Style! Aug 21, 2021
- Jul 3, 2021 Inspiration for creating a beautiful home Jul 3, 2021
- Jun 5, 2021 How to add sparkle to your home with accessories Jun 5, 2021
- May 2, 2021 Beyond beige: color changes everything in a home May 2, 2021
- Apr 3, 2021 How to correct home decorating mistakes Apr 3, 2021
- Mar 6, 2021 For your home: spring dos and don’ts Mar 6, 2021
- Feb 6, 2021 Open your heart on Valentine's Day Feb 6, 2021
- Jan 2, 2021 Pause and reflect: at home in the new year Jan 2, 2021
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2020
14
- Nov 28, 2020 Finding joy at home for Christmas Nov 28, 2020
- Oct 24, 2020 Finding comfort at home with color Oct 24, 2020
- Oct 3, 2020 Creating comfort at home for fall Oct 3, 2020
- Sep 5, 2020 At home: what’s trending now? Sep 5, 2020
- Aug 22, 2020 Read any good (decorating) books lately? Aug 22, 2020
- Jul 4, 2020 Summertime and the living is hot! Jul 4, 2020
- Jun 21, 2020 Making home your happy place Jun 21, 2020
- May 3, 2020 Refresh and renew your home for spring May 3, 2020
- Apr 4, 2020 Staying home: survival tips Apr 4, 2020
- Mar 10, 2020 Selecting a backsplash Mar 10, 2020
- Feb 23, 2020 Laundry room refresh Feb 23, 2020
- Feb 22, 2020 Finding design inspiration in a decorator show house Feb 22, 2020
- Feb 1, 2020 Creating a gallery wall for our treasures Feb 1, 2020
- Jan 4, 2020 A new year: Finding peace and comfort at home Jan 4, 2020
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2019
12
- Nov 30, 2019 Holiday decorating: keep it simple and happy Nov 30, 2019
- Oct 26, 2019 Thinking about pink: 2020 Color of the Year Oct 26, 2019
- Oct 5, 2019 Blue Hues: why we love them in our homes Oct 5, 2019
- Sep 22, 2019 Love your home again Sep 22, 2019
- Aug 4, 2019 Color Matters Aug 4, 2019
- Jul 7, 2019 Sprinkle your home with a little decorating whimsy Jul 7, 2019
- Jun 1, 2019 Heading to college with stylish (and practical) dorm room tips Jun 1, 2019
- May 9, 2019 Cutting through the decluttering maze May 9, 2019
- Apr 7, 2019 The weather is great! Time to move outside! Apr 7, 2019
- Mar 2, 2019 Spring: bring some joy into your home! Mar 2, 2019
- Feb 2, 2019 Company is coming! Is your guestroom ready? Feb 2, 2019
- Jan 5, 2019 Forget the resolutions and set realistic goals in 2019 Jan 5, 2019
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2018
13
- Dec 21, 2018 Pantone color of the year: peachy, fun and bold Dec 21, 2018
- Dec 4, 2018 Redefining "home for the holidays" Dec 4, 2018
- Nov 3, 2018 Giving thanks for your home Nov 3, 2018
- Oct 6, 2018 Home renovation survival tips Oct 6, 2018
- Sep 3, 2018 The coastal-inspired home Sep 3, 2018
- Aug 7, 2018 It's complicated: selecting the right white Aug 7, 2018
- Jul 12, 2018 Confused about rugs? Tips for getting it right Jul 12, 2018
- Jun 2, 2018 Eliminate color confusion! Tips for getting it right Jun 2, 2018
- May 5, 2018 Selling your home? Tips for closing the deal fast! May 5, 2018
- Apr 18, 2018 Start at the curb for a spring refresh! Apr 18, 2018
- Mar 7, 2018 Open floor plans: How to make them work Mar 7, 2018
- Feb 12, 2018 Little details that save time and mistakes Feb 12, 2018
- Jan 6, 2018 What's in, what's out and resolutions for a new year Jan 6, 2018
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2017
12
- Dec 7, 2017 Foot stool to ottoman: the most versatile piece in your home Dec 7, 2017
- Nov 4, 2017 Finding more with less: When is enough enough? Nov 4, 2017
- Oct 7, 2017 At home: finding calm after the storm Oct 7, 2017
- Sep 4, 2017 What designers know: how they take your home from blah to wow! Sep 4, 2017
