I just prefer mine on a wall. I’m talking about blankets, and fabrics, and tapestries … oh my. Every home has at least one problem wall. It’s that looming blank space that begs for something interesting. Anything. It’s usually a big space. And typically in one of the main rooms of the house. So, you have to see it every day. Just as you can revitalize a worn chair or couch with creative, vibrant blankets, so too the wall. Many clients don’t warm to the blanket trend until I s

That's what I heard recently, in spades, as guests entered our home last weekend for my daughter's graduation party. We've steadily transformed our eighties-beige & oak (with a touch of mauve) home into a kaleidescope of color and creativity and modernity. Even those friends who think deep taupe is a radical departure from, say, warm taupe -- not kidding, they are actually Pantone colors -- love the space. Most interesting are the men. They check out my vibrant-pink ceilinged

Look around ... from purses and jackets and sweaters to homegoods of every type ... the humble dot is adding a lot of dash. I've always been a fan of polka dots, the classic white on navy or the retro-blast bubble gum on turquoise. They add energy without overwhelming and bring youthfulness without being babyish. As I look around my office I see spots. There's the dotted fish ceramic mug that hold pens. A mat on a favorite print. Samples on my office board. And the stun

I love a good red. Say ... a cab, merlot, montepulciano, or even a syrah. In my glass. In my home ... not so much. So when Pantone released their 2015 "Color of the Year" -- marsala -- I was less than enthusastic. Recent years have featured emerald and tangerine tango ... and this seemed like a step to the dark side. But whether you like it or not, the design/decorating industry will respond. 50 shades of marsala will be the new norm. For those who don't know, marsala is