Last week, I wrote about what unique interior design terms I had learned the past two years.  The blog dealt with furniture, fabrics and accessories but I didn’t even begin to touch on terms that have to do with tile.  So I sat down with our associate designer, JR and asked him everything he knew about […]

The design industry is a fascinating world with a language all its own.  I began working for Charmean as her project manager two years ago and since then these are some of the terms that I have learned over the years and use often in my day to day business. Finial:  Doesn’t this sound like […]

When you furnish your home with nice pieces and especially if you invest in custom furniture, it is important to take care of it.  Use the following tried and true tips to keep your home in mint condition. Wood Floors To clean wood floors, use Bona® Hardwood Floor Cleaner.  Also, invest in a good dust […]

I spend a lot of time at De-Cor in Pasadena shopping for the perfect pieces for my design projects.  Deepali, the owner, and I have had a relationship for many years now.  It all started nearly 18 years ago when De-Cor used to be located on Mission Street in South Pasadena in their treasure chest […]

Many clients hesitate to add plants to their homes because they are worried about keeping them alive.  The great thing about the two plants in part two of my houseplant blog series is that the upkeep is minimal and the results beautiful. ZZ Plant (Zamioculcas Zamifolia) This plant is an easy one to care for and […]