Our mission...our tagline.....!

“Bucking Trends….Creating Timeless Environments”  

So, Laurie and I were meeting today discussing our future design endeavors  and we agreed that our tagline really evokes what we are all about!

We are literally overflowing with enthusiasm...we have artistic vision. What this means for our clients is that no matter WHAT your style, whether you're drawn to Romantic cottages, an Asian-infused flat, or Urban Loft, we don't just regurgitate "trendy" decor fads.

We spend time with you in your home and get to the core of your personality to saturate your final space design with a mix of new and vintage furniture, colors, and materials that are lasting, tasteful, and uniquely YOU.

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 CREATIVE. INTERIORS ...

"Nothing personal...."

If you shop for home decor at everything from Home Goods to high-end New York furniture showrooms...you're bound to find perfect items for your room. But the whole essence of "home" is showcasing your own items of interest and meaningful collectibles or heirlooms...and not doing is so "not personal."

A simple thing...something that could be easily stashed away or given away, may be sitting idle in a storage box, that could become something noteworthy in the array of beautiful decor in your home.

For instance, in cleaning out the estate of a family member, I came across a canvas bag that had belonged to my fiancee's grandfather, stamped, "U.S Mint $.50" which was actually used by him, and could probably tell a story if it could talk. I decided to stuff it and make it a decorative throw pillow for the family room. What a tribute to a legacy...and it is not something I could have bought at Crate & Barrel or Ann Sacks, for crying out loud.

Homes can have style & sophistication, casual or formal; but each one needs a very PERSONAL touch...to contain something meaningful to the person or family who lives there. 



So we challenge you.

Don't just sit in a well-appointed room of perfect furniture from R.C Willey. Don't make your family room feel like a vignette in a showroom. Seek out something that no other could purchase in a mall and display in their home...because it only exists in your possession.

We strive to give this personal touch to our clients. We take inventory of your exclusive essence, and weave it into a perfectly designed atmosphere that is YOU.

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....."Art is long and life is short."

The two things I know we can count on to cheer us up and give awe:  

ART and NATURE. 

Art is the the one thing any one of us can bring into our homes to inspire and admire; to add life and color; whether is is to showcase an heirloom painting, or a modern abstract, it shows the personality of who lives there. It can last a lifetime and bring joy to your visitors who encounter it.

Who has ever put their kids finger painting on a fridge?

Why not make a collage of these paintings into one collective framed pièces de résistance?  The "gallery" wall is ever-popular but the secret is in the arrangement. If you lack the know-how to pull this look together, be on the lookout for our videos on tips to make your wall say, "Bam!"

A single ultra large art piece can also set the tone for your room and bring a sophistication to a once "starter home" or apartment. It can make your theme or passion all the more obvious.

There is no limit to how art can improve your home. We can help you tap into the style of art you crave, and shopping and placement are just a few of our specialties when it comes to designing your space with art!

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"It's Faux Real..."

Many faux wood flooring products are so good now...you may not realize it's not real wood.

The manufacturing processes have become so sophisticated that they will trick your eye, and impress all that set afoot on it. If you've been toying with the idea of updating and/or replacing your flooring with wood flooring, there is a plethora of colors, styles, grains, sheens, and "handscraped" options to meet your tastes and needs.

Say you have dogs...big dogs...with big paws and claws. Hardwood does not stand a chance over time, but a gorgeous porcelain "wood grained" plank floor would suit your home perfectly!  You may have spied this popular product at your local big box home improvement center. We encourage you to look at the different brands; Not all are made the same. Mannington has gorgeous products that are superior to some of the others that look like a bad, grainy "photo" of wood on their planks.

Porcelain can look incredibly realistic and it's very durable. All pluses in my book!







Another fantastic wood-look product is laminate. (Us old-schoolers grew up with "Linoleum" which was a popular brand of laminate.) This product comes in rolls, as you might be aware, but again Mannington offers myriad of styles that emulate wood unbelievably. The cool thing is...its warm underfoot, and it is easy-care. 

We recommend laminate when it is a smaller space so that seams will not be an issue.

If you would prefer to have us assist you with the selection and guide you in the right direction...we are available for consultations!  



Off to make some pretty...