Going Green

Storage Solutions: How To Drum Up More Space

September 26, 2011 Accessories

I just returned from a redecorating consultation and it occurred to me that you might be interested in the Rush Ottomans I recommended to my client as one of the storage solutions for her family room. One can never be too thin, too rich or have too much storage. Correct? There are actually lots of [...]

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Are You Ready To Kiss Your Books And Bookcases Goodbye?

September 12, 2011 Accessories

Over the last decade deep wall units that once held boxy televisions have become passé as people have switched to flat panel screens and smaller media cabinets. Many older entertainment centers with pocket doors have been converted to provide closed storage or adjusted to accommodate flat panel televisions on pedestals or on wall-mounts. This morning [...]

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How To Make A Beautiful Bed: 10 Tips From A Professional Decorator

September 7, 2011 Accessories

Isn’t there something about a beautifully made bed that looks so inviting you just want to climb in and get under the covers? Don’t you feel it’s worth the 3-4 minutes it takes in the morning to make a nice, fresh bed and have it waiting for you at night? Over the years the majority [...]

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Clean Green Design: Kripalu Center For Yoga And Health

July 28, 2011 Flooring

Last week, I spent a few days at the Kripalu Center For Yoga and Health, for a girlfriends’ retreat. We stayed in the new Annex building that is a state-of-the art, environmentally green structure. The outside is constructed of wood salvaged from New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina and the interior has a cool European aesthetic. [...]

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