I'm in the throes of a big ol' makeover, which is not unusual for an interior designer. However, my client this time around is my eight-year old daughter, which means I'm fitting this work into what would otherwise be known [...]
This is a project that is near and dear to me. When I first met with this client, her first floor was a little sad... Painted paneling in the living room, dated stair railing, enclosed staircase: That little drive-thru window? [...]
Claire and I hit the town Saturday to view the homes on the Smarter Spaces Tour. When I think of "smart" homes, I think of innovative features like solar panels, a Nest home thermostat, controlling things like lighting and your [...]
Attention Austin parents of school-age kiddos! Here's a date night deal you shouldn't refuse that involves both a Friday and some FU. Austin Kung Fu Academy is doing a three-hour Kid's Fun Night (a.k.a. Parents' Night Out) for $25 next [...]
Oh. Em. Gee. You are gonna D-I-E when you see this video we shot earlier this summer! This is the brainchild of Nicole Kinbarovsky of Eastside Creative. Nicole and I used to work together back in my graphic design days, [...]
When you add green pigment to blue, you end up with shades of deep, watery gorgeousness like teal, turquoise, peacock blue, and aqua. If these colors are your thing, you won't want to miss: Lubna Chowdhary Tiled Table Lamp [...]
The other day, we held a giveaway for two tickets to the upcoming Smarter Spaces Tour here in Austin. I asked entrants to tell me what color they would paint their front door if they didn't have to worry about [...]
Calling all HGTV junkies, designers, realtors and the like: HGTV is doing another open casting call here in Austin for two shows. According to the email I received from casting agents, here's what they're looking for: "For Brother vs. Brother, [...]
Fans of the annual Modern Home Tour, you have another opportunity to check out some interesting Austin homes with the upcoming Smarter Spaces Tour. Produced by the same tour organizers as the MHT, this year's Smarter Spaces Tour will be [...]
Here's a great idea for that big, empty wall in your house that would be perfect for a huge piece of art--especially if you can't afford a huge piece of art. Time investment: 15-20 minutes Cost: Approximately $12 SUPPLIES 1. [...]