Houston’s Wallpaper Artists: Olivia + Poppy
Wallpaper is one of my favorite ways to make an unexpected statement. It instantly transforms a space with a dash of color or pattern. And whether you’re looking for something hand-painted, geometric or in a whimsical print, there’s a wallpaper design for you.
2019 Interior Design Trends: Style Spotting from High Point Market
Twice a year, I visit High Point Market in North Carolina to discover the latest and greatest of the interior design world. Visiting my favorite showrooms and gaining insight into where the industry is headed are very important (and fun!) parts of my job. New product introductions are a special joy. It’s almost overwhelming how inspiring […]
Home Renovation Interior Design: A Resource Guide
One of my biggest joys has been renovating the BLVD house and making it my own. As many of you know, this home was not in the best condition when Michael and I purchased it. Soggy walls, a wet basement, an addition that seemed to be held together by magical forces…all of these issues and […]
4 Easy Rules for Hosting Holiday Parties at Home
Fabulous design aside, nothing makes me happier than spending quality time with my family and friends. This is why the holidays fill me with so much joy. Schedules finally start to wind down and everyone becomes more focused on simpler pleasures, like sharing good food, great wine, and lots of laughs.
12 Interior Design Blogs to Love
There are so many places, people and things that inspire me. Thanks to Instagram and interior design blogs, finding inspiration has never been easier. And even though I’m always finding something new, there are a few interior designers I keep coming back to. It doesn’t matter whether I’m looking at their Instagram or reading a […]
December Obsessions- Our Laura U Team Gift Guide
Can you believe that it’s December? This wonderful year has passed by so quickly, but I’m so thankful that it’s the holiday season once more! Absolutely one of my favorite times of the year when our minds wander away from work a bit to reflect on family and friends. As the studio wraps a busy, […]
5 Design Rules Worth Breaking
In the fashion world, there are several widely accepted rules: “don’t wear white after Labor Day” and “don’t mix brown and black accessories” have been advised for years. But how unexpected and undeniably striking it is to see a fashionable woman with bright white culottes, black boots, and a handsome leather bag strolling down the […]
Our November Design Obsessions
Thanksgiving left us with so many things to be thankful for: time with family and friends, delicious food, and some much-needed naps. But now that we’re back in the swing of things, we’re finding inspiration everywhere we look. It’s time for our November design obsessions!
From Start to Finish: What it Really Takes to Renovate a Historic Home
A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of leading a panel discussion at Access Design, sponsored by Diane Cowan and the Houston Chronicle. Our topic: historic home renovation.
We Can’t Get Enough of This Wallpaper!
Over the years, wallpaper has received a reputation for being an archaic, out-of-style trend. But this couldn’t be further from the truth! At Laura U, wallpaper never went out of style. Custom-made, intricately detailed, or hand-painted wall coverings are the Classically Current solution for transforming a drab space, and are quite luxurious, especially when made from […]