When it comes to great artists and designers, creativity has no bounds. Since I have my hands in a few different areas – interior design, photography, carpentry, etc. – I really like to see other designers who are doing the same. So a few days ago I shared my obsession with geometric shapes (the hexagon!) …
I love pieces that have a story or history behind them, so ceramics have always been cool in my book. I mean, some even date back to the beginning of civilization itself! Talk about history… What makes ceramics even better is how they serve two purposes – function and fun. Sure plates and pottery have …
Good design is all about reflecting your personality and passions. I’m crazy about the classics; found and reinvented furniture and décor seriously fill my home. Just stop by my place and you’ll see what I mean. People call me a vintage hoarder. Exhibit A: I scooped up these classic stackable chairs at a school tag …
I’m always looking for new inspiration. So today I thought it would be cool to highlight my friend and designer David Butler. Not only does he have fresh ideas and is a lead singer in a rock n roll band, but the DUDE designs patterns for quilts. I mean come on… I can totally relate! …
When it comes to design influences, it can be hard to pinpoint all of the individual things that have helped form my eye, but the style from the 1960s is one thing I can say with certainty has contributed to my taste. One thing I love about the 60s is the bold use of color …
This week I came across the website of New York based interior designer Kelly Behun and I was really inspired by her portfolio. She’s nailed the artistry of combining irreverent, modern and retro pieces and I wouldn’t mind moving that truck of stuff I’ve got driving across the country into one of these pads. Here …
In case you missed it, on The Revolution we amped the look and feel of this room by adding some color on the ceiling. More often than not, ceilings go unnoticed, but taking advantage of the blank canvas is a great way to tie together your design theme. In this case, we added just a …
I find inspiration everywhere – from Mother Nature’s finest, to the clothes in my wardrobe, to the nonstop buzz of crazy NYC. And I have to say, I never get tired of it. This summer during my travels I found some really cool inspiration in some traditional Danish ceramics and I thought they were cool …
When I was a kid, let’s just say that I was a bit of a handful at times. With design always on my mind, I was never satisfied with leaving anything the way I found it. So when my mom had had enough of my creative spirit I her home, she told me it was …