A while back I did an interview with Chicago interior designer Jillian O’Neill. If you missed it you can view it here.
At the time she was working on a show house in Lake Forest, Illinois. She derived her inspiration from a gorgeous little dress and [...]
Sometimes you just need a little inspiration when designing a room but there’s not much out there apart from all the usual suspects, such as glossies and blogs. Not that there’s anything wrong with either of those. I (obviously) like the idea of both. But sometimes I just want to cut through all the chatter [...]
I happen to run across an article in Chicago Home Magazine featuring Chicago interior designer, Jillian O’Neill and was immediately smitten. Her design style is elegant and sophisticated but immensely approachable. I love how she mixes textures to create an environment that invites your eye to roam. So, naturally I was absolutely thrilled when [...]
I’m so excited about this post – I’ve got a new favorite interior designer and her name is Molly Luetkemeyer (pronounced loot-kah-my-er). If that’s too much of a mouthful for you, she also goes by the name of Molly Loot.
She is an absolutely amazing designer, twice voted by [...]
As we all know, colors can affect our moods. So wouldn’t it be great to include a color into your design scheme that actually increased your creativity and made you more productive? There is one hue that will definitely get the job done… well, at least get you in the right frame of mind. You’ll [...]
Alpine Inspired Interiors
“Rustic Chic” which is also sometimes called “Alpine or Chalet Chic”, may seem like an oxymoron but it’s exactly this juxtaposition of styles and elements that make it work. It generally refers to rooms that have been designed as if for a mountain lodge yet are contemporary and fresh. Living just an [...]
Your Foyer is the first thing people see when they walk into your home. With the proper inspiration and a little planning, it will represent your home’s style and be functional at the same time. To make it do just that, you need to use items that not only look good but double as storage. [...]
I’ve always been interested in interior design and for one reason or another, am just now getting around to getting my degree and I’m doing it online. Why? Because I can work at my own schedule when I have time. Being a mother, wife and also working, would make it nearly impossible to go [...]
