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12/21/2022

It’s that time of year when I change my air filters and especially after this summer which had some big fires and a lot of smoke, they need it!

I’m a huge fan of the brand purifiers, because of the technology they use in air filtration.

I always encourage clients to consider air filtration after construction, because of the dust and particles that are in the air for up to 6 months afterwards. Also this time of year blesses us with the building of immune systems, such as colds, filtration is great for that as well.

These are not cheap filters so I have waited for sales throughout the years to accumulate one for every room in my house. And they are having the biggest sale I have seen yet - 30% off their purifiers and filters right now!!!

I’m not sharing this because I will get anything in return, im sharing because I’ve done the research and IMO these are some of the best out there.

Breathe deeply friends.

12/13/2022

Winter solstice, Christmas, snow, Mother Mary, Rose of crucians, Saturnalia, Jesus, Santa, Kwanza. There are so many perspectives around this time of year. What does it all mean? Perhaps an opportunity to just feel something different, a pause in the regular schedule, gratitude for what this earth provides us. With cozy comforts and warm drinks, reaching for one another, marveling at the effort eachother puts forward to celebrate. Feeling closer with a stranger because we are both feeling jolly. That’s the stuff. Warmer, kinder, reverence, sharing, gratitude and oh so cozy.

Radiating the glow of it all from my heart to yours... merry everything, happy splendor and mystical magic to all and all a good night xx

12/01/2022

This bedroom brings back summer vibes which may be the equivalent of listening to Christmas music in August!

Sometimes I get to update my previous work. This bedroom was once designed for a teenager who has since flown the coop and created his own nest. Now guests have the luxury of staying here, and in the summer when the fountains are on and the pool is turquoise, it’s a slice of heaven to sip a coffee out on the balcony. 5 🌟

11/30/2022

I’m often faced with the adage of function vs form when working with clients. Things don’t have to be beautiful to be functional, but when something brings you joy and inspiration then, yes its totally worth the extra money to invest in beautiful, unique, and special spaces. It supports all of the artists and artisans that had a dream when they created the fixtures/ finishes/ artwork. It also brings others joy when it’s shared.

I’m always going to encourage functional spaces but it’s my pleasure, joy, livelihood to play with form!

11/22/2022

Last week I had the honor of hosting a delightful Friends-Giving, or as I like to call it Thanks Living!

I looked up each guest’s birthday in my ColorStrology book, where each person has a specific color on their birthday along with some insight into their nature. I color matched these with paint chips and used them as place cards with their names and traits derived from the book.

We started by reading our cards and sharing our colors. We did this while we drank a Brain Stabilizer shot from Medical Medium– this was to increase intuition and wisdom. Then we slipped into a meditation where we journeyed through the state of being that we wanted to call in during the months to come. Instead of manifesting things we called in the feelings that we wanted to uphold. We locked this affirmation in with our unique colors. And I hope that when each of us notices our colors in the world it will bring us back to the stillness that we shared that evening and the manifested feelings we summoned in.

We then shared a lovely vegan meal together and finished it off with some vegan gluten free pumpkin pie! The vegan menu included stuffed acorn squash, shepherd’s pie, beat and “feta” salad, Waldorf salad, and homemade gluten free dinner rolls which were delish. And wait until you get a look at the vegan charcuterie board that I put together!
Happy Thanks Living friends!

11/15/2022

In honor of the sense of intensity emphasized by the lunar eclipse earlier this month, I thought I’d drop these here..

Some might say we are in the crucible of change.

I invite you to take a step back from the day to day with me and look at our old programs, you know the obligatory reactions that fly out of our mouths or rattle around in our heads, and lets just let go of them.

Imagine them dissolving or burning in this malachite fireplace.

Lets make some room for better feelings.

Lets Focus on stillness.

Anytime the old programs sneak in, let’s just get back to this fireplace and regain our focus on stillness. And reach for a different state of being, perhaps peace and gratitude.

Even amidst the intensity there is always opportunity to create what we want. It starts with a .

11/12/2022

This is a parody of my life for the last 7 days, while my daughter has been really sick. Well let’s be honest, since she started kindergarten aka the pitri dish. I have had numerous days upon days stringing together which were reminiscent of another time in my life. I found myself pulling on those parts of myself that I had carved out from my party days, where I was able to somewhat function on little to no sleep. It’s been kind of like I’m in a dream only this go around there is no lingering hangover and my feet aren’t pounding from dancing in heels. Who can relate?

