Happy 2013!
Wow, it's 2013--and not a moment too soon! A lot happened in 2012--some good stuff, some bad stuff. That's pretty typical, I guess. I was watching the documentary Happy on Netflix the other day (before Phoebe got bored and demanded [...]
Now Writing For Home Made Simple!
I'm excited to announce that I'm now writing for the popular home decorating and organization website, Home Made Simple! Maybe you're familiar with their TV show on TLC? While it's a bit more craft-y than I normally get, I'm having [...]
Design Star 7: Premiere Episode
First of all, my apologies for not completing my cast critiques for all of the HGTV Design Star Season 7 finalists before the premiere episode aired. I just couldn't cram it all in, especially in this "gap week" between the [...]
Why I Don’t Do Email and Internet Consultations
I have another post up on Williams-Sonoma's Designer Marketplace blog about why I don't think the proliferation of email and Internet design consultancy is such a hot idea. You've probably seen a hundred designers offering mood boards for a couple [...]
Mended Fences
I recently wrote an article for Williams-Sonoma's Designer Marketplace blog about how, when and why to fire a client. I was inspired to write the piece after firing a client myself. Since I wrote publicly about the incident, it's only [...]
Back in the Saddle…Sort of.
After a lengthy recovery from my medical mishap(s) last month in Florida, I have finally started the process of re-entering the workforce. I'm not 100% yet. I can only handle about an hour or two on my feet before the [...]
Soundproofing 101
Let's say you're recovering from knee surgery and you meet your extended family for some R&R at a rented lakehouse in North Texas. You might expect to sleep in every day, or get a nap here and there. Take it [...]
Fab Finds: African Baskets
So inspired by the colors, patterns and textures of African bowls and baskets... I'm always looking for great kid-proof accessories for coffee tables and shelving units, so these wire baskets really fit the bill. [...]
Language Barrier
I received the following note tonight from a reader named Leonard: Robin, I enjoyed reading both your Designer Marketplace blog and the "Hell, Fire and Brimstone" musings for difficult clients. This led me to your blog, where I began reading [...]