Often I get phone calls from new clients who’ve just moved into their first home from the city. When I ask what style appeals to them, they describe themselves as “super–modern.” I get really excited... Read more »
This time of year, as the trees and shrubbery surrounding our homes begin to lose their luster, we can no longer rely on colorful flowers or vivid foliage to distract the eye... Read more »
This season is full of hustle and bustle around my home, and there’s little time to devote to decorating or undertaking large projects amidst the chaos of getting everyone into the Back–to–School routine. And while... Read more »
If you were to casually observe my daily fashion choices, you would believe me to be a lover of neutrals, a hater of patterns. My wardrobe consists of navy blue and gray... Read more »
Though I was born and raised on the North Shore of Chicago, the home I grew up in was decorated and run by a thoroughly Southern woman – my mother. While our... Read more »
If you’ve taken my advice and planned ahead for a Renovation, you and your contractor are armed with a meticulously thought out Construction Timeline and you know precisely when your tiles need to be onsite for... Read more »
Renovations can be stressful. The expense, the ever-shifting end-date, and workmen tramping through your personal space for weeks or months on end can all wreak just as much havoc on your sanity... Read more »
As I write this column, I am heading into the final weeks of pregnancy, and my household is eagerly awaiting the arrival of a new, tiny Burruss. My mailbox is flooded with... Read more »
Another New Year is upon us! And though hopefully we are all ready to embrace the new adventures, challenges and changes that lay ahead, by this point in the season, our homes... Read more »
The holidays are nearly here and, for many of us, that means houseguests are as well! While being surrounded by friends and family is one of the greatest joys of the season,... Read more »