27Mar
16Mar
Wallpapers Are Moving In, And I’m Loving It!
Wallpaper -vs- Faux Finishes
15Feb
Swatch Botch? How To Choose Paint Colors
Dear Jill, I love the colorful rooms I see in magazines but when I try to imitate them I fall short. My house now looks embarrassing. Should I just go all beige? Help! - Leslie in Overland Park, KS BEFORE: From gold to a... AFTER: ...soft, jeweled turquoise. Hi Leslie, What?!...
07Jan
Ask Jill: Help! My House Is Dull…
Jill, I put my holiday decor away, and now my poor main floor looks dead. I bought new furnishings that looked great in the showroom, but have proven to be mistakes. I just want my home to be beautiful and romantic. It’s still so blah. Any...
04Jan
New York, (before) New York (after)!
There is nothing more fun that comparing a space before we touched it to after we completed a project. This apartment in NY was no exception! The client loves blue, but didn't want a soft blue. The room was to be "strong" and unique, but gorgeous,...
23Dec
Festive Red…Love For The Holidays!
There is nothing I love more than the rich, warm and festive color of red in a home. While hard to design and work with, done right, it really can make a room so fun and fabulous. I hope these rooms inspire you, too. Why...
22Dec
Gorgeous, Gorgeous, Blue…
In honor of the beauty of the holidays, I wanted to share the colors of blue (ok, I know the turquoise room is pushing it a bit, but I love that room so much, I am hoping you will let me sneak it in!) I wish...
17Dec
Dreamy Sofas I Really Love
These are a few of my favorite sofas. What else can I say? Look at them! They each have wonderful curves and lines that would be perfect in the right space. Their proportions are so handsome and their style is striking. I have seen all...
30Nov
A Last Fall-ra-ra-ra-ra to Autumn!
As much as I love the rich, warm and delicious colors of fall, I love the bold, striking and metallic colors of the winter season, too! So until we say, "Hello," to the festive colors of December, let's enjoy one last day in my favorite...
25Nov
A Gold Award For A Comfortable Forest
After winning the Gold for this room from Kansas City Home Design magazine's Design Excellence Awards, I received a lot of questions so I thought I would answer some of them here! I always try and bring the outdoors inside as it is important not only...
26Oct
More Highlights From International Furniture Market, Casegoods
Fantastic cabinet...details of birds below. So fun! Lovely craftsmen ship detail. Love the playfulness. Dynamite headboard! Wish this photo was better...amazing! Think of the color options...
25Oct
Even More Highlights From International Furniture Market, Textiles, Rugs, Upholstery
There are some fantastic pieces here from the High Point Furniture and Accessory Market in High Point, North Carolina. Can't wait to use them in a design! Lovely detail! These could be so great in other fabrics, too... Fun pillows... To die for drapery panels... Additional panels... Rugs... Contemporary rug... Chair detail... Such a...
03Aug
Naturally Unexpected
It is wonderful to share design tips with readers...the possibilities seem endless. KC Home and Garden magazine asked me for a few to accompany their shot of my living room (see their page below) along with other designer tips. It was so fun having the...
02Apr
Our Before and After Shots Not Included In KCHandG Mag for NARI Homes Tour With Our Featured Project
It was exactly what they wanted!
22Feb