Solving the Room Identity Crisis

Solving the Room Identity Crisis

During a recent sit-down with a friend, I casually vented my frustration about my living room. I’m an architect, for goodness sake; I should be able to make every room in my house magazine-shoot ready, right? Instead, I have a dining room that morphs into a...
Don’t Get Stuck, Get Inspired

Don’t Get Stuck, Get Inspired

If you’ve been putting off starting a remodel or redecorating project because you have no idea where to begin, I’d be willing to bet a little inspiration would get your creative juices flowing. At a recent design industry event, I met Deanna Kienast, a...
5 Tips for Improving Outdoor Living

5 Tips for Improving Outdoor Living

Modern backyard designed by Holly Hall, AIA Crickets singing, fireflies flickering, beautiful sunsets, and warm, humid nights. Along with pool parties and barbeques, summer is here in Texas! For some outdoorsy folks, they’d live out-of-doors all year round (my...
Garlands and Lights and Trees, Oh My!

Garlands and Lights and Trees, Oh My!

Welcome to the holiday decorating season. If you haven’t already, the time has come to start fluffing your house in preparation for holiday traditions and celebrations. So what do we mean by fluffing? If you had your holiday decorations out before Halloween was...