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May

As the May flowers begin to bloom, Christine reflects on a few of her mentors and how they have helped shape her philosophy and approach to design.

As the May flowers begin to bloom, Christine reflects on a few of her mentors and how they have helped shape her philosophy and approach to design. Everything around us influences how we understand the world and how we experience interiors. The past inspires the future, and education as well as experiences all play an… Continue reading As the May flowers begin to bloom, Christine reflects on a few of her mentors and how they have helped shape her philosophy and approach to design.

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Apr

As the 45th annual New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival approaches, Christine reflects on how travel and culture have inspired her throughout her lifetime.

As the 45th annual New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival approaches, Christine reflects on how travel and culture have inspired her throughout her lifetime. Not only have her own personal voyages inspired her, so have the excursions and backgrounds of some well-known interior designers and art enthusiasts. This month we will focus on Angèle Parlange… Continue reading As the 45th annual New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival approaches, Christine reflects on how travel and culture have inspired her throughout her lifetime.

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Mar

As we “March Fourth” into 2014, Christine reflects on several of the women designers that have influenced her throughout her life.

As we “March Fourth” into 2014, Christine reflects on several of the women designers that have influenced her throughout her life. These include icons such as Elsie De Wolfe, Frances Adler Elkins, Edith Wharton and Dorothy Draper, as well as current day designers and design afficionados such as Nina Campbell, Heather Clawson and Alexandra Stoddard.… Continue reading As we “March Fourth” into 2014, Christine reflects on several of the women designers that have influenced her throughout her life.

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Feb

This month, in observance of Saint Valentine’s Day, we are focusing on Christine’s first “interior design loves.”

This month, in observance of Saint Valentine’s Day, we are focusing on Christine’s first “interior design loves.” Some of her first inspirations came from the books Dollhouse Magic by P.K. Roche and Miniature Rooms: The Thorne Rooms at the Art Institute of Chicago. Possessing an appreciation for dollhouse interiors is one of the many influences… Continue reading This month, in observance of Saint Valentine’s Day, we are focusing on Christine’s first “interior design loves.”

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Jan

Each month this year, we will be focusing on what has inspired Christine throughout her career as an Interior Designer.

Each month this year, we will be focusing on what has inspired Christine throughout her career as an Interior Designer. For the first month of 2014, we are going back to basics and spotlighting one of the fundamental elements of design- the color wheel. All children start out with a preference. Ask any child what… Continue reading Each month this year, we will be focusing on what has inspired Christine throughout her career as an Interior Designer.

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Sep

The kids are back in school so give them a fun, new space that will make them look forward to studying and homework!

The kids are back in school so give them a fun, new space that will make them look forward to studying and homework! Instead of giving them a small workspace in the corner of their bedroom or squeezed onto the busy kitchen counter, designate an area in a separate room where they can better concentrate…… Continue reading The kids are back in school so give them a fun, new space that will make them look forward to studying and homework!

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Aug

It’s the last month before school begins so when saying “goodbye” to summer, why not say “hello” to a fresh look for your kid’s room?

It’s the last month before school begins so when saying “goodbye” to summer, why not say “hello” to a fresh look for your kid’s room? A simple, but high-impact item to add to your son or daughter’s room is a roman shade like the two featured in this month’s newsletter. The image below shows a… Continue reading It’s the last month before school begins so when saying “goodbye” to summer, why not say “hello” to a fresh look for your kid’s room?