From chaotic to cohesive—this kitchen was long overdue for a transformation. The ‘before’ was a collection of mismatched builder-grade choices that just didn’t belong together. The ‘after’ has purpose, flow, and a whole new vibe. Before/afters below: [Read more…] about Kitchen Remodel, Before/After
Seventies Kitchen Remodel
The ’70s called… and asked for its ‘50 Shades of Brown’ galley kitchen back. Out with the outdated appliances and fake ventilation, in with upgrades which include pro-level ventilation, wine refrigerator, 6-burner + griddle gas range, double oven, side-by-side counter-depth refridgerator/freezer, lighting overhaul, new flooring and beautifully customized pantry and cabinetry. This much-needed update also brought a relocated dining area and an expanded, way more functional layout. Now this kitchen is ready for serious cheffing and entertaining. Details below: [Read more…] about Seventies Kitchen Remodel
Paris Deco Off
Every January, Deco Off takes center stage as the premier destination for textile and decor trends. Dubbed the “Salon of the Decorative Arts,” this trade-focused event turns the Left Bank’s Rue du Mail and Rue de Seine into a buzzing hub for luxury fabrics, wallpapers, and artisan craftsmanship. Top houses unveil their newest patterns and palettes, setting the tone for the year ahead. Unlike traditional fairs, Deco Off invites visitors into showrooms for an intimate, tactile experience—where rich velvets, intricate prints, and bold textures beg to be touched. For interior designers, it’s an unmissable deep dive into the future of decorative arts, events and parties happening non-stop simultaneously – all within the elegant backdrop of Paris’s design district. A few snapshots from this year’s event below… [Read more…] about Paris Deco Off
5 reasons I love my Zephyr Presrv™ Dual Zone Wine Cooler
5 reasons I love my Zephyr Presrv™ Dual Zone Wine Cooler:
I recently redid my kitchen and there is so much to love about it, but one of the things that stands out is the wine cooler. Consistently, guests are drawn to the beauty of this cooler- the blue lighting serves as a beacon, inviting them to enjoy a glass of wine. The previous wine cooler came with the house and was nothing more than a space holder because it was inoperable. This one more than makes up for it for many reasons: [Read more…] about 5 reasons I love my Zephyr Presrv™ Dual Zone Wine Cooler
The Gaggenau Michelin Tour
Gaggenau Design Week event at Villa Necchi in Milan
It began with a glorious event at Villa Necchi Campiglio, a stately 1930’s villa that you may recognize from House of Gucci, 2021. This Art Deco home, which was one of the first in Milan to have a swimming pool and tennis court, was built by the sister heiresses of the Necchi Campiglio sewing machine business, which was integral to the success of the Milan fashion industry. Designed with a smoking room, library, and grand salon for serious parties, to this day accommodates SERIOUS parties like Gaggenau’s Design Week Event. Gaggenau tented the tennis court and created a party space the sisters would’ve been proud of, with architecturally chic kitchen installations, Michelin chefs, and magnificent food prepared right before our eyes. [Read more…] about The Gaggenau Michelin Tour
