A Studio Tour With Artist Sheryl Budnik and Talking Color with Deb DeGraaf Have you ever wanted to go behind the scenes and visit a working artists studio? A few weeks ago I was invited for a studio tour at the home of artist Sheryl Budnik. Sheryl is a talented oil painter and I love…
What Is Your Color Personality? We all like to use color differently in our homes (that’s the joy of it!). I find there are are two (for the most part) types of color personalities when it comes to design and decor. The first personality type prefers mostly neutral floors, walls, cabinetry, tile work and furniture.…
Is Your Home Organized? Does Your Home Make You Happy? (part 3) Beauty and organization should go hand in hand. A lot of stress in our homes comes from having too much stuff, so purging is important. But think through your typical day, is it easy to find what you need? Is it time consuming to…
Is Your Home Beautiful? Does Your Home Make You Happy? (part 2) Would you describe your home as beautiful? Refined? Charming? Joyful? Beauty is in the eye of the beholder; and studies have shown that gazing at art alone can cause a surge of dopamine in the orbital frontal cortex of the brain. The same…
The Purple Trend, Jump on Board Or Let It Slide By? Pantone Inc. announced it’s 2018 Color of the Year last week, Ultra Violet. I have found that people tend to have strong feelings about purple, so it should be interesting how this introduction is received! 3 things to know about Pantone’s Ultra Violet…
A Paint Color for Our Back Addition I am so excited about how our house is looking now that it’s almost entirely white! SUCH a major difference from the tan! Below, when Jeff first bought the house. The back of our 1896 historic house has a small addition that was probably added very early on.…
Bedroom Inspiration! Which Palette Do You Love More? We are working on a complete redesign for a long time client’s master bedroom and I am so excited about the design direction! Every project starts with inspiration based on the clients life, travels, personality, fashion loves and color vibe, it is such a fun discovery process!…