But seriously this apothecary closet has saved me so many times. I have spent countless hours researching herbs and homeopathic medicine and trying to avoid unnecessary ingredients that is commonly put into medicine. It’s really nice to stumble to the closet in a walking dreamstate and grab the bins that match her symptoms and build my tray that I will be carrying around from sofa to sofa to bed to steam shower.

Building an immune system is no joke. It’s not just what we do when they get sick / detox, which is a normal reaction and how they build a robust system, but I also have a huge array of herbs and minerals and vitamins in the kitchen that we each take daily, well let’s be honest, when I can remember. It’s exhausting doing all this alone, and running a business. I have to be nicer to myself when I forget.

is a great source for finding alternative medicines if you want to start building your closet

11/10/2022

Samples and swatches are where a project starts to take form. There are so many considerations when selecting finishes. The durability and the relationship between the patterns and colors. These layouts morph over time. I select, layout, reselect and layout, close my eyes and journey to the space and imagine what each item will look like. I also render the spaces to help visualize scale. And then I fine tune areas, searching for the best of both worlds, form and funtion!

11/08/2022

C is for choice! Only you can move the C from reactor to Creator.

Sometimes we forget that we have a choice in our perception of this thing called life. We can feel like we are being raked across hot coals or we can stand up and do some accounting and then dig deep and ask ourselves what we really want.

I have been feeling this energy so much lately in my own bubble. Remembering also that trying not to “fix” everything but just being in my creation and finding peace within it, paying attention to signs and making decisions from a calm and balanced place, all the while dreaming and reaching for precisely what I want.

11/04/2022

These clients are very active and while they work their bodies hard it was important to create a space that also maintenanced their bodies. so I chose to do chromotherapy in this shower, keeping the majority of the walls white and offering warm accents to reflect the color saturation accurately for the body. It is said that Red can boost blood circulation throughout the body. Couple that with some Ylang Ylang in the steam shower and this could be the beginning of a great date night. Just saying.

11/02/2022

Update on 'the house that handed out organic apples' 🍎 for Halloween... it was a success! Everyone was so gracious. I went through 6 bags of apples!! And I was told another house was handing out oranges 🍊. We even saw proof that the apples were being eaten, we spotted an apple core along our walk in the neighborhood!!

We hosted a pre trick or treat party and had so much fun walking through the neighborhood with friends, cocktails, wagons, and soo many belly laughs.

10/28/2022

A throw back to this amazing vegan kitchen which houses the following:

✔️ Juicing station
✔️ steam oven
✔️ slenite crystal sconces for the clarity and protection and beauty of course.
✔️ large refrigerator for fruits and veggies
✔️ Himalayan salt lamps for those negative ions
✔️ smoothie station
✔️ ample storage for vitamins, tinctures, and herbs
✔️ baking section
✔️ big sink for washing and soaking fruits and vegetables.
✔️ different seating options for eating and keeping chef company.
✔️ so much love and compassion.

10/27/2022

Clutter be gone! Design isn’t just about making your space look gorgeous, it’s about exposing the subconscious behavior and defining what you do and how you do it. Then we can decide what works best for you and let go of the rest. Bringing definition to the way you live and how you intentionally choose to live has an empowering energy. The end of your project is really the beginning of your conscious living when you are living in your new space you appreciate and use it from a place of gratitude and awareness.

10/21/2022

I have no idea how many trick or treaters I will entertain this year, because this is my first year in this house. But for the record I am sure I will be “that house”

Which house?

The house that handed out organic apples 🍎 to the cute Littles.

Why?

Because when I think about molecules and atoms and that what we eat truly becomes a part of us, it brings me comfort that the apple is nourishing the parts and pieces, it’s also a grand gesture of gratitude to our beautiful earth and the concept of oneness.

Besides who says we have to hand out processed sugar? Okay the kids have grown to expect it but we can evolve and tweek this culture a bit. We could do heartfelt handmade gifts or even seeds to plant in Spring, or miniature pumpkins. I know this would require more time and planning but if we are sending our children to our neighbors houses wouldnt it be cool if we were exchanging blessings and celebrating the changing of the seaons? Offering a little bit of soul into the transaction?
I cant help but reach for meaning and expansion, especially as a steward of new earth for my kiddo.

10/20/2022

I love this soup, during any season really, but fall is a perfect time to whip this up after work or on a cozy weekend. My daughter absolutely loves the mushrooms and even eats the spinach, so this is a win win in my house! Happy to share and hope you love it as much as we do.

