Passion for design exceeds the classroom - although degreed in Interior Design - I'm a life long learner.  I study the work and am inspired daily by other designers from all periods of time!

Jill Rosenwald

"My work is inspired by the lifestyle of my happy, colorful and chic customers, and their very modern approach to design and fashion.  They are comfortable and confident mixing high and low..Hermes and H&M...fine antiques with Fallon rugs," quoted from Surya catelog.

Passion for design exceeds the classroom - although degreed in Interior Design - I'm a life long learner.  I study the work and am inspired daily by other designers from all periods of time!

Candace Olson

Quoted from Surya Catelog, "The essence of good design is the ability to sustain long-term integrity - to become classic.  The contrast and juxtaposition of the materials I use create a distinctly personal space that looks as if it has evolved over time."

See tomorrows blog for the design inspirational designer!

Do you want a room where you can relax?  

The color green is known for its relaxing, healing and regenerative characteristics.  

Refreshing blue...

lowers blood pressure and has a calming sensation!

Blue stained glass in churches represents eternity.

Purple represents wealth and spirituality!

According to the Surya catelog, "Da Vinci said the power of meditation increases when done in the purple light of stained glass."

See the Surya catelog for more details on color!

Before picking colors for your house try looking at colors in a new light!  Every color represents something and triggers certain sensations!

The color red...

 stimulates energy and encourages confidence

the chinese culture believes the color red is good luck

The color orange...

 gets your blood flowing and stimulates mental activity

and Native Americans think of orange as kinship, or connection

The color yellow...

is a happy color!  It increases optimism and stimulates muscle energy and memory!

According to the book Surya, "Hindus wear yellow to celebrate the Festival of Spring."

This information is referenced from Surya catalog.

An endearing approach to design now being followed by the best in our industry...a long time fav of mine Currey and Co...

It's all about simplifying your home while keeping it sophisticated and casual!

This Currey and Co. light fixture is the perfect example of this style.  It has a simple silhoutte with pure, no-fuss material-wrought iron.

Love how the earth-tone crackle glaze give the lamp a sophisticate look with clean lines.

I found some fabulous things at the Dallas Market this year...including a new "natural and electic" style! 

This furniture from Currey and Co. is a great example of this style.

It's all about the neutral grays...

This picture from HGTV shows a neutral gray room with a pop of orange.

 natural materials...

The natural material in this Elle Decor room fits right in with the style.

unique, handcrafted furniture!

One of my favorites lines of furniture at Market was Hickory Chair - it is made to be lived on!  We actually use all of their furniture and there are no coasters involved!  This is how people like to live - who wants to be freaking out when a table or chair gets eatten upon or sat on!

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Check out the Hickory Chair website to see more!