You Can Write Your Own Design Story

How would you like to write your own interior design story? We’re all living a story – one that we created in our own head. The story is based on our experiences, histories, memories of our parents’ home, friends’ homes and on media influences. Look around at your environment (home…

The Latest Trends 2017 – Part One

It’s fun looking through magazines, newspapers and stores for the latest and greatest in decorating and design trends and exploring for ourselves what would make us happy to live with in our personal spaces. With that in mind, let’s peek into some of the choices being presented right now. 2017…

Redesign Can Lead To Personal Rediscovery

A client called to tell me they had adopted a teenager from Kazakhstan a year earlier, and while becoming Americanized, their new son’s room had become a mess. He began collecting stuffed animals, miniature cars and miscellaneous mementos. They wanted him to have these things around him, yet the clutter…

McKenzie Architectural Kitchens

McKenzie Architectural Kitchens  is a unique company owned by Donald McKenzie, architect, who personally creates all his kitchens from a different perspective. His custom cabinetry is designed with a combination of deep knowledge of construction, beauty and function. Stop by to see his large collection of styles! The company has…

Barbara Around Town!

Barbara is frequently out and about town promoting Barbara’s Picks and its members to businesses and consumers. Last week she attended a grand opening at Solstice Stone. See more photos on Facebook!  

Oakcraft Elegant Cabinetry

OakCraft  Elegant Cabinetry prides itself on using lumber from companies that are environmentally conscientious. Our suppliers are members of the Forest Stewardship Council, follow Sustainable Forestry Initiative guidelines, and practice reforestation. Aside from responsible wood usage, Oakcraft closely monitors Volatile Organic Compound and Hazardous Air Pollutant emissions for EPA compliance….