- Aug 17, 2017 The Pink Home in Giverny: Monet's Best Work Aug 17, 2017
- Jul 8, 2017 Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater Jul 8, 2017
- Jun 7, 2017 Yellow: a burst of sunshine for your home Jun 7, 2017
- May 6, 2017 Color Me Pink: a splash of happiness May 6, 2017
- Apr 3, 2017 Spring refresh for home and spirit Apr 3, 2017
- Mar 4, 2017 Bathroom redux: from drab to fab Mar 4, 2017
- Feb 5, 2017 Oops!! Family-friendly fabric for real life Feb 5, 2017
- Jan 9, 2017 Your home in 2017: Is it time to call a design professional? Jan 9, 2017
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2016
12
- Nov 20, 2016 The bespoke door Nov 20, 2016
- Oct 30, 2016 Benjamin Moore's "Color of the Year" casts a dramatic Shadow Oct 30, 2016
- Oct 10, 2016 Bring timeless French style into your home Oct 10, 2016
- Sep 11, 2016 Design directions: what designers want to change in your home Sep 11, 2016
- Aug 8, 2016 Designing by the book Aug 8, 2016
- Jul 8, 2016 Bring home design tips from favorite boutique hotels Jul 8, 2016
- Jun 5, 2016 Quick Decorating Tips for a Happy Home (some are free!) Jun 5, 2016
- May 9, 2016 Tips for designing a home that brings the beach inside May 9, 2016
- Apr 11, 2016 Home sweet rental home: Make it yours and keep the landlord happy Apr 11, 2016
- Mar 9, 2016 He said, she said...solutions for creating home sweet home when conflicts arise Mar 9, 2016
- Feb 8, 2016 Mini makeover tips for a big change Feb 8, 2016
- Feb 5, 2016 Time for my own makeover Feb 5, 2016
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2015
18
- Dec 6, 2015 Simply white: How to get it right in your home Dec 6, 2015
- Nov 18, 2015 Trends from High Point Market: Bold, fearless and flirty with a touch of Bohemian Nov 18, 2015
- Nov 10, 2015 Antiquing at High Point Design Market Nov 10, 2015
- Oct 3, 2015 Styled to sell: Tips that make your home appealing to buyers Oct 3, 2015
- Aug 29, 2015 Tips for creating a calm space in a not-so-calm world Aug 29, 2015
- Aug 1, 2015 Make an entrance: doors that say "welcome home" Aug 1, 2015
- Jul 4, 2015 Making porches part of your living space Jul 4, 2015
- Jun 19, 2015 Rainbows, sunsets and sweet memories of home Jun 19, 2015
- Jun 7, 2015 Home Inspirations: Fashion meets interior design with simplicity and sexiness Jun 7, 2015
- Jun 6, 2015 Color your home with happiness Jun 6, 2015
- May 17, 2015 Read all about it: decorating with books May 17, 2015
- May 9, 2015 Easy changes to refresh and renew your home and spirit for spring May 9, 2015
- Mar 8, 2015 Home Inspirations: Chipping away at paint color Mar 8, 2015
- Mar 7, 2015 Home Inspirations: Start spring decorating with curb appeal Mar 7, 2015
- Feb 7, 2015 Home Inspirations: Model behavior Feb 7, 2015
- Jan 24, 2015 Art meets design for a walk on the wild side Jan 24, 2015
- Jan 3, 2015 Home resolutions (easy) to make you love your space (a lot) Jan 3, 2015
- Jan 1, 2015 Letting go of what was and welcoming a New Year Jan 1, 2015
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2014
15
- Nov 24, 2014 Have yourself a merry little (or large) Christmas tree Nov 24, 2014
- Nov 21, 2014 Simple pleasures: A late fall road trip with my best friend Nov 21, 2014
- Nov 9, 2014 Design forecast: Fearless, bright, bold and brassy Nov 9, 2014
- Nov 2, 2014 Here's to best friends, Tory Burch and living in color Nov 2, 2014
- Oct 4, 2014 Home Inspirations: Simple touches transition home from summer to fall Oct 4, 2014
- Sep 7, 2014 Home Inspirations: When to save and when to splurge Sep 7, 2014
- Aug 2, 2014 It's a wrap: Trimmings personalize design style Aug 2, 2014
- Jul 5, 2014 Collecting is one thing, hoarding another Jul 5, 2014
