Volume 24: May
Inspirational finds near and far
Occasionally, the opportunity to travel for both work and pleasure will arise. Such was the case for me recently when I traveled to Milan with a fellow designer. Our only expectation was to take in as much inspiration as possible (spoiler alert: this was definitely accomplished!).
One of the most impressive sites was the Duomo di Milano at night, pictured above. It's mind boggling to think that this structure, as massive as it is, is only the 15th largest in the world.
Classics since the 14th Century
Marble, a truly timeless material, seen in the facade of the Duomo di Milano. Gray, always in style, don't believe everything the blogs tell you. Arches, an interesting detail we often see in the vintage homes we remodel.
Natural is always in
Curvilinear lines paired with natural stone bring both elegance and comfort.
BEHIND THE SCENES
Ever wonder how we get from inspiration to the finished project? After our initial meeting we follow up with a proposed floor plan. Once that is approved, we create a rendering showing you a colored realistic drawing of what your finished project could look like.
These renderings and floor plans are shared with your contractor who then uses them to create your beautiful, updated space.
We would love to help you achieve your vision with your next project. Please reach out to us here 👇🏻!
Volume 23: March
Following the sunshine
Inspiration in the desert
My family and I recently traveled to Arizona during my daughter's mid-winter break from school. The glow of the desert sunshine accompanied by the little bit city, little bit country vibe of Scottsdale had something for everyone.
I decided we would visit Taliesin West, Frank Lloyd Wright's winter home and desert laboratory, and the Desert Botanical Garden. These were not at the top of the list for my teenage daughter as she was much more excited about attending the Arabian horse show which luckily overlapped with our visit.
I'm proud to share that she was all smiles at the end of both outings.
We'd all recommend the audio tour at Taliesin West, as we could adjust our timing for any crowds and easily walk the tour. Most of the visit is outdoors, so we were pleased to have moderate weather.
In making your plans, get some great Frank Lloyd Wright inspiration at the Arizona Biltmore (in Phoenix). His brick design work is on proud display everywhere and you can take a history tour. The hotel is on beautiful grounds with something for everyone – pool, cafes, even gelato!
Stay tuned next month for a behind the scenes of one of our latest projects.