GF Vegan Mushroom, Spinach and Chickpea Soup:

- 2 cans organic chickpeas, drained (if you are vegan then you know to keep that aquafaba ((chickpea juice)) on hand, it is liquid gold for baking, replacement to eggs)
- 1.5 boxes of Sh*take Mushrooms (soak in gluten free tamari sauce for 20mins)
- 3 large handfuls of organic baby spinach
- 4 organic lemons squeezed
- 2 tblspn chopped organic garlic
- 2 tblspn Vegetable Broth (I like the better than bullion broth)
- filtered water (about 4-8 cups) I always eyeball it

1. add water, garlic, bullion to pot, stir
2. add chickpeas and mushrooms and lemon juice
3. cook medium high for about 45 mins to 1 hour
4. add spinach and serve
5. I like topping with a vegan parmesan cheez

I also make a GF bread with oat butter, garlic powder and parmesan cheez spread and broil for a toasty side.

10/17/2022

About last night....

It's a rare occasion when I get a sitter (thanks grandma) and do something on my own. It's not that I don't enjoy it, it's just something that requires planning for myself, which I'll be honest, isn't always a priority. I'm happy to be with my daughter 💕 but last night I planned in advance, I showered, I dressed up, I even wore heels 👠 (it's been almost 10 years) I wore jewelry and did all of the things.

Then I went to celebrate an old friend who married a woman with a heart of gold. I had the most divine night, it was like the stars parted and everything stopped around us, in the name of love. I was able to share time with some of my oldest friends and met new people, all so earnest and authentic.

It was a gift.

As I drove home my buttons popped off, my feet were throbbing and my voice was hoarse and I had a smile plastered across my face that could light the night sky. 🌙

is so important, sharing my light with others is also important. Witnessing the light in others is equally important. The transactions of . Go Get Some.

10/13/2022

Powder baths should leave a lasting impression on your guests, also a fun space to frequent for yourself day in and day out. This tiny space has a big attitude.

10/11/2022

Found a completely organic farm in Washington. The apples were amazing, truly some of the best I’ve ever had. We arrived just after the huge crowd left, had the place to ourselves for an hour. Peonies, pumpkins, fruit, such a delightful afternoon.

This farm produces an amazing harvest and has around 30 thousand people come through on the weekends. What a gratifying way to make a living. If it isn’t enough yielding tons of beautiful organic crops, then to have thousands of people arrive at your doorstep to celebrate with you and enjoy the fruits of your labor. 🍑🍒 🧄🎃

10/05/2022

I’ve checked out a bit this week, driving north, across this beautiful beast, viewing property that I may be designing a beautiful home on. There is peace and here. Garden, porch, trees and wild turkeys. Kiddo playing the yard, vegetables buzzing with bees. Family surrounding; personalities I’ve grown up around but have missed for decades since.

It’s got me thinking what makes life move? Is it the places we seek, our desire for more? Or is it reaching that place and then just sitting back and observing the fruits of our labor. Is it where we are or how we show up wherever we are? This stillness here, It feels nice, like I could slip away for an hour or a decade.

10/04/2022

Oh how I love me some hexagon. Many people are drawn to it, and with good reason. It has much depth and meaning. It is said it is the building block of life, showing up in the structure of our DNA and in the molecular structure of water. Its the most efficient form in architecture, just ask a bee 🐝... It is the governing shape of the tree of life in sacred geometry, which illustrates the interconnectedness of life on earth...it also looks pretty groovy in a Carrara marble in this bathroom floor. Can I get a

09/29/2022

While aesthetics and color are important in my designs, I also like to focus on reducing toxicity in the home, like sleeping on an organic mattress.

Organic mattress means the materials used in construction are all certified organic. I have a latex bed which is derived from a latex tree, not built from chemicals in a lab, this is important due to the off gassing that we continuously breathe in throughout the lifetime of the mattress. The surrounding fabrics which touch our skin via fibers should also be organic, since cotton is one of the highest rated sprayed crops for pesticides – these chemicals are released into our blood stream through the skin, and can wreak havoc on our endocrine system, digestive systems, and reproductive systems to name a few. And considering We spend ½ of our lives in bed and our largest organ, the skin, is constantly absorbing its environment, this can disrupt our sleep and cause health issues over time. This organic concept crosses over into the pillows, duvets, and linens you use as well. Luckily there are a ton of options and transparency in many of these areas in today’s consumer climate.

