Stepping into the Dallas Market Center at different times of year means different things for me. There are Dallas Design Days I love, and the Apparel and Accessories Market, too. In early January, going to the Dallas Market Center means I’ve arrived at the Dallas Total Home & Gift ... Continue Reading
What Kind of Interior Design Client Are You?
What kind of interior design client are you? What kind of interior design do you actually need? Are you an interior design client at all? No one asks these questions. But not everyone is an interior design client—because not everyone is in a position (or a mindset) where interior design will ... Continue Reading
The Ultimate Guide to Layering Lights in Your Home
Have you noticed how much we’ve talked about layered lighting recently? Is it a new concept? Or is it a new name for an old concept?! Or are we just doing it differently than we did before?? Lighting is layered to make a space feel “just right” in every situation. Good lighting is about more ... Continue Reading
Your 2025 Home Improvement Roadmap
I was about to sit down to reflect and write about this year’s projects, awards, and opportunities. It’s been a tradition of mine, because at the end of a year, it’s natural to find ourselves looking backward and sharing the stories that shaped the last 12 months... I mean, you might be happy to ... Continue Reading
2025 Interior Design Predictions
Why is it that this article on 2025 interior design predictions will get the MOST clicks of any article this year?! I’d like to think it’s ALL because of my experience and the insights I offer...you know, the professional reasons why Dallas Market Center selected me as a Style Eyes for January, ... Continue Reading
The History of Color in Interior Design (and Where Today’s Styles Are Really From)
The history of colors in interior design... Those of us who were around then still remember the earthy greens and browns of the 1970s, for instance. And we’ve all seen photos of the jewel tones of the 1920s!! Do you know, though, what came before that? When it comes to interior design ... Continue Reading
Holiday Table Mastery: Tips for Stunning, Guest-Friendly Setups
The holiday season is here!! And if you’re hosting anything this year, do you think your tablescaping up to scratch? Setting the table seems pretty basic at first. BUT...could you name the factors that make or breakhow people feel and interact at the table? Smart tablescaping is about MUCH ... Continue Reading
How Lighting Trends Play Up the Art of Lighting in Interior Design
Integrating lighting into interior design is an art form that defines spaces, sets moods, and reflects personality. Add to that the nature of today’s lighting trends, which are dazzling, THEN mix in new technology and manufacturing techniques never seen before...and you have extraordinary ... Continue Reading
