Selecting appliances before building your next home
It’s hard to believe after all these months we finally get to call the Show House our home! We’re ready to sit back, relax and enjoy it after all the hard work everyone put into making our dream home come to life. I do have to admit though, it’ll definitely be strange not to make […]
3 ways to create a signature scent for your home
Do you remember the smell of your grandmother’s chocolate chip cookies baking or the fragrance your spouse was wearing on your wedding day? How about the salty ocean air from the summers you spent at the beach? Smell is the sense most closely linked to memory. It helps us recall specific moments in time and […]
Stunning living rooms that embody sophistication
When you think about the entertaining center of your home, your kitchen is probably the first room that comes to mind…but it wasn’t always that way. The living room, previously known as the drawing or sitting room, used to be the most important space. It was where ladies received guests during the day and where […]
April Team Obsessions
April flew by thanks to the craziness of finishing the BLVD Show House. It’s hard to believe after all this time the house is done and we can finally move in next week … just in time for May! And let me say, we’re so ready to kick-off the summer in our new home.
Eye-catching headboards to elevate your bedroom
Pictorial evidence suggests that the Egyptian pharaohs were the first people to use headboards, which were originally designed to protect against drafts. But through the centuries the purpose and designs of headboards have evolved. Today headboards are used for mainly aesthetic reasons, but one thing has remained the same – a headboard can transform a bedroom.
Celebrating Texas Design Week 2018 in Houston
We’re officially at the halfway point of Texas Design Week here in Houston and wow, y’all — it’s ready been so wonderful! Texas Design Week happens twice a year – Houston in the spring and Dallas in the fall – and is jam-packed with incredible speakers, continuing education events, PaperCity design awards and more. This […]
The perfect outdoor chairs for summer lounging
Can you believe the summer is right around the corner?! We’re dreaming of days spent lounging by the pool, relaxing in the backyard soaking up the sun and reminiscing about some of the stunning outdoor designs we’ve created in the past. As my team and I have been planning for the BLVD Show House, we’ve […]
5 Gorgeous Ann Sacks Tile We Can’t Get Enough Of
As I was designing the Boulevard Show House (AKA my house), there were a few spaces where the tile makes a bold statement. Particularly in the butler’s pantry, powder bath, and the bar backsplash (more on this later on!). These now gorgeous rooms owe a big thank you to the experts at Ann Sacks Tile. Ann Sacks is one of […]
5 architectural details that bring life to a room
The design process starts by determining the big picture – the overall feel of the space, the theme of the room’s story. Then you start selecting the larger items like drapery, lighting fixtures, and furniture before finalizing the smaller pieces like decorative pillows and artwork. All those things together create the ambiance, but it’s the […]
March Obsessions: Color, Classic Shapes, and Clean Lines
Spring has officially arrived! The days are getting warmer and there are beautiful pops of color everywhere. And I can’t believe how close we are getting to the big reveal of the Boulevard Show House. I CANNOT wait to share it with you! The team has been busy putting the finishing touches on the designs […]