One brilliant sky-blue day when I was walking the streets of Santa Fe, a wedding procession emerged from the doors of the Loretto Chapel. Smiling broadly while holding hands the jubilant bride [...]

I closed last week’s blog about pattern with my favorite mantra – good design repeats itself – and that’s where I’d like to start this one about shape.

In my years of experience working with clients, I have concluded that the thing that most strikes fear into their hearts is choosing and combining patterns.

I am often asked by clients how to begin the process of designing their homes. In my Eye for Beauty e-course coming this fall, I will answer that question with another question: Who are you? What [...]

In my effort to come to terms with the tragic fires that are potentially becoming part of our weather pattern in California, I can only console myself in the knowledge that they are a part of [...]

I spent last Saturday afternoon in the heart of the Valley of the Moon having dinner with treasured friends on a beautiful stone patio surrounded by lush, lime green vineyards. As I admired the [...]