The manipulation of light, through the use of paints, fabrics, and lighting, should always be one of the first considerations when designing a room or a home.

I don't have any medical cures for cabin fever, but I do have a handful of easy and affordable decorating ideas to brighten your mood.

March in the Napa Valley is a sure sign to us all that spring is on its way. I'm inspired by March to attack that sorely needed spring-cleaning process.

It may be true that there is "no place like home for the holidays," but luckily what makes it feel that way -- be it the smell of baking something sweet or a big, noisy crowd of friends -- is all up to you.

If you're not planning to travel for the season, and expect to do some entertaining, now is the time to prepare your home.

As Thanksgiving tends to focus on gathering around a table or large displays of food, I thought it might be the perfect moment to discuss a unique, inspired and personalized approach to decorating your table and home.

Standard ready-to-buy stone floors and simple white pedestals/viewing stations can easily translate into any interior environment, a.k.a. your home, particularly if you're on a budget but in need of good design and style.

While a streamlined palette can be absolutely beautiful, I believe the 'Age of Beige' flew out the window with our last economy. Lately, life at home is about color.

As attractive as granite may be, considering different countertop options beyond the predictable stone box can put savings in your pocket and give you a conversation piece.

Thanksgiving is the "heavy-hitter" holiday of the month, and always requires a little planning. Whether you are hosting the entire family, playing it loose with a group of friends, or you've decided to invite everyone over for a pre-Christmas bash, now is the time to prepare your home for entertaining.

Want to add some fab eco-friendly style to your home but have no time to page through thousands of eBay listings? Then just sneak a peek at my Weekly ...

Whenever I get talking to someone not in the design world, they always tell me some form of "I'm clueless when it comes to decorating." Almost always, I follow this up with an exasperated sigh and a smile. One part "here we go again" and one part "no, you're really not."

Decisions about buying art are complicated; people are emotional, sensitive and often uptight when it comes to figuring this stuff out, and let's face it, most galleries are not staffed with people who are eager to leap to your assistance.

Know a wall that needs a little lovin'? Dress it up with a statement art piece! Simple, stylish and scholarly, this DIY decoration will add fashionable flair to any home, whether you're a diehard fashion fanatic or a fairweather Project Runway follower.

The best part of spending a day at the Brimfield fair is not the score of a great deal or the excitement of an amazing find. It's seeing items that bring you back to a certain time in your life, a time that you are happy to revisit.

As the fall begins and we once again begin to spend a little more time indoors, this is the perfect time to start seeking out the perfect new looks for the fall. From Brimfield to the Maison show, we've been finding some great new pieces to follow the trends of the season for every budget.

What we've come to realize over these years is that there's an obvious common thread between the objects in our home and the projects we create at work. That being simply that we have an honest passion for them all.

Sure, a bottle of wine will do when you're heading to a potluck. But, what about the less casual events with fancy hostesses? If you're stumped, I have a hostess gift rescue plan for you.

We invest inanimate objects with power every day: wedding rings, dollar bills, etc... Art isn't just a reflection of status, it speaks to our self-expression and to what we value personally.