7 Things a Furniture Store Will Never Tell You

You know that expression: hindsight is 20-20? Sure, it’s true, but it becomes truly painful when it comes to the feeling like you got screwed on a furniture purchase by a furniture store. There are some great furniture retailers out there – both online and bricks and mortar. But my lovelies, the mission-critical innuendo in…

July Decorating Savvy Checklist

Summer is here and it’s a doozy! If for some reason you aren’t sitting by a pool with a cold drink in hand, get some positive, productive vibes going in your home with this month’s Decorating Savvy Checklist! Select even just one of the actions below to make immediate improvements to your nest and life.…

How To Improve Your Design Eye

There’s a party going on over on Facebook – are you missing out? I go LIVE every Tuesday at 4PM EST to discuss decorating dilemmas, tricky trends and answer YOUR burning design questions. Join me live to submit your question every week for a chance to get your challenges addressed by an award winning interior…

Devil Wears Prada Office

This month, we created a high-end home office that captures the sleek, urban aesthetic of the devil in Prada herself, Miranda Priestly. A glass top desk and a black leather desk chair are paired together on one side of the space. Across the room sits a stylish tufted white leather sofa and pair of…

TIDA Blog Round Up: How to Beat Decorating Stress

Whether you’re in the middle of a design project or eager to start one, decorating stress can creep in when you least expect it. To give you the strength to conquer your anxiety and get back on track to design fabulousness, we’ve rounded up four of our favorite timeless TIDA blogs all about how to…

June Decorating Savvy Checklist

Did you know that lists have been known to boost creativity? Sign me up! It’s true. By writing down the small steps, you’re freeing up your mind to focus on the bigger picture! To help get your creative juices flowing, enjoy this month’s Decorating Savvy Checklist! Select even just one of the actions below to…

Design Trends: Can You Really Avoid Them?

Great Interior Design Hacks thanks to Highlights from the 2018 Kips Bay Show House

I can think of very few places where amazing interior design ideas abound, but making the shortlist is absolutely the Kips Bay Show House. This year, the great-design-ideas fountain overflowed! Read on to learn some great interior design hacks based upon my recent trip to the 2018 Kips Bay Show House. You’ll glean some delish…

Room In A Box: Bold Sunroom

After a wacky winter of sub-freezing temps and unexpected nor’easters, this spring weather feels well deserved! To help ring in the season, we created a bold and beautiful Sunroom that feels just as warm and sunny as it does outside. A graphic palm leaf patterned area rug sets the tone for this fun, casual space.…

May Decorating Savvy Checklist

Summer is almost here! Rather than sitting around daydreaming about your upcoming vacation – although that’s very tempting – try sprucing up your home using this month’s Decorating Savvy Checklist! Select even just one of the actions below to make immediate improvements to your nest and life. Spruce up your front door with a fresh…