Trish WhitsellApr 122 minJust Don't Do It...Hey there! I know the expectation is for me to write a DIY with a "Just Do It" by showing or talking about some new trend you can...
Trish WhitsellFeb 188 minBack and ForthAnyone who does keep up with our blog, knows that I do not claim any ability to write well. l am never going to write to the masses, nor...
Trish WhitsellJan 182 minHow Designer's WorkExpectations can be a real problem for a design team. Let me begin with, I love HGTV and all the fun design shows they feature. With...
Emily WilliamsDec 4, 20215 min'Tis the Season for FireplacesFall is such an amazing time of the year. The leaves are changing and the weather is rather unpredictable. One day the temperature high...
Emily WilliamsOct 31, 20213 minHow to Choose Paint ColorsIf you feel lost when trying to decide on a color palette for your house, you are not alone. On the surface, it seems like a simple...
Trish WhitsellOct 8, 20212 minThe Skeleton Key For Design Hello Friends!! We have been so busy here that I have neglected to blog, partly because it is my least favorite thing to do, and partly...
Trish WhitsellJul 9, 20213 min Clear VisionMost people walk into a room and see what is, and decorate around it. A designer walks into a room and sees what can be, and immediately...
Trish WhitsellApr 25, 20215 minLet's Get Something Started...Again.One question we get asked repeatedly, usually by every client we meet is: How hard is it to go from one project, and walk into a new one;...
Trish WhitsellApr 10, 20214 min Where I Come FromRecently our 10 year old son asked what I meant when I would say "You come from a long line of hard workers and goal achievers". His...
Trish WhitsellMar 11, 20215 minA "Misfit Room"Have you ever watched the cartoon movie Rudolf The Red Nosed Reindeer? Remember in that movie the island of misfit toys? Well, I call a...
Trish WhitsellMar 11, 20213 minDesign InvestmentHave you ever thought about how much art is in an actual design plan? 2D or 3D plans (usually done in some sort of CAD program) is a...
Trish WhitsellFeb 9, 20213 minDesigning With Contractors After being asked what the benefits are of membership to local Chamber of Commerce and obtaining a contractor license, I decided to write...
Trish WhitsellJul 9, 20202 minSmall Business and the EconomyAs businesses big and small are all struggling to get back up on their feet after the shutdown, it saddens me to see some of them close...
Emily WilliamsApr 9, 20203 minDesigning Via Phone (Follow the directions at the end of this post... and you can WIN)This year, we have already faced many challenges and spent way more time at home than we ever have before. Most of us are juggling...
Emily WilliamsFeb 16, 20203 minPlanning a Renovation?Why is a Designer important during a renovation? If you read last month’s blog, you’ll recall that we said renovating is huge this year....
Emily WilliamsJan 13, 20202 minDesigning in 2020Welcome to 2020! We already have half of the first month behind us and we are so excited to see what the future brings. That is really...
Trish WhitsellNov 14, 20193 minSleep DesigningSMLXL This post is for the benefit of that designer who has a million and one ideas just waiting to come to life. Sometimes we forget...
Trish WhitsellNov 5, 20192 minDesign FlowTo your house frame be true... Ever pull up to a home and immediately have an idea how the inside might be decorated? It is not only the...
Trish WhitsellOct 20, 20192 minSelecting Window TreatmentsEveryone agrees that selecting the right window treatment for your home is essential to every rooms decor and sets the tone for each room...
Emily WilliamsSep 9, 20192 minDecorating ConsistencyWhen I first moved out on my own, pretty much all my furniture and decorations were gifted thanks to family and friends. This helped me...