When searching for my first home, I wanted something historic. I wanted a small home, something manageable with character. Ideally in a historic neighborhood. And just like that, I found my charming little row house on the North Side. My home is located in the historic area of Allegheny West, on the North Side of […]
design feature | arches
Another design feature that I have been absolutely loving the return of is arched forms. Whether it is a mirror, a door, a window, a doorway, you name it… I’m all for it. Arches add such a playful, whimsical architectural interest. I am longing to arch all the doorways of my victorian home. My tall […]
design feature | ceiling play
I love adding interest to a ceiling. It can create such a unique and dynamic experience! Small, large, or even grand projects – it doesn’t matter! The ceiling is such valuable real estate in any design! I have personally been thinking about exposing the ceilings in my own 1870s home. I blame Leanne Ford and […]
Historic Highlights | Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Mackintosh is one the greatest influences in my own work. In fact, years ago, the moment I learned of his work and studied him more, I had a bit of an “ah-ha” moment.