Hello friend, Have you ever noticed that the most special items in your home have a story behind them?  Whether it was your grandfather’s desk, your grandmother’s china, the first item that you purchased for your first home, or a piece of art that stirred you after you met the artist, these items are priceless!  The […]

A recent breakfast nook with photography by @MaliAzima.

I can see why Tina Turner did not use this alternative title to her famous song.  Love is something we all love to talk about; budgets, not so much.  Yet it is one of the most important topics for a successful interior design project, and I am going to share my thoughts here (even though I […]

Hello there, As an interior designer, I have been inside hundreds of homes.  Over time, I have noticed a pattern- many women have no place of their own. While the entire home may be their domain and usually under their influence, there is no “for her only” spot in her daily routine.  I am not talking about […]

The Tree of Kovel A Dedication to the People of Kovel, Ukraine By: Stephanie Andrews Hello friends, Tuesday, the 24th of February, marked the 4th anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine by Russia.  It is hard to imagine, yet the people of Ukraine have been living and dying with this destruction for four years.  This […]

The Art of the Empty Nest By:  Stephanie Andrews Hello friends, Please accept my apologies for being absent for the last two weeks. I was in Paris; despite the January rain, it was a glorious trip that I look forward to sharing more about soon. An empty-nest client even had art with empty nests in […]

New Beginnings by: Stephanie Andrews Happy New Year! What is on your docket for 2026? With a new planner, a new vision board, and my word of the year—”open”—I feel ready to manifest my plans for the upcoming year. I am focused on spending special time with family and friends, prioritizing my health, and finalizing […]

Imagine a World Without Art by: Stephanie Andrews When I think about art, my mind automatically goes to a painting or drawing, whether it’s in a sketchbook, on a wall, or on a computer. While art encompasses so much more—including drama, music, film, and other forms of creation— this visual medium is the one that […]

Planning a Holiday Party. (and an invitation!) Are you ready?  If you are like me, this mere question strikes a bit of fear in my heart!  This time of year is marked by more family gatherings, more social events, more gifts, more food, and, in general, more of most things, which seem fairly evenly distributed […]