I just happened to be over at Anthropologie, and notice that they are carrying the Plover Organic sheet sets. I enjoy Plover Organics for several reasons. One is that they are block printed. This is the technique often used in indian textiles where an ... READ the POST
When Should I Be Afraid of Fabric?
I spent my early career as a textile designer, and love textiles. But like any modern manufactured product, fabrics are a complex substance with many inputs. The reality is that there are a lot of chemical inputs that might be unhealthy, but it is challenging assessing the level of exposure/risk ... READ the POST
Why I love design- and keep running my business even when it is work
I recently had to renew one of my advertising contracts (yes please click through and see me on Houzz, but come back and read my blog) And you know what? It was kind of scary, it was one of the biggest yearly investments for my small business, and it was a lot of money. Think: more- ... READ the POST
Dangerous Chemicals Home Industries Don’t Want You to Know About
A sustainable interior design expert outlines the dangers of common toxins in your furniture — and how you can make your indoor air cleaner and safer. If you value a healthy home and a healthy natural world, you’re one of my people. Unfortunately for us, many common chemicals in products you ... READ the POST
Size is not everything
I recently came across this great news article about Jay Schafer, who really helped to start the tiny house movement: I like his houses, because his has really explored two interesting areas deeply. He clearly has thought about what functions take place in a home, and how to make ... READ the POST
Vacation Rental Design
I have been an interior designer for 14 years, and an Airbnb hostess for 7. Since becoming a hostess, I also have used Aibnb and VRBO a fair amount for travel. One thing I have noticed is that when I am creating, or choosing a rental space, I am looking for really different things than ... READ the POST
