I have never owned a dog; however, I am utterly fascinated by the wonderful furniture and accessories one can purchase for them from catalogs and online. “Going to the dogs” is the phrase that… More

The first time I ever held a newborn in my arms was a little nerve-wracking. My sister asked me if I would like to hold my nephew, and I eagerly agreed. After some coaching on how to hold and cradle babies,… More

"My design style is not what’s important. The most important thing an interior designer can do is listen to her client and develop a style the client is envisioning. I can work with anyone in the… More

The end of summer is a time of huge transition. I find it one of the most difficult times of the year, and I am wondering why. I think it has to do with the pictures I put in my brain—around May—of… More

“If you needed a catchall word for my spaces now, it would be ‘clutterless.’” —Alexis Doyle, feng shui expert and interior designer to the stars GN: How did you come to develop… More

“Picture those beautiful French or Italian country villa interiors built in the 15th to 18th centuries. If we were asked, ‘Do you have a favorite style?’, the quick reply would be … More