This quote is appropriate for many things in life. But I think it also lends itself to the process of remodeling homes. You may be at the stage you no longer want to live in your space as it is. [...]
On my morning walk today I saw a tiny brown shingled cottage laced with colorful strings of triangular shaped orange flags fluttering in the wind. They were strung between multiple gray metal [...]
I love homes that are soulful, but I also adore rooms that make you smile. With the world as crazy as it is these days, who couldn't use a little sense of humor or playfulness to greet you when [...]
The couple met in their thirties in Houston. He took her to a gem and mineral show on their first date. He had started collecting and wanted to impress her with his knowledge. But her father was [...]
I looked up the meaning of soulful after a friend recently asked me, “How do you make a home feel soulful?” Webster’s definition of soulful: full of or expressing feeling or emotion. In thinking [...]
I have always loved color and felt it is healing and life enhancing. But it took me a while before I experienced the amazing magic of combining black and white with color. I'll never forget how I [...]
The first time I discovered black was when I became terrified of blue, yellow, green, pink, red and orange. That may sound crazy to some of you who know me. But I had finally met my match when [...]
A few years ago my best friend Stuart gave me a Christmas gift. I was still in mourning from the summer before, having lost my two Texas Peek-A-Poos, Biff and Joey. The thought of replacing them [...]
I flew to Northern New Mexico a few days ago to check on my casita, see a few clients and buy Christmas presents for some good friends. But what I really went for was the magic.
Every year I think Christmas is still far away. But suddenly it’s here. I’m never, ever ready! To be honest, I’m not good at “making a list and checking it twice”. I lead a busy life, so I need [...]
