Musings from a traveling designer

A fellow Francophile joins the Traveling Designer and shares her story of a Parisian holiday with design in mind. Step into the elegant salons of the Musée Carnavalet and discover the art of curating spaces that inspire connection and conversation. Explore how Parisian salonnières of the 17th to 19th centuries transformed their rooms into intellectual and social hubs, blending carefully chosen decor with strategic design. Learn how these historic practices can inspire your modern home to tell your story and spark meaningful dialogue.

Discover the latest kitchen design trends, from vibrant colors and stylish fixtures to sustainable practices and innovative features. Say goodbye to outdated styles and welcome a modern, personalized kitchen. Ready to transform your kitchen? Join us to turn your dream kitchen into reality!

High Point Market is the go-to place for Interior designers to see the latest and future trends. But just as important is the opportunity to develop relationships and network with the designers and craftspeople behind the big brands. Our latest blog post focuses on these creatives and what makes them tick.

Barbie, Morocco, and Yves Saint Laurent, who knew?

Dust off your passports and fly with me (by plane or magic carpet) on a trip into the wonderful world of Moroccan craft culture.

In this blog post I explore Maximalism in interior design: what it is, what it isn’t, how to get it, and whether it is relevant in today’s interiors.

High Point Market is the top U.S. Interior Design trade show and happens twice every year. I’ve walked the miles of showrooms to boil down the top nine trends I saw at the Fall 2022 market. Read on to see what’s exciting and new in interiors for 2023!

In this blog post, the Traveling Designer is staying close to home by exploring Virginia to spotlight and celebrate homegrown solutions for staying cool and comfortable!

Summer is flying by far too fast, but in this post, we’re inviting the warm weather inside (and asking it to stay awhile!). What’s the secret? Treillage! “Lattice” dive into how this garden staple became a timeless classic and how we are modernizing it for the 21st century.

As it turns out, you can explore the world without a passport! Santa Fe delivered on not only being a mecca for art lovers and foodies, but as a cultural getaway destination. The Inn of The Five Graces brought us into the world of Ira and Sylvia Seret —and we never wanted to leave! Read our most recent blog post and get ready to travel again!

Summer is cruising along and in this second post of our Outdoor Series we’re cooking which means I’ll be talking all about your outdoor kitchen design and how to go about planning and creating your chef’s corner including how to layout your kitchen and considerations for your outdoor appliances and lighting. Bon Appetit!

Now that the weather is getting more and more beautiful here in Virginia and we are all spending more time outside in nature, I’m writing a blog series for The Great Outdoors to run all summer. I’ll cover everything that has to do with creating your very own outdoor oasis at your home. First up: the trends I’m seeing and tracking as we move into summer 2021.

In this blog post, I’m detailing all that the boom in biophilia means for interior design and how you can begin bringing it into your own home.

Spring is here and the bright greens in nature are beginning to burst forth. There’s a reason that fresh, energetic green feels so good! After our long winter hibernation, read more here to find out what green means and learn how you can bring some greenness to your home to refresh and reset for 2021!

I started this blog post writing about Richmond’s well-known modern architectural masterpiece, “the Rice House” designed by Richard Neutra and ended up realizing the real story was the woman who made this MCM home a reality.

One month into 2021 and I’m looking in the rear view mirror at 2020 for the positives. My blog posts for the year were a reflection of our roller coaster ride. Overall, I continue to find the good in design and how we are adapting to a new world.

Home bars help make the season merry! In this post I share the details of what makes a home bar festive!

Designing a gallery wall can feel like an overwhelming project. In this blog post we break down the process step-by-step and explore the many aspects to creating a gallery wall that is meaningful and personal to you and your family.

I spent August daydreaming about our past travels to Scotland — good company, good pubs, and even better sheep! In these days of being stuck at home and not traveling across the pond, I’m exploring how we can bring a little bit of the international outdoors INdoors.

As companies consider when to re-open their offices to employees, what changes can we expect to see as a result of COVID-19?

I think we are in the long haul for working from home. In this blog post, I’ll outline extra details that make your home office environment feel unique and perfect for you!

WFH these days? Setting up your office basics are key to working successfully from home. In the first of our two-part home office renovation and refresh posts, you’ll get tips on how to set up a comfortable workspace.

We are all spending more time at home during this pandemic so this is a perfect time to look at your bedroom and spruce it up—after all we spend nearly half our life in bed, let’s make the most of it!

Color defines our environment, moods and messaging. Find out why I think this year’s “Color of the Year” resonates with me and should resonate with all of us during these challenging times.

The Art Deco period of design may have officially lasted from 1910-1939, but I’d argue it is alive and well in the 21st century.

“Behind Every Good Idea is a Great Entrepreneur”. I met a few of them and their good ideas at High Point Market.

Working on a mid-century designed office, I dug deeper into the makers and designers of this popular style.

A sleek modern update to this fireplace wall led to beautiful pottery displays and greater storage capacity for my world traveled clients.

Collaborating with the owners of this beautiful Florida condominium we achieved a seamless integration of two very different spaces.