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As an experienced writer, I've published hundreds of articles on the two subjects I love the most to write on: interior design and health. This portfolio highlights some of my favorite stories I've written.
This tiny cottage-style she shed is small on space, but big on charm and function. See how this homeowner created a feminine haven!
On days when some rest and relaxation are in order, this family of four, who appreciate the calm and quiet of a small town outside of Austin, Texas, retreat to their midcentury ranch where they can enjoy the simple life. They rebuilt the home from its dilapidated state into a welcoming space that spoke to the family’s desire for comfort and togetherness and that also tips its hat to Texas style.
If you visit the small historic town of Beaufort, South Carolina, you may spot a charming, white-painted school bus parked outside a vintage market or festival. Beyond its front entrance with a refurbished farmhouse door, you'll find a small shop on wheels, with jewelry on display that's "heart- and hand-crafted" by circa1910 owner Kayla Derrick.
Forward-thinking furniture designer Alexander Díaz Andersson, founder of Mexico City studio Atra, considers how natural woods and metals age over time. "We're mindful of the decaying process so that with use [the furniture] becomes more beautiful," says Díaz Andersson, who recently brought Atra to the U.S.
With antique barnwood beams, old Spanish roof tiles on top and picture-perfect views of the rural backdrop of Ojai, California, it's hard to believe that Steve and Brooke Giannetti's Patina Farm hasn't been a part of the landscape for at least a century.
Relocating from Mexico City to Los Angeles to open a new studio outpost felt like a natural fit for Ezequiel Farca, who, along with his business partner, founded their eponymous architecture and design firm, Ezequiel Farca + Cristina Grappin.
With all the tile color and finish selections to choose from, it can be dizzying to figure out exactly how to design your bathroom space. Do you want something trendy or do you want to go for something with a little staying power? There are many ways to make a design statement with your bathroom tile.
"Color has always come really naturally to me," explains Rachel Shingleton , the interior designer behind our Project House 2020, who's well-known for her designs with playful color combinations. Learning how to pick your color palette is all about experimentation and going with what you are drawn to, Rachel says.
IN LOS ANGELES, where aspiring actors, musicians and other creative spirits are drawn to the hippest ZIP codes, image means everything. But while you can find the latest in fashion and food in L.A., creative eyewear has been harder to come by. Julia Gogosha saw this as a wide-open opportunity to bring unique eyewear collections by independent designers to Tinseltown. And Gogosha knew her stuff, since she’d spent a decade as a sales rep for eyewear brands Selima, DITA, Anne & Valentin and...
Nothing compares to the taste of fresh, natural ingredients or the aromas of home cooking wafting in from the kitchen. Dining at Maria's A Great Place to Eat in Washington feels almost like home, but not like anywhere else.