A story of the pursuit of ones purpose as defined by Author Daniel Pink in his book Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us
What’s Hot Now – Its All About The Pulls
KANSAS CITY HOMES & STYLE – Jan/Feb 2018 Issue Trends – What’s Hot Now? Its All About The Pulls The idea of being stylish is to go all out – to looks for and add something which is unexpected. While we often think of this happening with bigger furniture statement pieces, this can also be achieved […]
The Hills Magazine November 2017 Issue
“In first grade, I was the kid who would go around the classroom straightening up the rows of desks,” she said. “Then one day after my teacher brought another teacher over to see what I had done with my art assignment, I was hooked. I discovered the well of creativity within me. And I was going to tap it. Quickly replacing any desire to be an astronaut, this ‘thing’ I discovered now had me wanting to be an artist.
What Influences Interior Designers Who Create Amazing Spaces
Ever wonder what perspective an interior designers draws from when creating some of the most amazing spaces? Let’s find out what a panel of Hospitality Interior Design experts had to say about their craft. The event was hosted by the American Society of Interior Designers during the fall Market in High Point, NC. Great discussion. […]
Fashion and Interior Design Styles often Evolve on Parallel Paths
Whereas in the past no self-respecting fashionista would wear gold and silver jewelry at the same time, now skillfully mixing metallics is a fast way to look effortlessly modern and chic. Taking a cue from fashion, there’s no
Master Bedroom Retreat
The goal was to have a space that was elegant, serene, cozy, unique and inviting was what was found when one entered into the master suite through the double French doors. Light, color, texture, shape, and form intermingled; objects dominate and recede to produce a winning solution
What’s Hot Now -Trending Sept 2016
Organic Shapes & Textures are making an appearance everywhere in 2016. The Organic Form trend uses flowing, curving, organic shapes. As opposed to geometric shapes composed of straight, angular, or rigid. The overall impression of this trend is one of liveliness, motion, flow, and a juxtaposition of both simplicity and complexity. These forms seem alive. Inspired […]
Artisans Own Favorite Spaces – Kansas City Homes & Style, Sept 2015 Issue
Proving that landscape design can be just as sumptuous as interior design, owner of Design Matters and interior designer, Susan Miller chose the backyard as her favorite space. The project canvas, consisting of 1 ¼ acres of highly treed land. Presented challenges as well as provided unexpected delights at project fruition. “My husband and I […]
Rethinking Retail Showroom
The design of the showroom speaks to the essence of the business itself – raw materials coming together creating something new. The point of inspiration is to expose customers to a multitude of products and applications that they can use across the spectrum of their work.
ASID Chapter Leadership Conference 2014
One of the things that happens when you agree to sit on the ASID board of the Missouri West/Kansas chapter as the Membership Director is being included in this annual event. Last fall when asked to fill this position – I simply could not come up with one reason to opt out. So the answer […]