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Having clients who are conscious of the environment and who aren't afraid of color get a big thumbs up. 

Interestingly, both my client and myself learned of Bioshield Clay Paints within a day of each other. Since this line of clay paint provides optimum breathability and have no-vocs, and due to the vivid color palette, we decided to give them a try. Quite pleased with this color, Chalked Sea, that I choose for the locker room walls.

I chose natural linoleum for the remaining locker room floor; Asian Tiger, a happy, bright pattern. Recycled glass tile will accent the tile in the stalls and around the sink. 

Blue and orange are my favorite color combo - such fun to be able to use them in a commercial space!

I was hired to help choose colors and materials for a new yoga studio (Nourish) in Moscow, Idaho. The job expanded a bit so I ended up helping with the design of the new storefront and chose colors for the building's exterior, too. Here's a sneak peek:

Bumping the front windows out flush to the sidewalk, and relocating the front door, allowed for more square footage inside.

The yoga studio will have bamboo floors. Looking forward to seeing how the warm wood tones will change the space.

More photos to come!

I was in Idaho for a job recently, so I was able to check on the progress of the barn apartment in Pullman, Washington since I was so close.

Loving the kitchen! Mosiac tile backsplash is up, but not grouted. Cabinets still have protective film on them as do the stainless steel countertops. 

What a great space!

The owners of this beach house want to keep the original dark stained floors and wood trim, but need a lighter palette so the space doesn't feel so oppressive. I rearranged the living room a bit, trying to lighten it up in the dark room. Can't wait for new wall color!

Suggested colors for the house - the first two in the living room/dining room. The pale yellow for the kitchen, and the pale blue for the baths.

I also went through the house and mixed up the owner's existing decor pieces; changing the look of the space without purchasing anything new.

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Early in 2005, I had the good fortune to meet Donna Pizzi and Philip Clayton-Thompson of Blackstone Edge Studios when they came to scout a home I had designed.

The home was subsequently photographed and featured in Small Room Decorating, and a friendship was born.

For my birthday this year, they gifted me with the beautiful photos from that shoot. They can be seen here.

I spent the weekend in Pullman, Washington and got to check on the barn apartment progress.

The red Ikea kitchen cabinets are installed (the protective film is still on though) and look very dramatic against the colored walls. 

We've been tossing around backsplash ideas for months and finally decided on a glass and stone mosaic which will tie in with the porcelain tile flooring and make a nice contrast with the stainless counters.

This kitchen is going to be a showpiece!

Last week while working in Western Idaho, I was able to check in on the progress of the barn apartment in Pullman, Washington. The paint colors look incredible.

I'm Vice-President of the High Desert Design Council. One of our group's philanthropic endeavors this year has been providing Saving Grace with a re-designed great room. We decided the new space needed a beautiful tree for the holidays as well.

Santa Land decorations at The Old Mill District Shops in collaboration with Martha Murray Design.