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The Stone Of The Season
Every season has its signature pieces, items that can be worn year-round but look especially fabulous during a particular time of year. For this (and every) Summer, that piece is turquoise. Against bronzed skin, paired with white, and set in beautiful yellow gold,...
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The Nontraditional Bride
Although bridal styling is not among my main services, having recently spoken at a Denver wedding expo as well as designed the office for top wedding and event planner Calluna Events, I've got brides on the brain- specifically, how to buck convention and embrace all...
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Elements of Style II
I graduated from Georgetown with a Sociology & Psychology degree, and thinking that I wanted to work for the FBI, wrote my thesis on women in law enforcement. Had I known the true path of my career, I would have begun tracking the psycho-social factors...
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Stylish Spring Coats
Judging by the feedback I'm getting from clients, friends, random people on the street, no one owns a suitable Spring coat. This doesn't surprise me in the least; a seasonal coat is one of those...
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Giddy Up!
There are few occasions where one can sport a big silly hat with impunity. Across the pond, creative headwear is part of British party culture; Americans really have only one day and that day is coming up. Newly launched Boulder Lifestyle Magazine is hosting the...
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Elements of Style
Over the last 3 years of working with 50+ clients, I've come to see and define the elements of style: creativity, budget, discipline & desire. Among these, only one separates a good wardrobe from a spectacular one, and it's not what you're expecting. Disciplined...
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Snow & Sandals
It's 25degrees in Boulder today after receiving a foot of snow yesterday, but we're still looking forward! If you haven't yet pondered your sandal situation for the upcoming season, allow me to make a recommendation. Gladiators became trendy many years ago and,...
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Faux Friendly
Recently, I had to espouse the style benefits of a cowhide rug (one of MHS's favorite things) to a vegetarian client, which (as you might imagine) is not the easiest sell. From a design perspective, there was no other option for her space, but I first...
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Why So Serious?
Two factors help influence my decorating choices- age and edge, and thank goodness for them! It's not uncommon for interior designers to bring the most serious, the most formal touch to a home where each piece is perfect yet somehow rooms lack personality and...
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A Nightmare Indeed- Part II
On Tuesday, I used the recently listed 'Nightmare On Elm Street' property to demonstrate a common design mistake: large, oversized/overscaled furniture weighs down a room's look and feel. The home's living room (pictured) is a veritable catalogue of design and...
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