Work can take many forms – reading, writing, number crunching, digital creating, drafting, and research just to name a few, and so in turn, a workspace can take many forms. Residential spaces for these ...

Art is my most favorite subject when it comes to interior design. A piece of art can make or break a room. It can tell a story, add life, add humor, or bring in a bold element to minimal composition ...

As this issue goes to print, we will be heading indoors after a summer that was unlike any other in recent history. Now more than ever there is a desire to stay home, nest, and make your home warm, ...

This year is unprecedented. As I write this from my home office, I have, as well as most of us, been home since March. We closed our stores March 15 and just reopened on May 15th. What a crazy time ...

Recently, I read an article by a designer regarding how she achieved her inspiration. As well, when I was at market recently, I attended a seminar with Martin Bullard, another A-list designer, and listened ...

Over the last 20 years I have been a part of countless renovations and new builds from the ground up. If you are considering a remodel, there is so much to ponder, that I thought it would be fun and ...

As technology keeps moving us forward, there are some fantastic innovations in fabrics these days. Just because you have kids, entertain, or just want to eat popcorn on your sofa, you don’t need to ...

It’s been 3 years that I have been writing for Southern Oregon Magazine as a design contributor, and I thought some musings on design is the best subject at the moment.

Although the digital world ...

As I thought about what to write for this issue, I didn’t need to go far. I have been designing and styling bookshelves and bookcases for 20 years. Here is a challenge for you, dear reader:

Stop. ...

Last issue, I spoke about current design trends in relation to furnishings and accessories. For this issue, I did some research, as well as analyzing the projects at our firm, and here goes:

If ...

Wow, another spin around the planet and another furniture market this last January! I have been going to market for almost 20 years now, and I have seen quite a bit over the years! I remember when we ...

As I write my quarterly article for Southern Oregon Magazine, I must admit I am on a bit of a tangent. Both of my kids are organic farmers and they do their best to live without making much ...

Lately, we have had a run on designing master bedrooms at Terra Firma Home! Sometimes, after so much effort goes into decorating the common areas, the master gets swept aside for a bit until the homeowner ...

Summer has finally arrived! For all of us here in Southern Oregon, we can rejoice that the long, wet, winter is over! I, for one, have been out in the garden, getting the patio ready for warm, alfresco ...

“The final judge in decorating, as any decorator knows, is not the “logic of the mind, but the logic of the eye” – Billy Baldwin

Accessories are the finishing touches of texture, style, color ...

Sometimes we just want our home to have that breezy, walk -through feeling and instead it’s full of clutter and obstacles. If you have a room that is small, consider the following tips to give it a ...

As this year comes to a close, I find myself reflecting on what it is I love about interior design and I realize there are many elements and considerations on design that are woven together to make ...