When I was a child, the house two doors down from mine made me think of Miss Havisham. I used to walk by and imagine her sitting in the dark, with heavy velvet drapes preventing light from coming in. The walkway leading to the front door was an uneven assortment of...

How We Created an Instant Heirloom When you hear the word ‘heirloom’ you think of a treasured item that’s been passed down from generation to generation. But might it be possible to create a family heirloom from scratch?   My clients had landed on the most cheerful hue of coral for...

I recently had a client ask me to design a paint scheme to revamp her Brooklyn Heights apartment and transform their space. Here are some key tips for selecting paint color in tight spaces, especially with low ceilings. CEILINGS: If your ceilings are low, consider painting both the ceiling and the...

Thoughtful design and paying attention to the smallest details can make all the difference in making the end result chic and sophisticated. Here are a few tips and tricks I use to bring new life to these old pieces. MIXING FABRIC I LOVE mixing fabric on one piece of furniture. But...

After working for seventeen plus years creating textiles and accessories for fashion brands in New York, I decided to make a big change.  My passions were more in Home Accessories, perhaps related to my becoming a mother of two small children as well as buying and renovating a brownstone. But I...

A lot times people approach me and want to know if their piece of furniture is worth the cost of salvaging it and investing in reupholstery. Let’s face it, it can be a big investment and the whole process can seem daunting. One of our goals is to make this a...