A new year is often synonymous with a fresh start and new trends — whether that’s fashion, movies, food, or, yes, color. As a color consultant, I often have to evaluate which colors are “in” vs “out” and as the calendar switches to a new year, 2020 is no exception. The trends on color for …

Spending time in nature has been shown to reduce negative feelings like stress, anger and anxiety while simultaneously helping us feel happier and calmer. However, 90 percent of our lives are spent indoors! So how can we connect with nature when we don’t have the time to do so? The answer? Biophilic interior design.  While …

Beautiful snow-covered hills. A chill in the air that makes your cheeks rosy. Cuddling up with your new husband or wife after finally getting to say “I do.” Those are just a few benefits of a beautiful winter wedding! While winter weddings are statistically the least common (only 5 percent of weddings take place in …

2020. A year — in fact, a decade — that once sounded futuristic, is finally here! As a color consultant, I’ve seen the ebb and flow of color popularity throughout my career. And looking back even beyond then, it’s so interesting to see the color trends and patterns! Some colors that were once beloved and …

The holiday season is the best time of year to gather with friends and family to celebrate each other’s company. Many of us travel far and wide to do it, and a lot of us host family and friends within our own homes. While “there’s no place like home for the holidays,” for those of …

As a paint color expert, I am thinking about how I can adjust both outside and inside paint colors of walls, ceilings, trim molding, soft furnishings, art, accents and more in order to craft the perfect ambiance or feeling that my clients are seeking in their home or workspace. Choosing colors at this time of …

Going to college, getting married, and buying a house are all common milestones that people associate with “becoming an adult.” And those are all great. One milestone I personally consider a huge one is hosting Thanksgiving at your house! You not only have to cook dinner and deal with all of your relatives, but — …

Are you one of the over 75 percent of Americans who doesn’t get enough exercise every week? If so, don’t worry or feel bad: obviously you are not alone! Life is busy and getting to the gym can be a hassle. Creating a home gym could set you up to gain all of the benefits …

Feng shui is an ancient Chinese practice that governs the spatial location and design of objects and living spaces to optimize the flow of energy through a space. This practice is implemented by people all over the world in order to create homes that feel balanced and allow for energy to flow throughout the home. …

Studies show that people are exposed to anywhere between 4 and 10 thousand brand messages every day. And brand messages aside, the human brain is flooded with data in ways that we as a species are still struggling to keep up with. So how is your brand supposed to stand out amongst the crowd, in …