Designing a home around your art collection
An art collection and a home are two of the top hard-asset classes people are investing in today. Most homeowners live with their art collections. Others build their homes around it. The Wall Street Journal reports that some serious art enthusi...
Tips on Incorporating Your Travels Into Your Home Decor
Home décor is a topic I frequently blog about. Not long ago, I blogged about adding some French Flair to your home. Before that, I shared info on embracing your own personal style into your home décor. Today, I'm going to share tips on incorporatin...
3d Printing, a Limitless New Frontier in Home Décor
Is 3d printing a limitless new frontier in home décor? The answer to that question is "Yes," according to a story in the Wall Street Journal, "3-D Printing Adds Depth to Home Décor." I've dedicated many blog posts to the topic of interior de...
How to embrace your own personal interior design style in your home
I've dedicated a lot of blogs to your home's interior design style: from "Decorating Your Home Like A Hollywood Stylist," to "6 Top Trends in Today's Master Baths." Today I ask: Are you losing yourself for the sake of being on trend? According to a ...
Keep your office cool with this Futuristic French Desk
In a previous blog, I looked at "Extreme Sustainable Living in Austria" and today I am going to show you how to keep your office cool with a futuristic French desk. Leave it to the French to design a crucial piece of furniture so innovative that it c...
Having Sweet Dreams in a Bedroom Sanctuary
Are you sleeping in a bedroom sanctuary? Or does your bedroom actually prevent you from getting your recommended 8-hours a night? The subject of sleep is increasingly recognized as important to public health, with sleep insufficiency linked to motor ...
Celebrate Albert Einstein’s Birthday With Home Accessories From Houzz!
Why am I suggesting that you celebrate Albert Einstein's birthday? It's all relative: The Houzz shop is paying homage to this singular genius with some interesting items for your home. The Houzz shop is an online store with a large selection of furni...
How to Use Sky Blue — Especially in Santa Barbara
The versatile color called sky blue can add a bit of timeless freshness both indoors and out. Sky blue conjures up the seaside, picnics under a clear blue sky and springtime gardens. Leading interior designers suggest using sky blue to bring a light ...
Romantic Rooms to Fall In Love In, Not With
When considering creating romantic rooms, many designers surprisingly think comfort and safety, creating a space to fall in love in, not with. The Wall Street Journal interviewed five luxury home designers to share their favorite luscious spaces, and...
Incorporating Blue in Home Decor
From pale ice blue to deep indigo, incorporating blue in home decor is having its day in the sun. Living here in Santa Barbara makes it easy to be inspired by the vast ocean, beautiful azure skies, lovely hydrangeas, and even sea glass. Don't be afra...