Carved wooden balustrades, embossed metal window latches, odd shaped windows, and interior brick walls…..just a few distinctive examples of craftsmanship found in old buildings. That’s the fun part of old homes. The not so fun part is lack of modern conveniences—closets, HVAC, and finished walls—we take for granted. So, if you have an older home, [...]
Holidays have a way of combining wonderful treats with amazing design. I came across an amazing gingerbread house creation (too good to eat but delicious looking for sugar addicts) that replicates an architectural wonder…..Frank Lloyd Wright’s famous classic, Falling Water. Having attempted one or two gingerbread houses, I was so over the top impressed with [...]
Have you ever driven by a building that triggered a U-turn so you could see it again? Or have you done a double take as you walked past a piece of furniture? Whether it’s sweltering summer heat or a frosty winter day, these iconic creations will make you stop, grin, and maybe even drool. It’s [...]
Sometimes reading through the blogs I subscribe to, I come across something that blows my mind. Today was one of those times. Just found a post on Freshome about this totally amazing paper architecture art and just had to share it. All I can say is WOW! Take a look and see what I mean. [...]
Another model home tour room to show you. This sports themed boy’s bedroom leans heavier toward baseball (my favorite) but also includes a few other sports accessories. Any young athlete would fit right in to this bedroom, enjoying all sports, while deciding which one he likes best. This boy’s room is in the same model [...]
Twice a year, I take a break from my daily routine to see builder’s models….Parade of Homes (city wide) in the spring and Tour of Homes (local) in the fall, with 41 models on this tour. Seeing what other designers have created and checking out new furniture, fabrics, and finishes is great fun, especially seeing [...]
The “Dream Home” of Barbie’s early days was made of cardboard. It was pretty modern in 1962. She has come a long way in the last 50 years. Freshome posted this a few days ago. Take a look at the modern, eco-friendly Barbie home, complete with Panton Chair (1967) and Arc Floor Lamp (both modern [...]
While in college, I lived in an old house that had been subdivided into six apartments. Cornerstone on the house read “Est. 1893” so I knew it was old. For a design student, the house was an historical treasure with beautiful hardwood floors, leaded stained glass windows, and carved wood fireplace mantels. One day while [...]
Most of the big decisions I made in life were already made by 7th grade, one of which was to become an Interior Designer. One of my favorite aunts lived in Atlanta and besides having a beautiful home, every visit to Atlanta included tours of the great houses and architecture of the south. Seeing the [...]