design for life
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Incorporating more natural materials and performance fabrics into the everyday home has become a new normal as we’re spending more time indoors…
Our house was recently featured in House Beautiful, and I’m thrilled to share the spaces we call home…
Time for another house tour and this livable home renovation by Bria Hammel and her talented design team expresses a fresh take on a traditional cottage. When this retired…
t’s that time again! Memorial Day weekend is this weekend and what are you planning? Any outside gatherings around…
I’m not one of the lucky ones to have a separate breakfast room for more casual dining. All of our meals…
Struggle with finding the right white paint color? We get it! As an interior designer, white has been an essential color for various projects like kitchen cabinets, interior walls, and trim work…
Thinking about what you give your mother on Mother’s Day? We’ve got a few ideas we know all Mom’s would approve…
The pandemic has challenged the design community to be creative in how we provide services to our existing clients and in building relationships with new ones. So, this project is one of my favorites we started during the pandemic…
Spring is here! And who isn’t ready to enjoy dinner outdoors, and all the colors new blooms bring? With Easter upon us…
A quote to live by. It's the only life you have and no one can live it for you so do what you love and do it with those you love the most!
philosophy.
With cooler weather finally arriving yesterday after all the rain and humidity Houston has to bring, I felt a tug to connect with nature and enjoy the newness of the incoming fall season. I observed the people, their attitude seemed to mirror mine. I noted the fashion of the downtown scene on Main Street Square. A few trend-setters breaking out their knotted scarves and the impatient ladies in tall leather boots. Out with the seersucker and in with the deep, rich earth tones of fall. The smell of spiced cakes from Corner Bakery and pumpkin spiced lattes from Starbucks. FALL IS IN THE AIR and everyone is embracing the season. With Thanksgiving on the way...time to start planning for family parties and decorating!!! -xo, DESIGN+LIFE+STYLE
What I hated most about working a 9-5 was the toll it took on my health. From skipping lunches to snacking on candy around the office. The stress eating...
What's your plans this Spring Break? Family vacation with the kiddos, catch up on the forgotten "To do" list, maybe even spend time doing nothing without interruption...
When my client asked for a custom built-in, they knew I was ready for the task. In my mind it was important this new piece looked original to the home— already adorned in significant architectural…