- Jun 29, 2014 The Yoga Sutras: My search for meaning on a Saturday afternoon Jun 29, 2014
- Jun 16, 2014 Vintage meets modern: Pretty, uncomplicated lighting that's made in America! Jun 16, 2014
- Apr 17, 2014 Creating design that stands the test of time Apr 17, 2014
- Feb 26, 2014 Simple pleasures: flea market treasure finds new home Feb 26, 2014
- Feb 1, 2014 Sorting through the trends: Decorating tips for 2014 Feb 1, 2014
- Jan 28, 2014 Indigo: As timeless as the deep blue sea Jan 28, 2014
- Jan 4, 2014 Bringing the Downtown Abbey look into your home Jan 4, 2014
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2013
23
- Nov 13, 2013 From the mat: taking a breath and letting it go... Nov 13, 2013
- Nov 2, 2013 Give your home a mini-makeover before the holidays Nov 2, 2013
- Oct 13, 2013 Travels: Treasures from the beach Oct 13, 2013
- Oct 5, 2013 Home Inspirations: Window treatments define a room's style Oct 5, 2013
- Oct 3, 2013 Stickley speaking: My fall design fix Oct 3, 2013
- Sep 21, 2013 Sweet dreams are made of these: tips for a glamorous bedroom makeover Sep 21, 2013
- Aug 31, 2013 Moving: Putting some happiness into a new home and making it yours Aug 31, 2013
- Aug 22, 2013 Mendocino: Forgotten in time Aug 22, 2013
- Aug 7, 2013 Stuck in your kitchen? Tips for a makeover! Aug 7, 2013
- Jul 4, 2013 Time to hire a professional? Tips for working with an interior decorator Jul 4, 2013
- Jul 4, 2013 Flying fish+a bronze pig+flowers: a morning at Pike Place Market Jul 4, 2013
- Jun 28, 2013 Thanks Mr. Chihuly: You made my day in Seattle! Jun 28, 2013
- Jun 8, 2013 Lighten up home decor with Lucite Jun 8, 2013
- Jun 1, 2013 Tips for creating tablescapes: dazzling works of art for your home Jun 1, 2013
- May 18, 2013 Mirror, mirror on the wall: Tips for a makeover! May 18, 2013
- May 3, 2013 When paint color is just not enough: wall coverings make bold design statement May 3, 2013
- Apr 24, 2013 Lessons learned from the flying trapeze Apr 24, 2013
- Apr 6, 2013 Shedding light on illuminating a home Apr 6, 2013
- Mar 3, 2013 These houses are for the birds! Mar 3, 2013
- Mar 2, 2013 Downsize and live well with less Mar 2, 2013
- Feb 24, 2013 Always in Style: Stickley furniture offers history lessons Feb 24, 2013
- Feb 3, 2013 Tips for filling home sweet home with happiness Feb 3, 2013
- Jan 26, 2013 Back from the past: restored 1890's ice box is ready for its closeup Jan 26, 2013
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2012
21
- Dec 11, 2012 Holiday decorating tips: Make an entrance! Dec 11, 2012
- Dec 9, 2012 Tips for decorating like a pro this holiday season Dec 9, 2012
- Dec 6, 2012 Simple Pleasures: A vintage piece becomes a holiday treasure Dec 6, 2012
- Nov 27, 2012 Accessories: Maximize with minimum Nov 27, 2012
- Oct 25, 2012 Travels: Indulgence in the City of New Orleans Oct 25, 2012
- Aug 12, 2012 Inspiration: Behind the scenes at Kravet's NYC studio Aug 12, 2012
- Jul 22, 2012 What's your decorating style? Jul 22, 2012
- Jun 14, 2012 Home Inspirations: All that glitters Jun 14, 2012
- Jun 11, 2012 The View from the 44th Floor of Hearst Tower in NYC: Inspiring Jun 11, 2012
- May 30, 2012 Blogfest in NYC: Design and the City Part 2 May 30, 2012
- May 28, 2012 Blogfest in NYC: Design and the City May 28, 2012
- May 21, 2012 9/11 Memorial: Beautiful and forever sad May 21, 2012
- May 17, 2012 Inspiration: Heading to NYC and Blogfest 2012! May 17, 2012
- Apr 30, 2012 Island hopping: Kravet's Soleil Lifestyles fabric Apr 30, 2012
- Apr 9, 2012 Travels: Gardens, wine, artists and a peek inside the lives (and homes) of friends made along the way Apr 9, 2012
