Design Inspiration and Other Stories

I guess you could say I'm a colorful person. Just a tad on the expressive side. My emotions light up my face like a movie theatre marquee. So, when it comes to home decorating, is it any wonder I am drawn to walls painted in color? To get you in a colorful mood, here is a selection of Autumn appropriate decorating palettes matched up with four design tips for maximizing the impact of painted walls in any season.

Incorporating family photographs into your decor is tricky business. On the one hand, it can be heartwarming to fill your house with reminders of people you hold dear...on the other, too many personal photos can create visual clutter and feel fussy or out-of-date.

But don't let current design trends hold you back from enjoying cherished memories at home! To help you discover your own perfect balance of personalization and style, here are three tips for integrating family photos into your decor.

There has been a lot of hype in recent years about the "Maker Movement" and "Makers Fairs". A new wave of attention has been given to goods that are "Made by Hand" or "Handcrafted". Is this all just a hipster phenomenon or some clever marketing scheme?

Not even close.

Beyond inspiring intense personal gratification for the craftsman, handmade goods support the creative spirit in us all. Here's how...

Living in Southern California, it's hard to miss the influence of Mid Century Modern design. But if you're like me and don't have the budget - or desire - to go all-in on mid century home decor, it can be intimidating to approach such iconic furniture design.

To help you out, I've pulled together some of my favorite, versatile mid century style furnishings.

At Narrative, we are working hard to re-imagine the intersection between photography and furnishings. But it occurred to me that for many people, the concept of putting a photo on...

Do you ever feel like you are swimming around in circles? Happens to the best of us and when you're growing a new business, it seems to happen almost daily! When...

This weekend was one of those jam-packed extravaganzas that only happens in summer...filled with a play date, BBQ, pool party and outdoor concert. I won't lie, we had our share of tears and threats and bribery just to make it to each event (always running at least 30 minutes late!). On our frantic way out the door Sunday evening to concert in the park, my precocious five-year-old summed it all up with, "We are a dramamama family." And so, inspired by my daughter's dramamama, I found an interior design trend that shares our family's yin and yang...Black and White Upholstery.