Ok, I just had to show you guys my latest acquisition. Large Swarovski crystal earrings with a small golden spike below, theyre Fallon by Dana Lorenz.I dont have a ton of jewelry so instead of keepin...
I live in a small alcove (L-shaped) studio and while its an obvious choice to put the bed in the alcove, my queen size bed barely fit and since I have no desire to go smaller than a queen Im us...
Classical Singer Magazine included me in their $50 Week column focusing on "The Richness of Minimalism". Thanks so much to Olivia Giovetti for interviewing me!! Click on images for large...
I helped this client get settled into her new apartment including figuring out the layout and specifying what if any new storage she needed. Youve already seen what I did with her clothes c...
while i am back to posting blogger has since changed the look and way you create posts. all the sizing and spacing is off and im having a hard time making everything look the way i want it. sorry if ...
If you have the room, using a dresser in an entry is a great way to maximize easy access storage. The lower drawers hold kids shoes, the middle hold totes and backpacks, the top holds smaller things ...
bedroom windows beforebedroom windows afterThe windows in the bedroom of this rental are screaming for long flowing curtains. We wanted one long rod but those can be pricey. Instead, I suggested blac...
Going thru my photos, I found these from the wall opposite the shelves from this library that I havent shared before. So lets take this time to talk about how to arrange your books. Some people arran...
Click here to watch this great video from DailyCandy. Alexa von Tobel from LearnVest.com tells us what you should carry in your wallet. I need to put a pic of my cat in mine....
hall closet beforenow the husbands closetBefore, this closet was the garage holding some of the husbands clothes but mostly misc things. This husband and wife were sharing a larger walk-in closet, bu...
bookshelves beforeleft bookshelf afterright bookshelf aftergirls bookshelf afterThese bookshelves are from the same apartment in the previous posts. She has some really pretty things and I couldnt re...
beforeafter: notebook drawerstationery drawercenter drawerThis is the gorgeous desk of same client as the last post. With the exception of the bottom side drawers which are file drawers, none of the ...
girls closet beforegirls closet afterThis closet, from the same client in the past few posts, is shared by a newborn and a 2 1/2 yr old. The main goal here was for the toddler to get dressed by herse...
beforeafterThis client recently moved into a 2 bedroom apartment with her husband and 2 small children. The apartment is beautiful and all the closets have great shelving but having great closets doe...
iron nailssimple white hooksbridle hookblecka hookoverdoor hookIf you dont have the need or desire for anything fancy, here are some of my favorite inexpensive wall hooks. Iron Nails2"L$12 set of...
(click image for larger view)This corner of a clients tiny kitchen had huge storage potential. After taking measurements I made my suggestions (I hand draw everything, Im not so keen on computer sket...
(image courtesy of manhattan nest)I just had to show you what Daniel over at Manhattan Nest did to his bathroom. Any bathroom can be fabulous. And just about every bathroom I encounter needs a bigger...
Mounting a television isnt always an option, but if you have children running around, securing your tv is a must (your furniture too). Sanus Systems Anti-Tip Strap seems to have very good reviews onl...
interior design by brad fordimage courtesy of freundevonfreunden.comimage by stuart mcintyreI have lots to show you but seems all the pics I take lately are coming out horribly. So when I figure out ...
beautiful glass candles:now as beautiful containers for office supplies or in medicine cabinet:dry cleaner bags to help handbags keep their shape:toilet paper rolls to keep utensil tray in place:Cand...
view from kitchen/living areaview from bedroomfloor plan not to scaleclick for larger viewYouve seen her previous apt. Heres the new place; a bit smaller but she owns it (!) and is taking her time to...
Ive sung The Laundress praise before. Love their storage pieces and their mission to get people to take care of their beautiful delicates on their own. Theyve had the blog for years, they dont blog o...
(images courtesy of into the gloss)Did you see this article in the NY Times "My Lipstick? Its in Here Somewhere" about what cosmetics people carry with them when they leave the house and what...
before:in progress, almost done:(click image for larger view)Many clients just need me to help them to a certain point of a project which they can then finish on their own. This client needed help wi...
before:after:All the books were taken off the shelves and gathered from other areas of the apartment. We categorized and cleaned them along with the the shelves. Books she needed the easiest access a...
Check out this discussion over at the New York Times. Theyre short articles, I especially liked April Bensons "Collecting as Pleasure and Pain".
Couldnt have said it better myself....
Arrow HangerSmall Dropit HooksWave HangerMany people I work with rent and worry about spending too much money on setting up their space. Hooks are a perfect example of how to spend money in a rental;...
ghost antler coat rack by erich ginderlacquer coat rackcoatrack dotscaribou wall hook by roostcast iron animal hooksA simple way to not only organize your space but also keep it neat and more functio...
This kitchen is a bit smaller than the one in the previous post and this client doesnt have as many dishes and glasses so instead of having a strictly glass or dishes cabinets, weve combined the two....
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