Pink light can release hormones which stimulate relaxation. The blue light that radiates from our devices stimulates the brain into thinking it is daylight and that can mess with your circadian rhythm. So I like to keep the lights in the bedroom a soft hue of pink which helps wind down and eventually drift to sleep. Himalayan crystal lamps can serve as a dual purpose in both offering a pink hue for stimulating rest and cleansing the air through the releasing of negative ions, which in turn can help for a deeper relaxation.

I have gridded my entire house with crystals which carry energy and meaning for each specific room and task within each room. Some of the crystal pals I sleep next to include labradorite for its mysticism and protection and calms the overactive mind, Amethyst for protection, tranquility, and higher states of consciousness, tourmaline to protect from emf stress, celestite for its divine energies and infinite peace and connection to angelic realms.

09/27/2022

Watching this transformation in a few seconds is certainly satisfying, its got me thinking wouldn’t it be cool if we could capture our interpersonal transformation in a video? Giving us perspective on where we have been. It’s strange to think about how we are plugging along in life and stop to look at our reflection, focusing in on minor details, but when do we ever just pan back and say wow I’ve come so far! I’m happy I’m willing to work on myself because my outlook is so much more enriched than it was 2 weeks ago! Celebrating the internal hurdles should give us a similar sense of satisfaction.

Plus this kitchen is killing it, even though the story lines and snafus that arose during construction will eventually fade, what’s left is beautiful, just like you!

09/22/2022

Looking back to this foyer makeover, which included replacing hardwood floors, new paint, lighting, stairs runner, new handrail, furniture and art, its a lovely welcoming moment as you walk into this gorgeous home! 😍

09/12/2022

Last weekend my 5-year-old decided to throw me a LOVE party, she wanted to say thank you to me for being her mama. She asked grandma for help, and evidently knew exactly what she wanted it to look like. I was told she was chauffeured to 4 stores and went into each place with determination and found everything she wanted. After serving me wine, gluten-free vegan cupcakes, and even a gift, we sat at the table in reverence and then she leaned over to me and said, mom, feel free to throw me a love party any time you want, and it could be pink. She is such a thoughtful and loving human; I am so Blessed to BE her mama. Impromptu L💗 VE parties... just celebrating your love for someone, she is on to something.

01/22/2021

Master suite, full of texture, light, and lots of love.

12/05/2019

drumroll.... pantones color of the year for 2020 is.... classic blue

10/29/2019

who wants to go to Riverside for some thrifting?
https://blog.joybird.com/best-cities-for-thrifting-in-us/

At Joybird, we believe style is the unique expression of your personal taste. Discover how to find a balance between inspiration and economy by exploring your local thrift stores.

10/16/2019

According to Google searches this illustrates what the upcoming trend will be in each state..
https://www.livingspaces.com/inspiration/ideas-advice/styles/2020-most-popular-decor-trends-by-state

Here are the top-searched decor trends in the U.S., by state. See what the experts have to say about the results!

02/22/2019

Loving this!

https://www.dezeen.com/2019/01/22/vegan-hotel-room-worlds-first-bompas-parr-interiors-hilton-london-bankside/

Bompas & Parr has created the "world's first" vegan hotel room at the Hilton London Bankside, omitting the use of feathers, leather, and wool.

10/14/2018

Oktoberfest party designed for a wonderful client! And great music inspiring great energy for the festivities! Cody Remaklus and Postman thank you

09/14/2018

Come check us out tomorrow. Saturday 15th, at the wyld market downtown during the wine walk from 2-7.00 in the downtown city plaza!!

07/24/2018

Sneak Peak into what is happening behind the scenes at KDesign.. a VEGAN KITCHEN!! Here is a rendering and some finish selections. Stay tuned for the finished photos!

08/17/2017

06/22/2017

Residential remodel and furnish for a lovely couple's 2nd home completed.

01/12/2017

Annual holiday party, theme: Awaken Your Divine Inspiration... this was a fun one!

08/17/2016

Thank you everyone who voted! Here is the award!

06/07/2016

Please take a minute and vote for our hard work - we have already made it among the top finalists in the world, now it is up to the public to vote for their favorite!

The Jungle

06/02/2016

Backyard Bliss, ahhh summer...

05/13/2016

Lather up! Big statements in little spaces. Just finished these little bathrooms for a client!

03/04/2016

The Design of Happiness...
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