This is a question that comes up over and over again and it’s often met with crickets. Why is this question so hard to answer? Because it depends on the scope. And often, there is not enough scope given in the context of the question.  “Hiring an interior designer can cost anywhere from a few hundred dollars for a small consultation to tens of thousands for a large-scale project, with average projects costing around $5,000 to $15,000. Fees are typically based on an hourly rat

I recently saw a construction material comparison of homes built before and after WWII that Brent Hull had put together. It got me thinking about the materials we use to create our environments. Developments in industrial manufacturing during WWII led to significant changes in material use and building construction after the war. House paint was no exception either. Natural Minerals in Ground Rocks and Clay The 20th century saw the development of synthetic polymer paints such

A simple frame covered in Thibaut fabric for a custom look. This week I had the pleasure of visiting the 2025 Southern Living Idea House in Charlottesville, VA. Designed by famed interior designer Charlotte Moss, the house is chock full of high design details like custom rugs, drapes and upholstered goods, vintage and antique (like, real antique) pieces and original art. Included with the ticket is a very generous Style Guide which lists every source used in the home from fur

There are many benefits to online shopping, access to anything, anytime, anywhere. Many items that were previously available only to the...