Design Inspiration and Other Stories

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.

Lighting often takes a supporting role when it comes to home decorating, but in truth, well considered lighting can be the quiet star of the show. Sounds great, but what does that really mean? The goal is VARIETY! Each room should have a mix of light sources spread thorughout at different levels. To make this easy for you to try, I have laid out specific lighting design tips for each room in your house.

When my husband first picked out a devilish-looking mask on vacation in Mexico 12 years ago, I said "No way is that thing coming home with us!" Now here we are - 4 cities, 3 houses and 2 kids later - and our mask collection has become one of my my favorite decorating statements. To help you down the path of displaying your own collection, here are five tips I've gathered.

They call San Diego "America's Finest City." While I can't speak to every US destination, I have resided in the midwest and on both coasts...and I can say without a doubt that I adore life in sunny SD! San Diego is home to some amazingly creative enterprises, including exciting new makers in the design and home decor space. Here is a roundup of a few of my favs.

Inspired by the Summer Solstice, I thought I’d share a few seasonal decorating tips. Summer is a time of family, play, travel, sunshine and celebration. What could be better influences on décor?!

Holding little hands. Carrying heavy loads. Yelling from the sidelines. Brushing off the pain. Big shoes. Strong arms. Showing respect. Inspiring strength. Playtime. Bedtime. Making time.