- Apr 7, 2012 Spring forward with these tips to refresh your home Apr 7, 2012
- Feb 27, 2012 Fort Myers News-Press: Designer featured at Miromar Design Center makes everything that's old new again Feb 27, 2012
- Feb 6, 2012 Travels: New Zealand offers otherworldly escape Feb 6, 2012
- Jan 31, 2012 When you live where you work Jan 31, 2012
- Jan 15, 2012 Decorating focus: Spring Jan 15, 2012
- Jan 8, 2012 Decorating Resolutions for a Happy New Year! Jan 8, 2012
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2011
21
- Dec 12, 2011 Travel New Zealand: A "happy day" in Devonport Dec 12, 2011
- Dec 11, 2011 Travel New Zealand: Oh, the places I have been! Dec 11, 2011
- Dec 5, 2011 Freshen up your home heading into the holidays! Dec 5, 2011
- Nov 24, 2011 The Little Rowboat That Could (Be Saved) Nov 24, 2011
- Oct 31, 2011 Repurposing Objects from the Past Can Turn “Worn” into “Wow.” Oct 31, 2011
- Sep 11, 2011 Decorating for the soul: The comfort of a friend's porch Sep 11, 2011
- Aug 31, 2011 Try these (FREE!) decorating tips at home Aug 31, 2011
- Aug 8, 2011 Take it outside: Tips for affordable, fun and functional outdoor living space Aug 8, 2011
- Aug 1, 2011 Home sweet dorm: Tips for transforming a room into a functional space Aug 1, 2011
- Jul 2, 2011 Living with Lilly Jul 2, 2011
- Jun 23, 2011 Travels: Haunting and beautiful Mendocino on my mind Jun 23, 2011
- Jun 13, 2011 Travels: Living like a local on the streets of San Francisco Jun 13, 2011
- Jun 6, 2011 Spectacular Spaces tips for eliminating color confusion! Jun 6, 2011
- Mar 19, 2011 Lunch with Alexa Hampton: The Language of Interior Design Mar 19, 2011
- Mar 7, 2011 Spectacular Spaces offers tips in area magazines for outdoor living in southwest Florida Mar 7, 2011
- Mar 7, 2011 Refresh your home for spring! Mar 7, 2011
- Feb 21, 2011 The weekend search for antiques and other inspirations Feb 21, 2011
- Jan 31, 2011 Home inspirations: Romancing the closet Jan 31, 2011
- Jan 18, 2011 Outdoor living spaces: Makeover for a Bonita Springs lanai Jan 18, 2011
- Jan 17, 2011 Decorating ideas: Searching and finding a vintage treasure Jan 17, 2011
- Jan 8, 2011 Design Notes: Go outdoors for inspiration Jan 8, 2011
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2010
14
- Dec 27, 2010 Mission: Declutter after the Holidays Dec 27, 2010
- Dec 13, 2010 Travels: Searching for Christmas (found it!) Dec 13, 2010
- Nov 29, 2010 Simple tips for beautiful holiday decorating Nov 29, 2010
- Nov 10, 2010 Travels: the new and the old Germany. "I love this day!" Nov 10, 2010
- Oct 23, 2010 Easy tips for turning your bath into a blissful spa escape Oct 23, 2010
- Sep 25, 2010 Home Inspirations: There's no place like (a comfortable) home Sep 25, 2010
- Sep 23, 2010 Travels: All Creatures Great and Small Sep 23, 2010
- Aug 28, 2010 Home Inspirations begins in Fort Myers News-Press Aug 28, 2010
- May 21, 2010 Travels: If this is Thursday, I must be in Paris! May 21, 2010
- May 19, 2010 Travels: If a man's home is his castle, this one is fit for a queen May 19, 2010
- May 17, 2010 Travels: This Week I'm in a London state of mind May 17, 2010
- May 13, 2010 Selling your home? First impressions are everything! May 13, 2010
- Feb 22, 2010 Take Me to the Movies for Design Inspiration! Feb 22, 2010
- Jan 31, 2010 Antique Market Find: Discovering a neglected treasure and bringing it back to life Jan 31, 2010
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2009
3
- Oct 26, 2009 A Sad Week: Then a mermaid appeared Oct 26, 2009
- Sep 28, 2009 Changing seasons and thinking of North Carolina Sep 28, 2009
- Sep 25, 2009 Welcome home. Sep 25, 2009
