After the success of last year’s first American Riviera Design Conference, ASID Los Angeles Chapter once again held the event in beautiful Santa Barbara, California this year. The weather was perfect. The format followed last year’s event with an improved scheduling and more presentations. It was great to spend time with friends I already knewContinue reading “American Riviera Design Conference 2018”
Category Archives: Work
[Ask Michelle] Renovation Project Mistakes
What’s the Most Common Mistake People Make with Renovation Projects? Definitely not budgeting enough time and/or money. It always takes longer and cost more. It’s best to start interviewing design professionals as soon as you are considering a project. Experienced design professionals and help you with determining the budget and time line. Even for a DIY project,Continue reading “[Ask Michelle] Renovation Project Mistakes”
[Survey] Help Designers Improve
I often wonder, as a designer, if I am offering what people want/need. I am certain there are many things I can improve or change but people are not telling me. I can easily find reasons why people should hire designers. But I can’t find why people prefer not to work with designers. What ifContinue reading “[Survey] Help Designers Improve”
[Project] Joy of Being Grandparents
After the arrival of their first grandchild and another one on the way, the clients felt it was time to renovate their home built in the 1950’s to become a gathering place for the growing family. The goal was to enlarge the dining room and open up the kitchen. After surveying the property and studiedContinue reading “[Project] Joy of Being Grandparents”
Moss Wall Art
We know adding plants to an interior space can add to visual interest and make the space livelier. In recent years, living walls have become popular. However, maintenance for live plants on vertical surfaces can be an inconvenience. I have found something that would add greenery and interest to walls and does not require light or water! Emerald Coast Plantscapes nowContinue reading “Moss Wall Art”
