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A B O U T * T H I S * B L O G

This blog is a collection of columns I wrote for the Lifestyles, Home and Garden Section of the Napa Valley Register. They were published in the newspaper from 2012 to 2021 under the headline, "Demystifying Design." I've divided this blog into categories as listed in the menu bar. Be sure to click on "More" to see the full list of topics. If you're looking for something specific, enter the word in the search bar. Most of the time, any pertinent column(s) will show up - as lo

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Demystifying Design & PLC Interiors Bid a Fond Farewell

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Demystifying Design & PLC Interiors Bid a Fond Farewell

Dear Readers, I’ve been graciously given the opportunity to make today’s column a personal one. After writing more than 300 columns in nearly ten years, this one is to be my last. You’ll never know how much I’ve enjoyed writing for you, sharing my work as an interior designer, and answering your questions. I never would have imagined that I would meet so many of you if only through a friendly email. Some of you became clients and some my cherished friends. I feel so fortunate

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Pantone's Color of the Year - Classic Blue

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Pantone's Color of the Year - Classic Blue

This enduring color is Pantone’s Classic Blue 19-4052. It’s a true blue, a primary blue, the first blue you think of when you hear the word.

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Hygge, Lagom and Wabi Sabi

Luckily for us in the Napa Valley, any and all colors work. In fact, any and all parts of these philosophies can bring health and harmony to

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Art is Like a Multi-Vitamin

At the risk of sounding cliché, art can feed our spirit. To compound my risk by sounding hokey, too, I’m inviting you to do an exercise. Tha

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Choosing a Style and Sticking to it

Ask Napa resident, Holly Quate, what her favorite design style is and she’ll answer, “Art Deco or Mid-century Modern or maybe Craftsman.” As

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Reviving an Old-School Practice

Beautiful stationery, refined fountain pens, and handwritten notes. Today’s times are fast, hurried, digital, and in my opinion, in need of

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Is the Gray Trend Dead?

According to design industry gurus, the gray trend is dead and the brown trend is returning. However, they’ve been predicting such changes

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Behind the Scenes of Designer Showcases

Since I’ve participated in seven showcases, myself, I thought I’d give you an idea of what happens behind the scenes. If you’re not familiar

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Lunch With Architect and Legend - John Pflueger

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Lunch With Architect and Legend - John Pflueger

My lunch date with John Pflueger, Sonoma-based architect and head of the oldest architectural firm west of the Mississippi, included a memor

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My Oblivious Mentor - John Saladino

After 30 years, John Saladino still makes me swoon. This New York architect and designer doesn’t know me from a hole in the wall. Nonetheles

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Coastal Style

Have you ever wondered why you’re drawn to one style over another? Did your childhood home, a vacation or other travels influence your prefe

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Three D-I-Y Problems Solved

Today’s column comes to you by way of permission from three recent clients. Clients who, before undertaking do-it-yourself projects, requested a consultation with me to point them in the right direction. They have kindly allowed me to share their goals and challenges and my suggestions. Carole S. wanted to furnish her new and empty condo but was having difficulty defining her style. She showed me photos from magazines, Houzz and Pinterest. I could see why she was confused - s

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