An important part of cozying up is having the perfect chair to do just that whether you intend to read, take a nap or seriously binge watch TV. The all important- that is MY chair—get out of MY chair- is essential equipment for any great room. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new...Read More

This quote is from 90 plus-year-old fashion and design icon Iris Apfel. It so relates to not only the uniform of black which I readily admit I am a strong follower but I always strive to give it my own twist, add my own touches of color. In the world of design, so many people...Read More

“Design Guru”—“Maven”—“Ask Patti, She Will Know”—Those are often the added titles to my name as an interior designer.  It is amazing how involved one becomes in a client’s life and how much they depend on you to have the answers. This week alone I jotted down the requests that I had from clients, which required...Read More

I have been asked this question a number of times over the years…why work with an interior designer?  To streamline this, I will attempt to answer this query with 8 valid reasons to justify the need for an interior designer. To my mind, this one starts the list: COST EFFECTIVE – We save time and...Read More

Scary thought, feeling confident with your own decisions, afraid that it is too expensive or that your project isn’t large enough…all good reasons but not really. I am far from intimidating, love confident clients who are comfortable with their decision making and you never know how a project is going to expand. Quite often, projects...Read More