Turning One…

Celebrating... My blog turns one today!

I started with a simple goal – create a website. That’s it.

But in writing the Design Tips section I had a hard time narrowing it down. Helen, my graphic designer, insisted I consider something else - a design blog. What - isn’t a website enough? Honestly before that day, I had no idea what a blog even was... She set it up, sent me links to ones she liked, and gave me a lesson on how to post 101.

I thought about it for a while, and did nothing… She kept reminding me about getting started. I was frozen.

If I start I have to keep it up, and I’m really busy. Will I have enough to say, and will anyone read it? For the first several months I posted twice a week on random days, then on New Years I made a resolution to step it up to three times a week. After all, the blogs I now like, I look at regularly, so twice just didn’t seem like enough.

Fast forward… In the last year I’ve learned a lot and found so many wonderful bloggers to be inspired by. Between the blogs, my favorite magazines, books, shops, and restaurants there is so much out there. Even walking down the street can generate new ideas. I wish I had more time to take it all in. And one of the best parts - I’ve heard from so many wonderful people.

I hope you enjoy the thoughts and ideas I put out there. Keep reading and comments please…

I love the process of design and the creativity it takes to make a room memorable. I also enjoy creating spaces people love being in. One of the best parts for me is going into a client’s home, especially when I’ve finished and not been there in a while, and feeling excited by what I see, like I’m seeing it for the first time. Absolutely no doubt - style matters…

It’s been a crazy year – sold a home, bought another, moved and in typical fashion ripped everything out and started all over again… Now if that doesn’t give me something to talk about, nothing will…