Master Class: The Geometry of Design Wednesday August 14, 2013 10 am CDT/ 11 am EDT/ 8am PDT Don’t let the title scare you. This class will cover design lessons in the elements and principles that make up the vocabulary of design including proportion theory and The Golden Rectangle. Learn how to use a proportion […] Read more
SOOOO EXCITED to be part of the Design Tech Summit 2013-2014, a hands on learning environment showcasing the latest tech apps, project management software solutions, rendering tools, and so much more for interior designers, architects, etc. There are three tracks: Project Management Presentation and Rendering Software Mobile Apps Join me for the first #DesignTechSummit2013 at […] Read more
Apps are coming to the marketplace fast and furious. I wanted to share several that I am liking and that I think you’ll fine fab too. I have also added a couple to the laundry list that I haven’t had a chance to play around with, but have great reviews. What are your favorite apps […] Read more

Looking for a bit of old Hollywood glamour? Is shimmer or sparkle one of your client’s must have? Think sequins. I am loving them in all varieties, colors and in all categories from bedding and decorative pillows to upholstery and wallpaper. Sequins add just enough shine without being crass or over- the- top. Dress them […] Read more

Blue is perennially voted the favorite color of U. S. consumers and has shown up in one shade or another in home décor color palettes for the last 50 years. So it in no wonder that that this summer, blue is top of mind when decorating indoors and out. A variety of blues worked […] Read more
Chicago, Il-Fresh off several successful speaking engagements, window fashion expert, Deb Barrett was recently named lead window fashion expert for Inspired Drapes, offering soft custom window coverings. As Inspired Drapes’ window fashion expert, Barrett will work closely with their vendor alliance team to offer advice, produce a series of training videos and live presentations and […] Read more
Join The Decorating and Staging Academy in Atlanta, GA, July 11-12, for an Exciting and Informative Conference-The DECO-Zone Symposium and a chance to shop the largest To- the- Trade- Only Market in the country. Register by June 7th to earn a FREE hotel room. Don’t miss me and other phenomenal speakers in action. I will be […] Read more

Join JoAnne Lenart Weary and me for our new series: The Profit Potential: Pricing. The first webinar in this series is all you need or want to know about pricing- always a hot topic for design pros! The Profit Potential: Pricing Two part series – June 19 and 26 , 2013 2- 1.5 hour sessions 5 […] Read more