Hiring an interior designer for the first time can be a bit intimidating.  People will often have a general idea of how they want to feel when at home, but have trouble pinning down exactly how to create such an atmosphere.  The idea of trying to convey that to a professional can daunting.  Then, there [...]

Some people appear as a wonderful breath of fresh air, even over an email and sometimes even shining through in their portfolios. Scottsdale-based Jamie Herzlinger is just such a woman.  Her personality combines a positive attitude, keen aesthetic sense and eye for detail that bring a smile to the face of those with whom she corresponds. [...]

A lot of thought has gone into the purpose of a living room around here lately.  According to Merriam-Webster, the definition of “living room” is “a room in a residence used for the common social activities of the occupants.”  Considering the many social activities of our growing family… entertaining friends, entertaining children, playing music, sharing [...]

Winter may be a time for reflection and quiet projects, but after 2 consecutive snow days in South Carolina I think we are all ready to break out into wild singing and dancing in the streets!  Two days may not seem like much, especially to the New Englanders who were buried for the better part [...]