There is a new, chic trend you may have seen around town and it’s time we talk about it. Palm trees in home decor, clothing and art have laid down their roots beyond Florida and the Golden Girls and let me say the seeds are spreading. When decorating in palm leaves, the look feels vibrant,Read more
There is a fresh, new trend spreading rapidly across the interior design scene found particularly in transitional-style kitchens and I am a fan. The amalgum of natural wood contrasted against gleaming white surfaces has become a fast growing approach to the kitchens of today. Spotted mostly in kitchen islands, wood is the new popular foundation forRead more
Winter is coming! And you know what that means (maybe)…Thoughts of sugar plumbs and redecorating dance in your stir-crazy head as you huddle inside against the cold, cruel world. Consider caramel leather. It presents a rich, masculine sophistication but with a slightly modern vibe. Want some inspiration to drool over? These suggestions would be great for introducing some caramelRead more
Plaid is the unexpected, old soul of patterns that you didn’t know you loved yet (or maybe you do). Originally referred to as “tartan” by its founding Scottish clansman fathers, “plaid” comes from the Gaelic word “plaide” meaning “blanket.” Outlander anybody? Rooted in rich, ancient history, plaid rejects the preppy patterns of the day such as chevronRead more
“It’s just…(just)… a little blush… (BLUSHHH)” this is what has been running through my head as I peruse these photos. Blush is so in right now and has shed its feminine stigma shackles as people are realizing this shade goes with everything. Neutrals…check, cool colors…check, even vibrant and earthy tones can mingle with blush (like emerald andRead more
Sometimes the kitchen counter can be a hard spot to style. Kitchens have a common tendency to mix many materials and finishes as is. Owners opt for a variety of wood colors from the counters to the island so choosing the right material for kitchen stools can seem tough. Enter acrylic, the perfect choice and adaptable to anyRead more
Trellis is the new preppy pattern of 2016 and draws its inspiration from the garden structure it is named after. Originally made famous by Elsie de Wolf, an American actress and one of those highfalutin society girls who brought the profession of interior design to light. This pattern has recently seen a resurgence through famousRead more
It seems to me that if you are lured by the wonders of nature, you should not promote the destruction of the very thing that inspires you. Let me be clear, taking the lives of already dwindling animal populations in the name of style is something I am vehemently against. If you wear/support the fur tradeRead more
The indoor/outdoor bar must be what dreams are made of. A new trend is sweeping the interior design/architecture industry and this is a good one. The indoor/outdoor bar makes our drinks more accessible = win = #lifegoals. So if you are rich or happen to have a huge window in your kitchen ready for conversion,Read more
From mariachi bands and poetry slams to breastfeeding and nail clipping, one can really never forget what they witness on the New York subway. I have seen every bodily fluid under the sun, from drunken vom to the guy peeing between train cars. There is a reason I have become terrified of germs, habitually coating myself inRead more
Jenn Hough
