The Design Angle

This Sunday, June 22nd I will be on air with Brian Bushlach the host of the “Home and Wealth Show” on KXL 750Am. Brian owns Integrity Mortgage Planning and is a trusted subject matter expert in building wealth in the Portland, Oregon market. I love...

I recently found out through the Interior Design Society about Real People Real Houses a web site where homeowners, architects, contractors, interior designers, and interior decorators post their before and after interior design projects. Others in the community have an opportunity to post comments and...

It must be my Midwest roots, but as far as I am concerned one of the simplest pleasures in life is sitting outside. My cool glass of iced tea in hand, I am transported to another time listening to the wind whistle through the trees,...

Do you want to know how your remodeling or construction project could be more sustainable, green or environmentally friendly? Oregon’s Metro has a new region-wide Green Building Hotline for residential and commercial projects. The hotline answers questions to find the latest green materials, renewable energy,...

It’s seems so basic doesn’t it? You choose a wall color, clear the room, prep, and paint the walls. Once it is finished you step back for a full view. “Oh no! That can’t be the color of the paint chip.” It’s too dark, too...

Some of you know that my Mom and sister live in Indianapolis and are certified redesigners and home staging professionals. They trained with Diane Agricola, a trainer with the Society of Decorating Professionals. Earlier this year they invited me to the SDP’s conference in sunny...

I was invited this week to guest blog for a Home Office Organizer, Brandi Kajino based in Vancouver, Washington. If you are a professional running a home office, please read my home office decorating tips for do it-yourself minded individuals. Brandi Kajino is touted as...

It is getting closer. The six week summer learning series where we will teach you how to transform your own home. Have you ever wanted to hear design secrets from the pros? Now is your chance! Starting June 17th for six consecutive Tuesdays we will...

I don’t know what it is about human nature, but we love before and after photography of interiors. It is almost as though we appreciate the “after” more when we see the state of the “before”. I am including a new section on my interior...

Cal Johnson from Burnt Lizard Media just finished a video shoot with me and compiled it with my design portfolio. You can view the design video on YouTube. The design video will also be posted on my interior design web site within the next couple...