PROJECT BACKGROUND When we found out Emily Henderson’s next big home project was in our backyard (we’re based in Portland, OR), we HAD to be a part of it. We’ve partnered with Emily on several home makeovers over the years, but this one may be are absolute favorite. Here’s the backstory. Last year, Emily and […]

Photo Credit: Better Homes and Gardens Taking care of Mother Earth is on many peoples’ minds these days. One major trend is reducing our carbon footprint by literally reducing our footprint and downsizing our homes. Having a smaller home means lower heating bills, less space to clean. However, it can also mean unexpected décor opportunities. There […]

In my last post, I wrote about a very special job I had working on a new home on 10 acres that boasted over 100 windows. The simple elegance, clean lines and quiet glamour of the Hollywood Contemporary home needed special consideration and held special challenges. Last time I wrote about the master bathroom. This […]

There is nothing more exciting than a blank slate – a new home where we’re starting from scratch. I recently was fortunate to be asked to work on a new build – a client had built a beautiful new contemporary home on 10 acres of land. The windows were many and the view was breathtaking. […]

If you’re looking for design inspiration for your home, you might want to check out a builder show in your area.  It’s a great way to see the latest home décor trends. Recently I visited The Street of Dreams builder show in Portland, Oregon and toured state of-the-art homes packed with the latest technology and […]

NewStyle® hybrid shutters Angle top windows are a common residential architectural feature that is a big challenge to treat. We received this photo from the Morgan’s, of Tigard, OR. They currently have a honeycomb shade that they installed because they couldn’t find an angle top solution at their local hardware store. The Morgans are wondering […]

Silhouette® window shadings You’ve probably heard about the vast green landscape and captivating hillsides of Oregon, and if you’ve visited you’re most likely dying to come back. Though, the lush greenery that defines the euphoria here does have a price…we experience mild winters with an abundance of rainy and gray days. Come Spring, we’re jumping […]

My client and her husband just moved into their retirement home nestled in the forest outside of Portland, Oregon. The mountain home has a beautiful view out the back of the home, but the guest room on the side of the house looks out onto the side of the neighbor’s house.  The room had honeycomb […]

As I pulled up to my client’s urban home, I immediately recognized a challenge that is common in homes with neighbors close by – unless you get the right window coverings, you’ll have to choose between natural light and privacy. This realization, along with discussions and simply being in her living room, helped me zero […]